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E.R. Wagner Increases Stamping Capacity

E.R. Wagner Manufacturing Company, Hinges and Stampings Division, has completed installation of a 400 Ton press and Cooper-Weymouth, Peterson (CWP) 36" coil processing system, to allow increased of the internal stamping capacity to handle 36" x .125", 24" x .187" and 12" x .250" materials from 15,000lb coils.

The CWP system includes an SMXIII36H high capacity two roll feed with anti-backup rolls, adjustable height cabinet, automatic lubrication system and adjustable edge guides, and touchscreen operator interface platform. The feed control utilizes "Total System Control" technology, which allows standard feed parameters, as well as the straightener roll position parameters, to be stored, recalled, and automatically set from job memory.

Providing precision straightening control is CWP's Model 36HDD7 straightener, equipped with automatic lubrication, and adjustable edge guides. The straightener utilizes backed-up nominal diameter rolls with entry and exit pneumatically operated pinch rolls to provide the widest effective straightening range in the industry. Furthermore, the straightener is equipped with powered straightener roll adjustment, which allows the operator the versatility of adjusting the banked upper rolls through either up/down controls at the straightener touchscreen, by automatic positioning to a pre-set position through simple material thickness input, or by job selection call-up from the feed control.

In order to better provide control of the heavier materials during the threading process, an integrated hold-down peeler system with hold-down arm, powered rider roll, peeler table and peeler blade is located at the entrance of the straightener. The integrated system includes hydraulically driven threading rolls, which drive the material's leading edge into a hydraulic operated coil end wing bender that provides the ability to flatten, upturn, or downturn the leading edge for entrance into the straightener entry pinch rolls. The wing bender system can also be used to assist in preparing the damaged tail end of the coil to allow passing through the straightener.

A 15,000lb, Model 5R-36 Uncoiler provides support for the coils up to 72" OD , equipped with hydraulic expansion, inching drive and a fail-safe braking system. For further control of the thicker materials, a secondary hold-down arm is located at the back of the uncoiler.

To allow preparation and staging of coils, a Model 15036CLC/CU Combination Coil Loading Car and Upender provides the ability to raise the coils from an "eye-to-the sky" to a vertical position, then raises to align the coil ID with the uncoiler spindle, and traverses to load the next coil.

Tying the entire coil processing system together is CWP's consolidated control technology with our exclusive "Auto-Ready" system. Through ladder logic PLC platform structure, interfacing ensures that all threading sequences are performed in the proper order. Touchscreen technology provides the operator with graphically displayed step-by-step threading procedures, as well as detailed preventive maintenance procedures and fault/control diagnostics with recommended remedies.

E.R. Wagner Mfg. Co., a long-standing manufacturer headquartered in Milwaukee, WI., recently celebrated their 100 year anniversary. An Iso-9000 and QS-9001 company with facilities in Milwaukee and Hustisford, E.R. Wagner is a leading manufacturer of a variety of products, including cut and formed tubing, rolled, interlocked and finger-lock seamed tubular components, casters and wheels for a broad range of applications, as well as custom hinges and engineered stampings for the automotive, appliance and electronics industries.

For more information regarding CWP blanking line system solutions, call 1-800-247-2645.