Assembly - December 2008 - (Page 19) diameter. Orbital riveting can be used on a variety of different substrates, including metals and plastics. The B500 has a stroke range from 0.06 inch to 2.5 inches, adjustable in 0.001-inch increments. It has a maximum downward force of 4,400 pounds. For more on orbital forming call 800816-9661 or visit www.orbitform.com. the new laser welders will be used to perform welds on I-joints. Meyer Werft has also long employed laser technology in its steel-cutting operations. “We tested several laser beam sources to find the best laser for us,” says Meyer Werft director of steel preproduction Herman Lembeck. According to Lembeck, the Trumpf products’ “excellent” welding results and process dependability stood out from that of the competition. Lembeck adds that the Trumpf disk systems’ absolute control over output power was another deciding factor. “Reproducible process results that do not depend on ambient conditions are crucial to us,” he says. For more on laser welding, visit www.trumpf-laser.com. Lasers Ensure Dependable Ship Welds The Perfect Press . . . We’ll Help You Make The Right Choice. F ounded in 1795, shipbuilder Meyer Werft GmbH (Papenburg, Germany) produces a wide range of vessels, including large, ocean-going cruise ships, container ships, riverboats, and car and passenger ferries. Its facilities on the Ems River in northwestern Germany employ approximately 2,500 people. For flexibility and economical assembly, our Manual Presses satisfy your needs for precision and high output. Precision Air Presses deliver high productivity, power and repeatability. German shipbuilder Meyer Werft GmbH is employing a trio of new laser welders to help meet strong demand for its products. In response to increasing demand for its vessels, the company recently decided to expand its laser welding operations through the implementation of a pair of TruDisk 10003 CO2 laser welders and a TruFlow 12000 CO2 laser welder from precision equipment manufacturer Trumpf Group (Ditzingen, Germany). In addition to plate welding—an area in which Meyer Werft has been employing laser welders for some time— More economical than a ServoPress, our 300 Series Air Presses use integrated sensors to provide 100% process monitoring and control. Revolutionary ManualPress Systems combine the benefits of a manual press with 100% QC and electronic stroke control. For critical applications, our fully integrated ServoPress Systems offer absolute control and real time feedback. Let our engineers work with you to find the right press for your assembly operation. Contact us today. Call 1-800-959-1218 Visit: www.schmidtpresses.com Pressing on with Precision! Meyer Werft GmbH also employs lasers in its steel-cutting operations. www.assemblymag.com December 2008 / ASSE M B LY 19 http://www.orbitform.com http://www.trumpf-laser.com http://www.schmidtpresses.com http://www.schmidtpresses.com http://www.assemblymag.com
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