Plenty, The latest offerings promise oversight of presses, feeds and other line equipment; make servo-driven presses even more capable; provide networking; and more. As stamping presses continue evolving, so, too, do systems charged with controlling them. From major drive controls to products easing operator tasks, we present an overview of what's out there. The online version of this article, at www.metalformingmagazine.com, also supplies links to recent MetalForming articles describing other introductions, including the SmartPac Pro press automation controller from Wintriss Controls, the DSF-series servo press control from Aida America, and the RMC75E two-axis controller from Delta Computer Systems.
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