Manufacturing Technology

Videx Machine Engineering Ltd has added a new series of extrusion machines that are automatically fed from a magazine.

Videx explains that the main purpose of the machines is to extrude parts from major thread diameter to a pitch diameter. The VEM machines are equipped with bar feeders that automatically feed the straight parts into the dies. The machines extrude the parts and eject them outside the machine without operator interference.

The major advantage of this new line is the ability to feed both short and long parts into the machine with the same feeding system, which enables the use of one set of gripper dies for the entire range of part lengths.

Each model in the VEM line covers a large range of wire diameters. The smallest machine will cover the diameter range of 5mm to 25mm and will handle short parts starting from 70mm long. The largest model will extrude 100mm bars.

Being open on the front, the machine has no maximum length restrictions and it can be used also as a hand feed machine for extra long parts. The machine also has a slim profile, which enables feeding of bent parts, as well as the option of being supplied with ‘side windows’ for feeding bent parts from the side.The extrusion stroke adjustment is external and takes seconds.

Videx is also supplying the VEM models in higher tonnage ratings that enable upsetting and heading. The machines are available with 1 or 2 stations with either open dies or closed dies and heading tonnage up to 400 tonnes. A fully automatic machine fed from coil up to 25mm is also available.