LVD Strippit launched a press event today at the firms Gullegem, Belgium headquarters.
The company is previewing laser and metal forming technology as well as equipment which will be on display at FABTECH in November.
The event included a tour of the machine manufacturing plant, which emphasizes lean manufacturing principles.
CADMAN software and a new generation of machine controls were demonstrated, including a smartphone app for bending.
Integrated sheet metal processing is the theme, according to Group Marketing Manager Matt Fowles, Its about art to part' he said, adding, its always important to match the right equipment to the right application and integrate diverse processes like punching, bending and laser cutting with software.
Its about finding the right balance between price and performance. Large machines tend to be application specific. We serve industries as diverse as medical/scientific, defense, automotive and many others.
A new small part press, the Dyna-Press, was previewed ahead of the machines introduction at FABTECH. Also on display in Chicago will be the Strippit PX Series punch press, which has bending and tapping capability.
LVD was founded in 1952 in Moeskroen, Belgium making hydraulic baling presses in support of the local textile industry.
Automotive deep drawing followed and the firm evolved into a full line metalworking machinery manufacturer. LVD employs over 1000 in over 45 countries globally.
