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Greetings,
Welcome to the inaugural AMS Controls Newsletter!
This October 2003 edition is our first monthly
newsletter. We hope it is a valuable source of
information as an AMS user.
We value your feedback. If there something you'd like
to see in a future newsletter, send us an email at
feedback@amscontrols.com.
| New Product News |
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AMS is pleased to announce the introduction of the
QC100L Auto-Calibration & Length Measurement
System. This patent
pending system provides the ultimate in machine
performance and repeatability. The system provides
automatic length verification for each part produced on
a Roll Former, Tube Mill, or Cut to Length machine and
can automatically correct for part length variations
from nominal. In addition, each part measurement is
passed back through the XL200 Series Controller to a
PC where statistical analysis can be performed in the
Eclipse Production Management Software or third-party
SPC packages. Basic SPC reports such as Process
Capability, CPK, CR, and X-bar & R charts can be
generated automatically and displayed at the XL200
Series Controller.
Learn more about this great new product... »
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| AFFT/SME 2003 Technical Paper Award |
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Rick Allman and Rick Wilhelm have won the AFFT/SME
2003
Technical Paper Award for their paper "Improving Roll
Forming Operations Through Effective Shop Floor
Control."
Abstract: Metal fabrication manufacturers need to
consider the latest computer technology as a means of
improving both the quality of products and efficiency of
operations. An easy way to improve the quality of
goods produced is to minimize the number of data entry
points. This use of computer technology will reduce
human errors, and can verify the material used against
the material specified as well as provide a link between
the production line and an ERP system. Computer
technology can increase the running time of a
production line that will increase the footage produced
and automate record keeping currently tracked
manually.
Read the award winning paper... »
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| Support Topic: Understanding Kerf |
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AMS defines Kerf as the amount of material that is
removed during the shear process. Often called
the "slug", this small amount of scrap material has to
be accounted for by the microprocessor (controller) on
each part, or part lengths will be wrong. Even though
part lengths may be wrong, they'll be consistently
wrong.
In order to simplify part programming for operators,
AMS includes a Kerf parameter in all AMS controller
models. Once the Kerf amount is known, the number is
entered into the controller and the operator only has to
program finished part lengths without having to
calculate for the loss of material. Each time a different
die is put into the press, a different Kerf number should
be entered, unless the dies use the exact same Kerf
numbers down to the thousandth of an inch.
Finding Kerf
Kerf is often measured from the slug, the blade
thickness, or the slot the slug is pushed through.
These methods are incorrect. (continued...)
Read more about kerf... »
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| Win an RC Truck! |
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To celebrate the launch of our new product line
designed especially for tube mills, AMS is giving away a
$300 RC truck! Details of our new tube mill control
systems will be announced in November at the Fabtech
show (November 16-19). Visit AMS at Fabtech in
booths 17128 and
18001 to learn more.
Click here to register....
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