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ESAB Launches Rustler EM 280 Pro
ESAB has unveiled the Rustler EM 280 PRO, its next generation inverter-based MIG welder to improve productivity, boost quality and simplify training in industrial fabrication applications. Rustler EM 280 PRO has a maximum welding output of 280 amps and rated output of 200 amps at 60 percent duty cycle. It connects to 208V/230V single-phase primary power plus/minus 15 percent and features Power Factor Correction to lower primary power draw. 
The Rustler can provide its full output range on a 30A breaker, where older-generation technology required 50A service. It offers an energy efficiency of 82 percent to lower utility bills. After two minutes of idle time, it enters an energy saver mode to further reduce power consumption.
The Rustler EM 280 PRO comes ready to weld most common base materials with factory-optimized arc programs for carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, silicon bronze and flux cored wires from 0.023 to 0.045 inches. It has the power to deliver the productivity benefits of spray transfer welding with 0.045-inch solid and flux cored wires and 0.047-inch aluminum wires. It can weld up to ½-inch steel and 3/8-inch aluminum in a single pass.
For more information, visit www.esab.com

Fronius Offers Assistance Systems
WireSense, TouchSense, SeamTracking and TeachMode are assistance systems for robotic welding designed by Fronius to improve weld quality and increase efficiency in industrial manufacturing. The welding wire acts as a precise sensor for the robot and simplifies welding path programming or detects deviations in the component position as well as air gaps over the course of the seam. 
Using this data, the robot can then correct the weld path –adjusting it precisely based on the identified position points – to save material, time and cost, as rework and component rejects are no longer an issue.
In spite of advanced robot technology and almost seamlessly interconnected systems, inaccuracies and deviations repeatedly occur in industrial production. In some cases, minimal material differences or imprecise clamping devices can have a negative influence on the welding result and potentially cause time-consuming rework, costly component rejects or huge cycle time losses.
For more information, visit www.fronius.com. 

New Servo Gap Technology
SEYI, a leading supplier of stamping presses, has launched the SDN1, the latest innovation in servo gap frame technology.
The SDN1 represents a significant advancement in servo press technology, incorporating advanced features that set it apart in the industry. It is equipped with a new-generation servo motor, giving it the power and precision to handle various stamping operations. Its energy-efficient design keeps operational costs lower than those of a traditional gap frame press.
The SDN1 is now available for order in five tonnages, ranging from 88 to 275 tons.
For more information, visit www.seyi.com.

Weiler Has New Bending Disc
Weiler Abrasives, a leading provider of abrasives, power brushes and maintenance products for surface conditioning, has announced its new blending disc product lineup that is ideal for a wide range of blending, weld cleaning and polishing needs. The blending discs can help operations save time and money through faster material removal and longer product life in such applications as shipbuilding, structural fabrication and welding.  
The blending discs are available in ceramic, zirconia alumina and aluminum oxide grain options. The new ceramic discs feature a denser grain coating that provides more cutting surface area, increasing the material removal rate. In addition, an improved ceramic grain formulation is designed to micro-fracture, breaking down to provide more sharp edges for enhanced performance. In product testing, the new ceramic blending discs increased material removal by 35 percent and product life by 50 percent compared to previous offerings.  
For more information, visit www.weilerabrasives.com.  

Cincinnati Intros XFORM Press Brake
Get ready to witness the future of precision metal fabrication with the groundbreaking XFORM Press Brake. This cutting-edge machine not only offers industry-leading speeds, but also features CINCINNATI’s renowned construction, an ergonomic design, and a plethora of innovative advancements.
The XFORM is the next generation of CINCINNATI press brakes, with an all-new hydraulic drive system built using CI’s proven and reliable premium construction to ensure reliable and long life. Now with faster ram speeds, a quieter drive systems, larger control screen, larger standard stroke and throat, and a standard 5-axis backgauge the XFORM brings even more productivity to fabrication operations.
For more information, visit www.e-ci.com. 

All-in-One Heavy Plate Fabrication 
Soitaab, a global leader in cutting technology has introduced the OMNIAtech for a complete solution to heavy plate fabrication. 
With market trends pushing the development of multi-purpose machines that integrate many technologies on a single platform, Soitaab’s OMNIAtech perfectly meets this all-in-one philosophy. By seamlessly integrating all the fabrication processes into a single unified system, the OMNIAtech delivers all of the abilities to plasma cut either straight or bevel cuts, oxy-fuel cut, drill, thread, surface and hole mill, countersink and a wide range of marking options in a single machine.
OMNIAtech meets the highest industry standards for quality, precision, productivity, reliability and ease of use, the company claimed. With the most sophisticated CNC controls and software, Soitaab delivers on the promise of an operator-friendly, multi-process all-in-one fabrication system.
For more information, visit www.soitaabusa.com.

TRUMPF Offers New Bending Cell
TRUMPF Inc. has introduced a rapid mobile bending cell to the U.S. market. The new automation solution, TRUMPF’s Flex Cell, offers highly efficient bending in combination with the TruBend 7050 press brake.
 In just a few simple steps, operators can dock the mobile robot cell onto the bending machine and operate it automatically. The machine can run autonomously for several hours. This automation solution helps companies handle order surges and combat labor shortages. The combined footprint of the Flex Cell and the TruBend 7050 is under 107 square feet, compact enough for any production environment.
The Flex Cell has a double-sized material buffer that ensures it has enough material to feed the TruBend 7050 throughout a night shift. A vacuum combination gripper on the robot arm enables fast and safe loading and unloading. Using the proven TRUMPF TecZone Bend software, a bending program can be created in just a few seconds. 
For more information, visit www.trumpf.com

Laguna Offers New Plasma CNC
Laguna Tools Inc. is expanding its offering into the metal fabrication industry with the introduction of the new Smart-Cut Plasma CNC line. This new plasma is built for the most demanding workloads as it comes with a heavy-duty tube welded steel frame, American-made Flash Cut CNC control and U.S. based Hypertherm cutting torch systems. 
The Smart-Cut Plasma CNC control offers unparalleled flexibility and workflow control featuring real-time torch height adjustment, a built-in material database with cut charts, true-shape nesting, and advanced lead-in/lead-out editing. With decades of experience, superior features and thousands of satisfied customers, Smart-Cut’s fully integrated CAD/CAM CNC plasma control system ranks among the best in the world, the company claimed.
For more information, visit www.lagunatools.com.