Gap Frame Servo Press DSF-C1-A Single Point, From 80 - 250 Tons

DSF-C1-2000A Next Generation Servo Presses DSF-C1-2000A Next Generation Servo Presses

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Introducing the Next Generation of AIDA Servo Presses AIDA DSF-C1-2000A
  • Same Mechanical Drive Train of the tried and true NC1 Mechanical Gap Frame
  • Exclusive AIDA / Allen-Bradley Servo Press Controls
  • ECO Power Management System
  • AIDA DSF Direct Drive Servo Motor

The AIDA DSF-C1 Direct Drive Gap Frame Servo Press marries the successful mechanical design of the NC1 Series Mechanical Gap Frame with AIDA's DSF Direct Drive Servo. This combines the flexibility of open die space area with the flexibility of the freely programmable servo motion.

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Press Features

AIDA DSF-C1-A Structure

AIDA DSF-C1-A Servo Press Cutaway Graphic
  1. Next Generation AIDA Direct Drive Servo Motor AIDA Servo Motor for Stamping Presses
  2. Swing Arm Mounted Allen-Bradley Based HMI AIDA and Allen-Bradley HMI for Small Presses
  3. Hard Guarding and Light Curtains Standard hard guarding and light curtains for gap frame servo presses
  4. 8 Input Die Protection (DSI Box Optional)
  5. E.C.O. Servo Press Energy Management System AIDA Energy Conservation and Optimization Power Management System Logo
  6. Allen-Bradley PowerFlex Drives
  7. AIDA Electronic Overload Protection System
  8. AIDA / Allen-Bradley Servo Control System
  9. Integrated Tonnage Monitor
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6-Point Slide Guide System

6-Point Slide Guide System Simple, Yet Effective Slide Guide System for Stamping Presses

Extra-long gibs with extensions on the slide minimize "tipping" of the slide within the guides and provide superior off-center guiding vs. industry standard
 

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AIDA Servo Motors

AIDA servo motors The Most Powerful Servo Motors Available for Stamping Presses

Direct drive servo motors, driving the industry's leading servo presses. Low speed, high torque, specifically manufactured for stamping press applications using standard press drive train design.
 

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Ball and Socket Connections

Ball and socket connections Improved Design When Compared to Wrist Pin Connections

Eliminate one of the largest maintenance costs of a stamping press: the wrist pin slide connections. Designed to withstand the rigors of heavy stamping.
 

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Electronic Overload Protection (EOLP)

cutaway graphic of AIDA DSF-C1A servo press Early Dectection and Quick Response Time Help Minimize and Prevent Damage

State-of-the-art Electronic Overload Protection System (EOLP) actively monitors applied torque through the stroke and hydraulic pressure to prevent an over tonnage condition.
 

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Hard Guarding & Light Curtains

photo of safety guarding and light curtains on an AIDA gap frame press Protect Operators & Provide Safety

Used to protect operators from getting too close to a press while its moving. Standard configuration mounted to side mesh guarding.
 

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High Precision Drivetrain System

Close up photo of gears Utilizes Hardened and Ground Pinion and Main Gears

Provides industry minimal backlash resulting in improved press accuracy. Integrated hardened pinion minimizes required gear diameters and related drivetrain inertia.
 

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Recirculating Oil Lubrication System

photo of a recirculating oil system on an AIDA stamping press Providing Clean Oil in Metered Amounts to all Bearing Points

Oil from all lube points is captured, filtered, and recirculated. Bearing points are monitored to ensure that they receive the correct amount of oil.
 

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Rigid Gap Press Frame

Rigid Gap Press Frame Low Deflection Produces Better Press Performance

Lowest angual deflection in the industry (0.0004" per inch of throat depth). FEA modeled design. Welded high grade steel plate construction.
 

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Servo Press Control Features

AIDA / Allen-Bradley Servo Press Control

AIDA and Allen-Bradley HMI for Small Presses 12" HMI

For presses 80 - 300 tons. User friendly design, large touch screen enhances ease of operation. Locally designed and manufactuered to meet North American customer needs.

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CNC Handwheel Control

CNC Handwheel Control for Small Servo Presses Handheld Type

Precise control of your servo press at your fingertips. The answer to die set-up and try-out operations. Step Feed Mode, controlled by the handwheel, allows press operators to cycle the press at below 1 spm.

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E.C.O. System

AIDA Energy Conservation and Optimization Power Management System Logo Energy Conservation & Optimization

The most efficient servo press energy management system available. The AIDA system stores energy in long life capacitor system (rated over 20 years) to optimize energy consumption.

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Programmable Slide Motions

Programmable Slide Motions for Servo Presses Complete Control of Position, Velocity, Dwell & Beyond

Optimized servo press slide motion profiles maximize metal stamping productivity and improve part quality.
 

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Press Specifications

DSF-C1-A Servo Press Specifications

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150 Ton200 Ton
250 TonSpecifications PDF
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DSF-C1-800A, 80 Ton Gap Frame Servo Press Specifications

DSF-C1-800A MODELS
Press Technical Data Unit DSF-C1-800A
Tonnage Capacity kN 800
U.S. ton 88
Tonnage Rating Point mm 5
in. 0.2
Working Energy J 4000
in-U.S. Ton 18
Full Stroke Length mm 160
in. 6.3
SPM @ Full Stroke (no load) spm 1 - 80
Stroke Length, Fully Adjustable (See AIDA for further examples) mm 60 100 130
in. 2.4 3.9 5.1
SPM @ Stroke Length Above (no load) spm 127 102 86
Die Height (SDAU) mm 320
in. 12.60
Slide Adjustment mm 80
in. 3.1
Max Upper Die Weight kg 273
lb. 602
Slide Area (LR x FB) mm 540 x 460
in. 21.3 x 18.1
Bolster Area (LR x FB) mm 1030 x 600
in. 40.6 x 23.6
Bolster Thickness mm 140
in. 5.5
Bed Opening Dimension (LR x FB) mm 624 x 280
in. 24.6 x 11.0
Inside Frame Dimension mm 510
in. 20.1
Throat Depth mm 310
in. 12.2
Main Motor Capacity kW 38
HP 50
Power Supply Capacity A 60
Required Air Pressure MPa 0.5
psi 73
Press Foot to Top of Bolster
(without mounts)		 mm 900
in. 35.4
Overall Dimension (LR x FB) mm 1552 x 2515
in. 61 x 99
Approx. Overall Height
(without mounts)		 mm 2730
in. 108
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DSF-C1-1100A, 110 Ton Gap Frame Servo Press Specifications

DSF-C1-1100A MODELS
Press Technical Data Unit DSF-C1-1100A
Tonnage Capacity kN 1100
U.S. ton 121
Tonnage Rating Point mm 5
in. 0.2
Working Energy J 4600
in-U.S. Ton 20
Full Stroke Length mm 180
in. 7.1
SPM @ Full Stroke (no load) spm 1 - 70
Stroke Length, Fully Adjustable (See AIDA for further examples) mm 70 110 150
in. 2.8 4.3 5.9
SPM @ Stroke Length Above (no load) spm 121 97 79
Die Height (SDAU) mm 350
in. 13.78
Slide Adjustment mm 90
in. 3.5
Max Upper Die Weight kg 385
lb. 849
Slide Area (LR x FB) mm 630 x 520
in. 24.8 x 20.5
Bolster Area (LR x FB) mm 1140 x 680
in. 44.9 x 26.8
Bolster Thickness mm 155
in. 6.1
Bed Opening Dimension (LR x FB) mm 666 x 320
in. 26.2 x 12.6
Inside Frame Dimension mm 550
in. 21.7
Throat Depth mm 350
in. 13.8
Main Motor Capacity kW 40
HP 55
Power Supply Capacity A 60
Required Air Pressure MPa 0.5
psi 73
Press Foot to Top of Bolster
(without mounts)		 mm 900
in. 35.4
Overall Dimension (LR x FB) mm 1688 x 2740
in. 66 x 108
Approx. Overall Height
(without mounts)		 mm 2960
in. 117
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DSF-C1-1500A, 150 Ton Gap Frame Servo Press Specifications

DSF-C1-1500A MODELS
Press Technical Data Unit DSF-C1-1500A
Tonnage Capacity kN 1500
U.S. ton 165
Tonnage Rating Point mm 5.5
in. 0.2
Working Energy J 7900
in-U.S. Ton 35
Full Stroke Length mm 200
in. 7.9
SPM @ Full Stroke (no load) spm 1 - 60
Stroke Length, Fully Adjustable (See AIDA for further examples) mm 80 120 160
in. 3.1 4.7 6.3
SPM @ Stroke Length Above (no load) spm 112 91 74
Die Height (SDAU) mm 400
in. 15.75
Slide Adjustment mm 100
in. 3.9
Max Upper Die Weight kg 484
lb. 1067
Slide Area (LR x FB) mm 700 x 580
in. 27.6 x 22.8
Bolster Area (LR x FB) mm 1250 x 760
in. 49.2 x 29.9
Bolster Thickness mm 165
in. 6.5
Bed Opening Dimension (LR x FB) mm 736 x 360
in. 29.0 x 14.2
Inside Frame Dimension mm 620
in. 24.4
Throat Depth mm 390
in. 15.4
Main Motor Capacity kW 55
HP 75
Power Supply Capacity A 75
Required Air Pressure MPa 0.5
psi 73
Press Foot to Top of Bolster
(without mounts)		 mm 900
in. 35.4
Overall Dimension (LR x FB) mm 1798 x 3035
in. 71 x 120
Approx. Overall Height
(without mounts)		 mm 3185
in. 125
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DSF-C1-2000A, 200 Ton Gap Frame Servo Press Specifications

DSF-C1-2000A MODELS
Press Technical Data Unit DSF-C1-2000A
Tonnage Capacity kN 2000
U.S. ton 220
Tonnage Rating Point mm 6
in. 0.2
Working Energy J 13100
in-U.S. Ton 58
Full Stroke Length mm 250
in. 9.8
SPM @ Full Stroke (no load) spm 1 - 50
Stroke Length, Fully Adjustable (See AIDA for further examples) mm 110 160 200
in. 4.3 6.3 7.9
SPM @ Stroke Length Above (no load) spm 86 71 61
Die Height (SDAU) mm 450
in. 17.72
Slide Adjustment mm 110
in. 4.3
Max Upper Die Weight kg 1000
lb. 2205
Slide Area (LR x FB) mm 880 x 650
in. 34.6 x 25.6
Bolster Area (LR x FB) mm 1470 x 840
in. 57.9 x 33.1
Bolster Thickness mm 180
in. 7.1
Bed Opening Dimension (LR x FB) mm 906 x 460
in. 35.7 x 18.1
Inside Frame Dimension mm 800
in. 31.5
Throat Depth mm 430
in. 16.9
Main Motor Capacity kW 120
HP 160
Power Supply Capacity A 100
Required Air Pressure MPa 0.5
psi 73
Press Foot to Top of Bolster
(without mounts)		 mm 1000
in. 39.4
Overall Dimension (LR x FB) mm 2012 x 3290
in. 79 x 130
Approx. Overall Height
(without mounts)		 mm 3700
in. 146
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DSF-C1-2500A, 250 Ton Gap Frame Servo Press Specifications

DSF-C1-2500A MODELS
Press Technical Data Unit DSF-C1-2500A
Tonnage Capacity kN 2500
U.S. ton 275
Tonnage Rating Point mm 6.5
in. 0.3
Working Energy J 24000
in-U.S. Ton 106
Full Stroke Length mm 300
in. 11.8
SPM @ Full Stroke (no load) spm 1 - 40
Stroke Length, Fully Adjustable (See AIDA for further examples) mm 120 180 240
in. 4.7 7.1 9.4
SPM @ Stroke Length Above (no load) spm 77 62 50
Die Height (SDAU) mm 540
in. 21.26
Slide Adjustment mm 120
in. 4.7
Max Upper Die Weight kg 1300
lb. 2866
Slide Area (LR x FB) mm 1100 x 730
in. 43.3 x 28.7
Bolster Area (LR x FB) mm 1750 x 900
in. 68.9 x 35.4
Bolster Thickness mm 180
in. 7.1
Bed Opening Dimension (LR x FB) mm 1220 x 480
in. 48.0 x 18.9
Inside Frame Dimension mm 1115
in. 43.9
Throat Depth mm 470
in. 18.5
Main Motor Capacity kW 120
HP 160
Power Supply Capacity A 125
Required Air Pressure MPa 0.5
psi 73
Press Foot to Top of Bolster
(without mounts)		 mm 1100
in. 43.3
Overall Dimension (LR x FB) mm 2375 x 3480
in. 94 x 137
Approx. Overall Height
(without mounts)		 mm 4400
in. 173
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DSF-C1-A, 80 - 250 Ton Gap Frame Servo Press Specifications

DSF-C1-A MODELS
Press Technical Data Unit DSF-C1-800A DSF-C1-1100A DSF-C1-1500A DSF-C1-2000A DSF-C1-2500A
Tonnage Capacity kN 800 1100 1500 2000 2500
U.S. ton 88 121 165 220 275
Tonnage Rating Point mm 5 5 5.5 6 6.5
in. 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.3
Working Energy J 4000 4600 7900 13100 24000
in-U.S. Ton 18 20 35 58 106
Full Stroke Length mm 160 180 200 250 300
in. 6.3 7.1 7.9 9.8 11.8
SPM @ Full Stroke (no load) spm 1 - 80 1 - 70 1 - 60 1 - 50 1 - 40
Stroke Length, Fully Adjustable (See AIDA for further examples) mm 60 100 130 70 110 150 80 120 160 110 160 200 120 180 240
in. 2.4 3.9 5.1 2.8 4.3 5.9 3.1 4.7 6.3 4.3 6.3 7.9 4.7 7.1 9.4
SPM @ Stroke Length Above (no load) spm 127 102 86 121 97 79 112 91 74 86 71 61 77 62 50
Die Height (SDAU) mm 320 350 400 450 540
in. 12.60 13.78 15.75 17.72 21.26
Slide Adjustment mm 80 90 100 110 120
in. 3.1 3.5 3.9 4.3 4.7
Max Upper Die Weight kg 273 385 484 1000 1300
lb. 602 849 1067 2205 2866
Slide Area (LR x FB) mm 540 x 460 630 x 520 700 x 580 880 x 650 1100 x 730
in. 21.3 x 18.1 24.8 x 20.5 27.6 x 22.8 34.6 x 25.6 43.3 x 28.7
Bolster Area (LR x FB) mm 1030 x 600 1140 x 680 1250 x 760 1470 x 840 1750 x 900
in. 40.6 x 23.6 44.9 x 26.8 49.2 x 29.9 57.9 x 33.1 68.9 x 35.4
Bolster Thickness mm 140 155 165 180 180
in. 5.5 6.1 6.5 7.1 7.1
Bed Opening Dimension (LR x FB) mm 624 x 280 666 x 320 736 x 360 906 x 460 1220 x 480
in. 24.6 x 11.0 26.2 x 12.6 29.0 x 14.2 35.7 x 18.1 48.0 x 18.9
Inside Frame Dimension mm 510 550 620 800 1115
in. 20.1 21.7 24.4 31.5 43.9
Throat Depth mm 310 350 390 430 470
in. 12.2 13.8 15.4 16.9 18.5
Main Motor Capacity kW 38 40 55 120 120
HP 50 55 75 160 160
Power Supply Capacity A 60 60 75 100 125
Required Air Pressure MPa 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
psi 73 73 73 73 73
Press Foot to Top of Bolster
(without mounts)		 mm 900 900 900 1000 1100
in. 35.4 35.4 35.4 39.4 43.3
Overall Dimension (LR x FB) mm 1552 x 2515 1688 x 2740 1798 x 3035 2012 x 3290 2375 x 3480
in. 61 x 99 66 x 108 71 x 120 79 x 130 94 x 137
Approx. Overall Height
(without mounts)		 mm 2730 2960 3185 3700 4400
in. 108 117 125 146 173
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AIDA introduced the world's first direct drive servo stamping presses two decades ago. Since that time, AIDA has continued to maintain the position of technology leader in developing servoforming presses. AIDA DSF Series (Direct Drive Servo Former) servo presses represent the pinnacle of advanced engineering and manufacturing in the metalforming and stamping press industries.

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User Testimonials

Ajax Metal Forming Solutions

Growing company combines workforce talent with servoforming, joins metalforming short list 200 Ton Gap Frame Servo Press

"We needed more capacity and our research told us that servoforming is the direction stamping is taking so we wanted to get ahead of the curve."

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Henderson Stamping

Servo press serves up sizable productivity gains 200 Ton Gap Frame Servo Press

"AIDA was able to provide the perfect press for the job, including the control package we sought. It shipped and installed the press in just a matter of months. Their team knocked it out of the park."

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Newman Technologies

Unlike a conventional transfer line, AIDA servo technology has made it possible for Newman to replace its progressive die operations with a gap transfer system 200 Ton Gap Frame Servo Presses

"We wanted a system that could not only produce the part but support our just-in-time initiatives by helping us to further reduce inventory, lead times and the cost and maintenance associated with progressive dies."

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Quality Metal Stamping

Servo technology helps fabricator grow its business, invsest in its team and attract new blood200 Ton Gap Frame Servo Press

"We recognize that in order to stay competitive we need to invest in the latest metalforming technology. That meant considering a servo press versus a conventional mechanical press. We felt AIDA offered the best in the market."

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Qualtek Manufacturing

A matter of control: stamper optimizes the variables of the servo press 150 Ton Gap Frame Servo Press

"Anything that runs in a mechanical press will definitely run in a servo press, but the servo is a more sophisticated press."

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Scandic Spring

San Francisco stamper averts seismic event with servo press, halts tool breakage, die cracking, part carnage150 Ton Gap Frame Servo Press

"This job really illustrates the benefit of slowing down the press at the bottom dead center [BDC] while still applying full tonnage."

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Ward Manufacturing

Metal stamper Ward Manufacturing Co. invests in its future by installing a lineup of servo-driven gap frame presses200 Ton Gap Frame Servo Presses

"It allows us to form more complicated geometries and produce draws in exotic materials at higher speeds while maintaining dimensional integrity - something that, prior to this technology - was, at best, difficult."

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