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MATERIAL REMOVAL

Hydrafeed Barfeeder and Royal Rota-Rack: Instant solution for lights-out production Barfeeders are an effective way to increase the productivity of any CNC turning centre and can be retrofitted to any entry-level CNC machine as well as multi-tasking turning centres. However, not all barfeeders are created equal. The Hydrafeed Barfeeder offers a number of key benefits over other brands in the market to further enhance productivity. A key feature of the Hydrafeed Barfeeder is that it is a full servo-driven barfeed eliminating the need for compressed air. The Hydrafeed also has the versatility to accommodate different bar diameters and lengths including random bar lengths. Suitable for both bar or shaft feed, it also has an automatic back stop function controlled by an existing foot switch. “One of the other key features is that once you’ve set a bar size and saved the setup, you never have to open the cover again,” says Paul Fowler, Managing Director of Dimac. “Simply call up the program from the touch screen and the Hydrafeed will set itself on centreline automatically, thanks to the servo drive bar lifter mechanism.” The Hydrafeed is quick and easy to set up and enables machine shops to run small batch jobs without excessive set-up times. The touchscreen is clear and simple to read and a wide variety of models are available

says Fowler. “It allows you to keep your machines running long after your last employee has left for the night or over the weekend. As a result, a machine shop’s competitiveness in the market is greatly increased.”

to suit any application. The product is CE certified and comes with a comprehensive 12-month warranty. While the Hydrafeed is an excellent method of increasing productivity, it is when it is paired up with the Royal Rota-Rack that even more production efficiencies are achieved. Dimac is the exclusive distributor for the patented Royal Rota-Rack; a cost-effective device that safely collects finished parts as they come off a CNC lathe, enabling machine tools to run unattended for extended periods of time. “With a Hydrafeed Barfeeder and a Royal Rota-Rack working in conjunction, you can add a massive dose of extra productivity,”

Rota-Rack can be powered using the Hydrafeed’s existing power source, eliminating the need for a separate power supply. For optimum convenience no machine interface is required, electrical or mechanical; the unit simply plugs into a 240v AC outlet. The unique rotary spiral gently guides finished parts to the centre as the turntable rotates and a low-friction UHMW material covers all contact surfaces for superior part protection. “Best of all, the Hydrafeed and Rota-Rack can be retrofitted to any entry level CNC machine providing a unique automation solution that will improve both productivity and efficiency whilst protecting the finished product,” Fowler adds. www.dimac.com.au

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BOGE converts refrigerant dryer to new refrigerant

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page 113

AMTIL FORUMS

18min
pages 114-117

Insider energy saving information

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page 112

Cutting carbon emissions with Stuff

6min
pages 110-111

The old and new in motor maintenance

4min
page 108

Konecranes’ new oil analysis

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page 109

Okuma launches new HMC

3min
page 104

ANCA: Beyond common actuation

5min
pages 106-107

Dimac: Instant solution for lights-out production

2min
page 105

ONE ON ONE: Kane Thornton

5min
pages 102-103

Wave energy tech to decarbonise aquaculture

3min
page 98

Tindo Solar joins recycling program

3min
page 101

Extracting twice the power from ocean waves

3min
page 99

Raymax – Partnering with Sunswift

7min
pages 96-97

Setting new standard for sustainable solar rails

3min
page 100

COMPANY FOCUS: 5B – Quantum of solar

8min
pages 94-95

Artisan welding sparks manufacturing revival

4min
page 91

Incat Tasmania – Faster, lighter, cleaner

4min
pages 92-93

Ignite Digi – From Hobart to the world

3min
page 90

Craft Health: 3D printing tablets with ViscoTec

3min
pages 82-83

Advanced roughing strategies

9min
pages 88-89

Team Penske creates winning results with AM

3min
page 80

Machining superalloys

13min
pages 84-87

AM design protects buildings from impact damage

2min
page 81

Rotary machine: Bending cell for fully automated process

3min
pages 76-77

CNC Design – Inside the Virtual Smart Factory

7min
pages 78-79

ToolBox: boost for Industry 4.0 laser jobshops

3min
page 74

Flashback to our history and journey

23min
pages 62-73

Lovitt Technologies Australia – In full flight

1min
page 59

D2N reaches for the skies with Airspeeder

3min
pages 60-61

Digitalising defence design

10min
pages 56-58

Composites to protect the troops

3min
page 55

New Australian imaging tech for aircraft stress

2min
page 53

Swinburne AIR Hub: Aerospace future

4min
page 54

Helimods takes off with AMGC investment

3min
page 52

From the CEO

4min
pages 12-13

VOICEBOX: Opinions from the manufacturing industry

27min
pages 30-35

INDUSTRY NEWS: Current news from the Industry

26min
pages 20-29

Machining composites for aerospace components

7min
pages 50-51

From the Union

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pages 18-19

From the Industry

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pages 16-17

From the Ministry

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