See the Newest Bar Feeder Technology from IEMCA

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See the Newest Bar Feeder Technology from IEMCA at IMTS BoothA-8274 Charlotte, NC - IEMCA will showcase its newest bar feeder andgantry loader technology at IMTS 2008. IEMCA is a leadingmanufacturer of automatic bar feeders for single-spindle andmulti-spindle lathes, and will display a number of operatingproducts inside IEMCA booth A-8274.

The Elite 112 bar feeder will operate on a Star CNC lathe. TheElite can feed bars of 0.8 mm to 12.7 mm even on lathes with veryhigh rotation and headstock acceleration speeds without limitingperformance. It boasts a minimum inertia (-40%) mechanicalsynchronization system to ensure precision following of headstocks,even those actuated by linear motors, regardless of bar diameter.The Elite 112 has been engineered with closed, calibrated, roundsection channels, enabling high performance, even withhigh-rotation spindle speeds. No special adjustments are necessarywhen switching jobs and quick-fit channels help minimize retoolingtime.

An IEMCA Smart 320 bar feeder will be operating with a Tsugami CNClathe inside the booth. The Smart is designed for sliding headstocklathes. The Smart 320 accommodates small-diameter bars (3-23mm),and offers automatic remnant recovery and bar-headstocksynchronization.

IEMCA's compact Prodigy bar feeder will be operating with a Doosan.The Prodigy's dimensions make it ideal for use when floor space islimited. It offers the flexibility to support a wide range of bardiameter and the versatility to run small- or extremely high-volumeproduction.

The Automata gantry loader system will also be on display at IMTS,operating with an Okuma Captain L370. The Automata is designed forincreased productivity and efficiency of lathes, grinding machines,rolling machines and machining centers. Its high-capacity magazineallows for unsupervised loading and unloading, allowing a largernumber of machines to be run with one operator.

Other IEMCA bar feeders to be on static display inside the boothinclude the Master 880 and VIP80. The Master offers a compactdesign and flexibility to run a wide range of bar diameter withchange of collet and split bushing only. The VIP80 is a short barfeeder, ideal for single-spindle, fixed and sliding headstocklathes.

IEMCA held the original patents on several bar feeder technologiesthat are now duplicated by other manufacturers. Hydrodynamic guidechannel system enables simple, quick changeover and reduced noiseand vibrations. The unique guide channel design allows the guidediameter to be changed by only changing the front guide sections.The bar pusher is contained in a tube fixed to the upper wall ofthe rear guide.

IEMCA is excited to offer the industry's best, five-year warranty,available for a limited time. This reinforces the continuoustechnological advancements, service and support that customersreceive when they buy from IEMCA. The five-year warranty covers allparts and labor for the first year of ownership, and the cost ofparts for the next four years. The warranty does not affect machinepricing, and is automatically included with all single-spindleIEMCA bar feeders.

IEMCA, a trusted name in bar feeder and gantry loader technology,built its reputation on a track record of renowned quality, withexceptional sales and service worldwide since 1961. Our bar feedersare supported by factory trained service engineers, strategicallylocated throughout North America.