Product Spotlight


AW Bell Machinery Releases Two New Machines


T


he month of May has seen two new machines from AW Bell Machinery headed for installation in the USA. The ACS40 and ACS850 models fill voids in the investment


casting cut-off department. “These new machines are another example of how AW Bell Machinery is evolving with the needs of our customers, explains Stephen Murtagh, General Manager for AW Bell Machinery.


“Every application has its


own challenges, but a modular design philosophy allows us to tackle them head on and offer unique solutions based on a long track record of proven methods.” The ACS40 cutting system provides maximum safety in a


fully enclosed, semi-automated system. Configured similarly to a traditional drop style cut off saw, the operator can confidently control the cutting wheel from a viewing position directly in front of the work piece. A sliding door opens to provide clear and unrestricted access to the working area, while hydraulic drive of the cutting head offers fast start and stopping of the cutting wheel.


An automatic cutting cycle


can also be enabled to monitor the cutting wheel pressure and compensate feed rate as pressure increases. This feature removes the variability of operators during the cutting cycle and avoids overloading of the cutting wheel. The clamping axis of the ACS40 can be configured for a variety of uses. A chuck type clamping system can be utilised


Below: AW Bell Machinery’s ACS40 (left) and the ACS850 (right).


for billet cutting, while a more traditional T-slot table can be fitted to easily accommodate individual part fixtures. The ACS850 machine builds on the enclosed design and


safety of the ACS40, but provides a new level of automation. With 3 servo axes as standard and a fourth by design, the ACS850 utilises a robot controller for precise and repeatable control. Programming of a fully automated cycle is done via the 10” touchscreen interface.


The program automatically


compensates for wheel wear, and as with the ACS40, hydraulic pressure is monitored and feed rate automatically reduced to prevent overloading of the cutting wheel.


The ACS850 is


designed specifically for smaller size investment cast trees that can be accurately located to enable fully automated cycles. For added flexibility, the joystick controls allow the machine to be operated equally well in manual mode, a key feature to aid in the development of parts prior to volume production quantities.


As with all AW Bell Machinery equipment, the


footprint of the machine is minimized to enable flexible layout and production flow through the aftercast area. For more information on the range of waterblast cleaning, cut-off and grinding equipment offered by A W Bell Machinery visit their website, www.bellmachinery.com.


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