Automatic Feed Co., Inc., Napoleon, OH, has introduced its Smart machine systems including cut-to-length and blanking lines. They are designed to fit virtually any OEM requirement, yet function with the ease of a plug-and-play application, according to company officials. Through product standardization and modularity, Automatic Feed has reduced the number of components and complexity of its equipment design and controls architecture, reportedly resulting in machines and production lines that are more efficient and reliable. To accomplish this, the company segmented its equipment design into standard, stand-alone sub-systems, whereby the choice of motor, cylinder, valves or other machine components are reduced to interchangeable commodities. This allows the customer to specify components with minimal impact on overall process and at a lower cost.
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