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News
HMS Products Joins the AIDA Family
AIDA-America is pleased to welcome HMS Products Co., an industry leader in press automation, to the AIDA Family.
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AIDA Awarded 2024 Ten Greatest New Products for BEX Series
AIDA is pleased to receive the 67th annual award from the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun for its BEX Series metal separator forming presses. This series is designed to stamp bipolar plates that are increasingly being used in vehicle hydrogen fuel cells and electrolyzers. Learn more here:
AIDA's Ten Greatest New Products Award
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AIDA Awarded 2024-2025 Metalforming Technology Grand Prize
AIDA is pleased to receive this award from the Japan Forming Machinery Association for changing the manufacturing method of a motorized power steering joint. AIDA transformed the submitted part's process from conventional sintering and machining to cold-forming on an AIDA precision forming press. Benefits of this new method include improved part strength, increased productivity, reduced power consumption, and secondary process elimination. Learn more here:
AIDA Awarded Metalforming Technology Grand Prize
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Participants Gather at AIDA-America for Educational Seminars and Technology Demonstrations
AIDA-America welcomed representatives from 40 companies in the US, Canada, and Mexico for the 2024 Servo Symposium. This two-day by invitation only educational event was held on June 5 and 6. Metal stampers from a variety of industries gained information on topics ranging from Industry 4.0, servo press design, development, and applications, as well as cost justifications.
Participants also viewed multiple interactive servo press demonstrations. Presses on display included a DSF-C1-1500A, 150 ton gap frame servo press, DSF-N2-3000AB, 300 ton unitized frame servo press, and DSF-M2-6300, 630 ton servo press. Each press featured Allen-Bradley control systems specifically designed to meet the needs of North American manufacturers
A complete tour of AIDA-America's 180,000 square foot facility was a highlight for many attendees. AIDA-America remains the only stamping press manufacturer in North America with the capabilities to design, build, service, and support servo presses up to 3,500 tons. 
AIDA-America's Servo Symposium provides an opportunity for those in the manufacturing industry to learn about important technology trends, their impact on operational efficiency, and how to best partner with equipment suppliers to achieve organizational goals.
AIDA-America Launches Spanish Language Website
AIDA-America launched a complete Spanish language version of its company website. The site features nearly two-hundred pages of valuable product, company, and industry resources.
The Spanish language version of the site, now available across all mobile and desktop devices, can be viewed directly by visiting:
www.aida-global.com/es/
Brenden O'Brien and Mason Round Promoted to Regional Sales Manager
Please join us in congratulating Brenden O'Brien and Mason Round on their recent Regional Sales Manager (RSM) promotions!
Brenden O'Brien has been promoted to RSM within Ohio, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. Contact Brenden for all your metal stamping and complete forming systems needs in these states.
You may also continue to work with George Munschauer within OH, NC, SC, and VA. Brenden and George are your Co-RSMs in these states.
Mason Round has been promoted to RSM within Kentucky, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas. Contact Mason for all your metal stamping and complete forming system needs in these states.
Within NM, OK, and TX, you may also continue to work with Greg Bonczkowski. Greg and Mason are your Co-RSMs in these states.
Within KY and TN, you may also continue to work with Rand Mellinger. Rand and Mason are your Co-RSMs in these states.
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AIDA-America February 2024 Newsletter
AIDA's High-Speed EV Drive Motor Core Press Line Receives 66th Annual Ten Greatest Products Award from the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun
AIDA is pleased to receive this award for the first ever independently developed and manufactured press system for forming EV drive motor cores. Learn more here:
AIDA High-Speed EV Drive Motor Core Line Award
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Annual Report
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Engel Diversified Realizing ROI on 330 Ton Unitized Frame AIDA Servo Press
An October FFJournal Magazine article by Lynn Stanley details the ROI Engel Diversified Industries, Inc. is realizing on their recently installed 330 U.S. ton unitized frame direct drive AIDA servo press. Metal stamping is the heart of Jordan, MN based Engel Diversified, a family owned Tier 1 & 2 contract manufacturer. A few of their AIDA servo press successes include:
• minimizing springback with AIDA's multiple restrike motion profile, which is particularly helpful for high-strength steels
• utilizing the DSF-N2-3000 press's infinite programmability to dwell at the bottom of the stroke during forming, producing better quality parts & eliminating some progressive die tooling stations
•moving a 1-1/4 in. deep stainless cup from a hydraulic press to their new AIDA servo press, eliminating 1 draw & a trim operation
•achieving a 60% throughput increase by moving an automotive running board bracket from a mechanical press over to pendulum mode in their AIDA servo press
•extending tool life by slowing down the speed only during forming to minimize shock & vibration
Read the full article for further details about the benefits & ROI Engel Diversified is experiencing with its AIDA servo press:Engel Diversified FFJournal Article
Takeshi Nakazawa Transferred to AIDA Engineering (M) in Malaysia, Kland Aida Promoted to AIDA-America President & COO
Takeshi Nakazawa, who was named AIDA-America President & COO on April 1, 2019, is being transferred to AIDA Engineering (M) in Malaysia, where he will serve as President. Mr. Nakazawa began his career with AIDA in 1987 and has held numerous positions in multiple AIDA global locations throughout his career.
Kland Aida, who transferred to AIDA-America in 2017, has been promoted to President & COO. He grew up in Texas and Tokyo and graduated from St. Mary's University of San Antonio with an International Business degree. Kland began his career with AIDA in 2009 as a Quality Management and Cost Analysis Team Member at the AIDA Europe facility in Lecco, Italy. He has since held numerous positions in multiple AIDA facilities over the years, including Press Assembler of servo and mechanical presses at AIDA Europe in Brescia for 3.5 years; Sales Engineer, working with European stampers at AIDA Europe; International Sales at AIDA Engineering in Japan; and Director of International Sales at AIDA-America for 3 years, working closely with both domestic and international stampers in North America. In his new role, Kland will oversee and manage overall operations at AIDA-America.
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AIDA-America Hosted Manufacturing Day® Event
AIDA-America, metal stamping press manufacturer, hosted a Manufacturing Day® event at its Dayton, OH, USA facility on October 9th. AIDA-America associates had the opportunity to connect with 20 students from Centerville High School, share the company's capabilities with them, and guide them on a tour of AIDA's industry-leading 180,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility, as AIDA did its part to inspire the next generation of manufacturers. This nationwide event celebrates modern manufacturing, while also providing manufacturers with a forum to begin addressing skilled labor shortages and to ensure the ongoing prosperity of the manufacturing industry.
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AIDA-America Hosted Servo Symposium
AIDA-America, metal stamping press manufacturer, recently held the 2019 Servo Symposium at its Dayton, OH facility on September 11th and 12th. Attendees of this invitation-only event participated in educational seminars, toured AIDA-America's industry-leading press manufacturing facility, and experienced hands-on servo technology demonstrations, including three AIDA DSF Series servo presses. For the second year in a row, attendance was almost at capacity, with AIDA-America hosting a total of 125 guests from 55 companies throughout North America.
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AIDA Receives CWIEME Award
We are delighted to communicate that our AiCARE - AIDA Information Care System - was awarded at CWIEME Awards 2019 in the category: Evolution 4.0. We thank the judges and the organization of CWIEME for the recognition.
To learn more about this award, please visit:CWIEME Website
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AIDA 630 Ton Servo Press Installed at Omex Manufacturing ULC Increases Production and Provides Additional Benefits
AIDA-America, metal stamping press manufacturer in Dayton, OH, USA, congratulates Omex Manufacturing ULC on the installation of their first servo press, a 630 Ton model DSF-M2 transfer press. By moving the stamping of an automotive spindle from a mechanical press to their new AIDA DSF Series direct drive servo press, Omex improved their part quality, increased their production speed by over 20 percent, reduced their scrap rate by 1.5 percent, and increased their tool life by 15 percent. To achieve these improvements, Omex partnered with AIDA-America through servo application training and created the optimized motion profile now utilized to form this automotive spindle.
Events
See Multiple AIDA Press and Control Demos at FABTECH Mexico, Booth 3104
Visit AIDA-America, metal stamping press manufacturer in Dayton, OH, USA at FABTECH Mexico in Monterrey, MX, May 6th - 8th at Cintermex. Experience industry leading press technology demonstrations on two AIDA single point gap frame presses, mechanical and servo. See the features of both presses in person shown by knowledgeable AIDA associates, including local, Mexico-based personnel.
Watch the DSF-C1-A direct drive servo press blank parts via AIDA's optimized servo silent blanking stroke motion profile. This motion profile is only achievable on a servo press. Learn about AIDA's complete metalforming equipment lineup on the FABTECH Mexico show floor. Register Now to Attend FABTECH Mexico 2025!
See Multiple AIDA Press Demos at FABTECH Orlando 2024, Booth S28003
Visit AIDA-America, metal stamping press manufacturer in Dayton, OH, USA at FABTECH Expo Orlando at Orange County Convention Center from October 15th - 17th. Experience advanced, industry-leading servo press technology on two AIDA direct-drive servo presses. See the features and benefits of both, as demonstrated by knowledgeable AIDA associates. 
AIDA's DSF-N2-AB straightside servo press will be part of a full progressive die production line. Watch this 200-ton servo press stamp parts. AIDA will partner with A-G Tool & Die, Dallas Industries, and Pax Products, Inc. on this line.
See a DSF-C1-A gap frame servo press blank parts via AIDA's optimized silent blanking stroke motion profile, which can only be achieved on a servo press.
Learn about AIDA's complete metalforming equipment lineup on the FABTECH show floor and find out how AIDA can partner with you. Register Now to Attend FABTECH Orlando 2024!
See Multiple AIDA Press Demos at FABTECH Mexico, Booth 504
Visit AIDA-America, metal stamping press manufacturer in Dayton, OH, USA at FABTECH Mexico 2024 at Cintermex in Monterrey, MX from May 7th - 9th. Experience industry leading technology demonstrations on two AIDA single point gap frame presses: one mechanical and one servo. See the features and benefits of both presses, as demonstrated by knowledgeable AIDA associates, including local, Mexico-based personnel. 
Watch the DSF-C1-A direct drive servo press blank parts via AIDA's optimized servo silent blanking stroke motion profile. This motion profile is only achievable on a servo press. Learn about all the advantages AIDA's top quality presses can bring to any pressroom on the FABTECH Mexico show floor. Register Now to Attend FABTECH Mexico 2024!
FABTECH 2023 Booth Preview - Metalforming Magazine "Four Before the Floor"
AIDA-America director of marketing, Matt Shetler, explains how the firm addresses customer challenges with its servo presses and Allen-Bradley control platforms.
Launching at FABTECH 2023: the NSX high-volume mechanical production press capable of speeds of 120-300 strokes/min., and a new, exclusive AIDA/Allen-Bradley control that will be displayed on a 300-ton straightside servo press as part of a full production line in partnership with Dallas Industries, PAX Products, Pacesetter Systems, and Tower Metalworking Fluids.
AIDA-America to Debut New Press Models and Control Systems at FABTECH 2023
AIDA-America, metal stamping press manufacturer, Dayton, OH, USA, will demonstrate advanced, industry-leading press technology with multiple presses and control systems in booth D40902 at FABTECH Chicago from September 11 - 14, 2023, McCormick Place. 
AIDA-America will debut its NSX mechanical stamping press at the show. This newly designed two-point, 110-metric ton, unitized frame press is capable of speeds ranging from 120 to 300 strokes per minute. The automotive, appliance, hardware, consumer goods industries, and all industries who depend upon consistent high-volume production, will benefit from the applications of this press system. Accuracy is ensured by a zero clearance, lubrication free, eight-point roller slide guide system and by dual counter-rotating eccentric shafts. Press and die integrity are protected by AIDA's metal seal type Hydraulic Overload Protection (HOLP), the fastest acting HOLP in the industry at 10 milliseconds to zero pressure.
Locally engineered at AIDA-America in Dayton, OH, the NSX includes many standard features, such as a low deflection, rigid unitized steel frame; a cast iron slide with detachable face; 65mm stroke length; 50 inch L-R bed size; floor mounted design for quick, pit-free installation; and standard Allen-Bradley control with Link and Wintriss controls optional. The NSX is designed to meet the demands of high-volume stamping operations. See it in action, running at its top speed of 300 spm in AIDA-America's booth.
Additionally, AIDA-America will partner with Dallas Industries, Pax Products, Inc, Pacesetter Systems, and Tower Metalworking Fluids to demonstrate its new DSF-N2-3000AB, 300-ton straightside servo press as part of a full progressive die production line blanking near-fine parts. The demonstration shows how servo near-fine blanking can produce a 90%+ burnished surface with a straight edge, exceeding the typical 70%-80% burnished edge requirement of many applications. This two-point, direct-drive DSF-N2-AB servo press includes the exclusive AIDA / Allen-Bradley servo control system, locally developed, manufactured, and supported by a team of AIDA Controls Engineers based in Dayton, OH. Control system standard features include Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) safe technology; a user friendly, ergonomically designed, swing-arm mounted, 12 inch color touch screen HMI with optical run buttons for ease of use; and a hand-held step-feed (CNC handwheel) slide motion control for reduced set-up time. DSF-N2-AB Series servo presses combine the rigidity of a unitized frame with the flexibility of freely programmable servo motion.
Like all AIDA servo presses, the DSF-N2-3000AB press includes an AIDA designed and built, low speed, high torque servo motor specifically manufactured for stamping press applications. Additional standard DSF-N2-AB features include NEMA 13 rated floor-standing cabinets with flexible placement options; a pneumatic safety brake integrated with the GuardLogix safety controller for an additional, redundant layer of safety; a full-length, 6-point slide guide system, easily set to maintain slide to bolster parallelism; and a recirculating oil lubrication system that provides clean oil in metered amounts to all bearing points. DSF-N2-AB Series presses are offered in 200- and 300-ton models.
AIDA's DSF-C1-1500A direct-drive gap frame servo press will be blanking parts, as well as demonstrating AIDA servo press programmability and flexibility. Guests in AIDA's booth will see the optimized servo silent blanking stroke motion, which can only be achieved on a servo press. This 150-ton DSF-C1-A press showcases the exclusive AIDA / Allen-Bradley control, with many of the same features as the DSF-N2-AB Series control system noted above. Additional DSF-C1-A Series press features are a next generation servo motor with 5-10% higher speeds than AIDA's previous generation gap frame servo presses; a capacitor-based Energy Conservation and Optimization (ECO) system that reduces peak energy draw; and a state-of-the-art Electronic Overload Protection (EOLP) system that monitors applied torque throughout the stroke to prevent overloading. DSF-C1-A Series presses are offered in a range of tonnages from 80 to 250.
The exclusive AIDA / Allen-Bradley based servo press control for servo presses from 315 - 3,500 tons will also be on display. This fully operational and interactive 19 in. PC touch screen Allen-Bradley control will demonstrate several servo press stroke motion profiles in real-time on a virtual press.
Please visit booth D40902 to speak with AIDA-America's knowledgeable associates about AIDA's full metalforming equipment line-up. Learn how AIDA can partner with you, discuss production optimization examples, see stamped part samples, and hear how AIDA presses can help maximize stamper's productivity and profit in the press room.
AIDA-America Demonstrating Industry Leading Stamping Press Technology at FABTECH® Mexico 2023, Including AIDA's DSF-C1-A Series Gap Frame Servo Press with its Exclusive Allen-Bradley Control, Booth 3909
AIDA-America, metal stamping press manufacturer in Dayton, OH, USA, will demonstrate industry leading press technology in booth 3909 at FABTECH® Mexico 2023.
Two AIDA presses, along with AIDA's exclusive Allen-Bradley based control for larger servo presses, will be demonstrated at this year's FABTECH® Mexico event, taking place from May 16th through 18th at Centro Citibanamex in Mexico City, MX. 
The first, an AIDA single point, mechanical gap frame press is part of AIDA's high quality, industry leading gap frame press line, with models ranging from 35 to 250 tons. The fastest acting hydraulic overload protection (HOLP) in the industry at 10 ms, a highly rigid frame with low angular deflection, and the tightest clearances available in a gap frame press, which minimize reverse tonnage, are just a few standard features of these NC1 Series presses.
The second is AIDA's A Series single point, direct-drive gap frame servo press, showcasing AIDA's exclusive Allen-Bradley control. Standard DSF-C1-A Allen-Bradley control features include a swing-arm mounted 12 in. color touch screen HMI, an Allen-Bradley servo motion controller on ControlLogix® platform, 150 job recipe storage, an integrated tonnage monitor (peak only), a step-feed (CNC handwheel) slide motion control for ease of die set-up, 8 PLS cams, 8 channel die protection with PNP/NPN signals, display of actual and virtual crank angles, and ergonomically designed optical run buttons to provide the highest level of safety while helping to reduce operator fatigue. Additional AIDA DSF-C1-A series highlights are a next generation servo motor with 5-10% higher speeds than AIDA's previous generation gap frame servo presses, a capacitor-based Energy Conservation and Optimization (ECO) system that reduces peak energy draw, and a state-of-the-art Electronic Over Load Protection (EOLP) system that monitors applied torque through the complete stroke to prevent overloading. This press will be blanking parts with AIDA's optimized servo silent blanking stroke motion profile, which can only be achieved on a servo press. AIDA's new DSF-C1-A Series product line is offered in a range of tonnages from 80 to 250 tons.
Additionally, AIDA will be exhibiting its exclusive Allen-Bradley based servo press control, the latest in servo press control technology, for servo presses from 315 - 3,500 tons. This fully operational and interactive 19 in. PC touch screen Allen-Bradley control will demonstrate several servo press stroke motion profiles in real-time on a virtual press. Control features include direct access to a pdf of the press manual and display of actual and virtual crank angles.
Knowledgeable AIDA associates, including local, Mexico-based personnel, will be available to demonstrate both presses and the Allen-Bradley servo press control, share their features and benefits, explain the advantages AIDA's top quality presses can bring to any pressroom, and discuss AIDA's full metalforming equipment line-up.
AIDA-America Stamping Progressive Die Parts and Demonstrating Silent Blanking Motion Profile via Multiple Direct-Drive Servo Presses and Control Systems at FABTECH® Atlanta 2022, Booth B6007
AIDA-America, metal stamping press manufacturer, Dayton, OH, USA, will demonstrate advanced industry-leading press technology with multiple presses and control systems in booth B6007 at FABTECH® Atlanta 2022.
Two DSF Series direct-drive servo presses will be powered-up and stamping parts at this year's FABTECH® show, taking place from November 8th through 10th at Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA. 
AIDA-America will partner with A-G Tool & Die, Dallas Industries, Pax Products, Inc., and Tower Metalworking Fluids to demonstrate a 200-ton straightside servo press, as part of a full progressive die production line stamping parts. This two-point, direct-drive straightside servo press, model DSF-N2, combines the rigidity of a unitized frame with the flexibility of freely programmable servo motion. Step-by-step, easily programmable slide motion profiles via an intuitive HMI allow quick modifications to optimize productivity and improve part quality. Like all AIDA servo presses, this model features an AIDA designed and built, low speed, high torque servo motor specifically manufactured for stamping press applications. Other standard features include a 6-point slide guide system with easy gib adjustment to maintain parallelism and resist off-center loading; a recirculating oil lubrication system that provides clean oil in metered amounts to all bearing points; the industry's fastest Hydraulic Overload Protection System (HOLP) with a 10 millisecond overload response time to achieve zero pressure; and an Energy Conservation and Optimization (ECO) system that efficiently stores energy in a long-life capacitor system to optimize energy consumption. The DSF-N2 Series product line is offered in a range of tonnages from 110 to 300.
The second press on display, a DSF-C1-1500A, 150-ton, direct-drive gap frame servo press, will be blanking parts with AIDA's optimized servo silent blanking stroke motion profile, which can only be achieved on a servo press. AIDA-America's A-Series single point, direct-drive gap frame servo press showcases AIDA's exclusive Allen-Bradley control, featuring an ergonomically designed 12 in. swing-arm mounted color touch screen HMI with optical run buttons to provide the highest level of safety while helping to reduce operator fatigue. Other control highlights are an Allen-Bradley servo motion controller on ControlLogix® platform, 150 job recipe storage, integrated tonnage monitor (peak only), step-feed (CNC handwheel) slide motion control for ease of die set-up, 8 PLS cams, 8 channel die protection with PNP/NPN signals, and display of actual and virtual crank angles. Additional DSF-C1-A Series features are a next generation servo motor with 5-10% higher speeds than AIDA's previous generation gap frame servo presses, a capacitor-based Energy Conservation and Optimization (ECO) system that reduces peak energy draw, and a state-of-the-art Electronic Over Load Protection (EOLP) system that monitors applied torque throughout the stroke to prevent overloading. The DSF-C1-A Series product line is offered in a range of tonnages from 80 to 250.
AIDA-America will also exhibit its exclusive Allen-Bradley based servo press control, the latest in servo press control technology, for servo presses from 315 - 3,500 tons. This fully operational and interactive 19 in. PC touch screen Allen-Bradley control will demonstrate several servo press stroke motion profiles in real-time on a virtual press. Control features include direct access to a pdf of the press manual and display of actual and virtual crank angles.
Knowledgeable AIDA-America associates will be available to discuss AIDA's full metalforming equipment line-up, including examples of production optimization driven by AIDA DSF Series servo presses used in the stamping industry. They will share how AIDA presses can help maximize stampers' productivity and profit in the press room. Please visit booth B6007 to experience first-hand why AIDA continues to be the stamping press technology industry leader.
AIDA-America Demonstrating Industry Leading Stamping Press Technology at FABTECH® Mexico 2022, Including AIDA's DSF-C1-A Series Gap Frame Servo Press with its Exclusive Allen-Bradley Control, Booth 504
AIDA-America, Dayton, OH, USA, will demonstrate industry leading press technology in booth 504 at FABTECH® Mexico 2022.
Two AIDA presses along with AIDA's exclusive Allen-Bradley based control for larger servo presses, will be demonstrated at this year's FABTECH® Mexico event, taking place from May 3rd through 5th at Cintermex in Monterrey, MX.
The first, an AIDA single point, mechanical gap frame press is part of AIDA's high quality, industry leading gap frame press line, with models ranging from 35 to 250 tons. The fastest acting hydraulic overload protection (HOLP) in the industry at 10 ms, a highly rigid frame with low angular deflection, and the tightest clearances available in a gap frame press, which minimize reverse tonnage, are just a few standard features of these NC1 Series presses.
The second is AIDA's A Series single point, direct-drive gap frame servo press, showcasing AIDA's exclusive Allen-Bradley control. Standard DSF-C1-A Allen-Bradley control features include a swing-arm mounted 12 in. color touch screen HMI, an Allen-Bradley servo motion controller on ControlLogix® platform, 150 job recipe storage, an integrated tonnage monitor (peak only), a step-feed (CNC handwheel) slide motion control for ease of die set-up, 8 PLS cams, 8 channel die protection with PNP/NPN signals, display of actual and virtual crank angles, and ergonomically designed optical run buttons to provide the highest level of safety while helping to reduce operator fatigue. Additional AIDA DSF-C1-A series highlights are a next generation servo motor with 5-10% higher speeds than AIDA's previous generation gap frame servo presses, a capacitor-based Energy Conservation and Optimization (ECO) system that reduces peak energy draw, and a state-of-the-art Electronic Over Load Protection (EOLP) system that monitors applied torque through the complete stroke to prevent overloading. This press will be blanking parts with AIDA's optimized servo silent blanking stroke motion profile, which can only be achieved on a servo press. AIDA's new DSF-C1-A Series product line is offered in a range of tonnages from 80 to 250 tons. 
Additionally, AIDA will be exhibiting its exclusive Allen-Bradley based servo press control, the latest in servo press control technology, for servo presses from 315 - 3,500 tons. This fully operational and interactive 19 in. PC touch screen Allen-Bradley control will demonstrate several servo press stroke motion profiles in real-time on a virtual press. Control features include direct access to a pdf of the press manual and display of actual and virtual crank angles.
Knowledgeable AIDA associates, including local, Mexico-based personnel, will be available to demonstrate both presses and the Allen-Bradley servo press control, share their features and benefits, explain the advantages AIDA's top quality presses can bring to any pressroom, and discuss AIDA's full metalforming equipment line-up.