Manufacturing Technology

Videx Machine Engineering has expended its stud production lines by incorporating machining and extrusion stations – resulting in the upgraded machines being able to execute multiple operations in a single pass, replacing traditional automatic lathes in the production of straight parts with either turned or extruded ends. 

Videx underlines that each turning station is capable of performing up to four operations at the same time, including facing, drilling, chamfering, turning and extruding the diameter – from major diameter to pitch diameter. The parts seamlessly transition between stations via quick servo transfer, enabling all stations to operate simultaneously, thereby optimising time efficiency and the swift completion of each part. For instance, while the first station turns a part, the second station can drill or face the subsequent part. Additionally, the machines can integrate other operations such as heading, flattening and marking. 

Before undergoing secondary operations, the machines straighten wire from coil and cut it to the required length. Thread rolling follows the secondary operations in the same line, ensuring that customers receive the finished part fully automated, without any manual handling or operator intervention. 

Videx’s oscillating straightener, equipped with four pairs of feed rollers and three straightening shoes, handles the wire straightening. The wire’s length tolerance and repeatability are maintained as it hits a positive stop before being cut off.