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154 MMS August 2017 mmsonline.com MODERN EQUIPMENT REVIEW company recently developed an automated guide vehicle (AGV) that shuffles in-process components among three pickup points and 22 drop-off loca- tions at an automotive powertrain assembly plant. The bidirectional AGV is a one-vehicle system incorporating a powered conveyor deck that holds pallets of powertrain components. The conveyor accepts the load from one side of the unit and dispenses from the other. Its pallet is approximately 24" × 24" (600 × 600 mm) and weighs as much as 600 lbs (272 kg), for robust handling. T h e s y s t e m , C r e f o r m d r i v e u n i t m o d e l FH-B350 0 9 0, is mounte d to a custom ste e l frame for strength and durability. Each end of the AGV follows the guide path independently to ensure accurate and repeatable tracking in space- restrictive areas. This design is also said to ensure alignment so that the conveyors transfer loads smoothly and consistently. The unit can travel as fast as 84 fpm (35 mm/min.) and can carr y as much as 1,984 lbs (900 kg). The unit features a programmable logic control- ler and two human-machine interface (HMI) touch- screens that can swivel to ensure access in space- restrictive areas. The AVG can use a custom course-control program and floor-positioned RFID tags for routing, speed changes and obstacle- sensor view changes. The system also uses a peel-and-stick magnetic tape guide path that is easily and quickly installed, changed or repaired. The 24-V power pack is side-mounted to the vehicle for opportunity charging. There is no need to cut into the floor for charging plates. Safety equipment includes front and rear laser obstacle scanners with 16 settable zones; E-stop buttons at each end of the AGV; and a safety light and audible warning. The unit features "photo eyes" for conveyor control and detection of unexpected load shifts during transport. Loads are secured during travel by load-safet y stops, which are simple, spring-loaded mechanisms that are pushed down manually for load transfers to of f-board conveyor stations. Creform Corp., call 864-989-1700 or visit creform.com. BAR PULLER ACTUATED BY COOLANT SYSTEM The Grippex 20L CNC bar puller, available from are immediately available from Helfer Tool Company. Whether you need small, precision carbide or high speed Swiss tools, or larger flat or circular tools, they're standards at Helfer Tool. Plus carbide test pins, carbide cold- heading punches and solid carbide drill blanks are on the shelf, too. Just tell us your production sched- ule, and we'll meet it! Flat, circular or hard-to- find cutting tools FREE. WRITE FOR ALL NEW, TOOLING CATALOG. Helfer Tool Company 3030 S. Oak, Santa Ana, CA 92707 Phone: (714) 557-2733 Fax: (714) 557-5312 www.helfertool.com Contact our US-Sales Team: DVS Technology America, Inc. 734-656-2080 sales.america@dvs-technology.com www.ugrind.de FASTER Target tolerances achieved faster thanks to intuitive operating interface. Meet us at UNBELIEVABLY CONVINCING. UGrind EFFICIENT Complete machining with grinding, turning and measuring tools with one turret. FLEXIBLE Available for shafts with centre widths up to 70 inches. RIGID Machine bed made of natural granite stone for high dynamic rigidity & thermal stability.