Extrusion International 5-2017

16 Extrusion International 5/2017 INDUSTRY NEWS www.FlowWaterjet.com Davis-Standard Completes Maillefer Acquisition Davis-Standard, LLC announced today that it has closed its acquisition of Maillefer International Oy of Vantaa, Finland and Ecublens, Switzerland.Maillefer (www.maillefer.net ) is theglobal leader inwire, cable, pipe and tube production technologies. “We are proud to welcome the entire Maillefer team to the Davis-Standard family, together we become the market lead- ing global extrusion systems and services provider to a world- class customer base,” said Jim Murphy, Davis-Standard Presi- dent and CEO. “It is an exceptional opportunity to team up with an organization that shares our values and commitment to providing superior customer solutions.” “This is a historic day for all Maillefer customers and employ- ees as we join Davis-Standard, an organization built on tech- nology and service” stated Lars Fagerholm, preceding CEO of Maillefer and newly appointed as Davis-Standard’s Executive Vice-President, Maillefer. “Maillefer is proud to join an orga- nization with as strong a brand and industry reputation as its own. Together, the dedication to our products, service and customer support will continue as it has in the past.” Murphy closed with, “This transaction is a major milestone for the growth of Davis-Standard and all our stakeholders. To- gether with our majority owners, ONCAP, we are enthusiastic to include Maillefer in our vision for the future.” www.davis-standard.com The new Mach 500 waterjet cutting system combines the latest architecture and cutting technology with a comprehensive service and support package. Image: Flow Flow International Corporation, the developer and manu- facturer of ultrahigh-pressure waterjet machines for cutting applications, announced today the release of the Mach 500 in Europe, an entirely new waterjet system marking the ar- rival of a new industry standard. The Mach 500 combines the latest in machine architecture and waterjet cutting tech- nology with comprehensive service and support programs. The main fields of use are machining metals such as alumin- ium, stainless steel, copper and brass, synthetic and natural stone and composite materials as well as cutting glass and plastics. Together, the latest generation of FlowXpert ® 3-D solid modelling CAD/CAM software and the recently intro- duced Compass™ 5-axis contour following and collision sensing solution enable the Mach 500 to make a quantum leap in terms of speed, precision and reliability, significantly boosting productivity. Flow was presented this system at ‘Schweißen+Schneiden’ trade fair in Duesseldorf. With the Mach 500, Flow has successfully doubled accelera- tion versus previous models. This means a 15 to 30 percent reduction in cycle time relative to the Mach 3b, the com- pany’s best-selling waterjet cutting system worldwide. The Mach 500’s Z travel height is 50 percent larger (305 mm) and repeatability (0.03 mm) has been doubled. The modern elec- trical system improves reliability of the overall system and re- duces complexity. The latest generation of FlowXpert ® CAD/ CAM software is capable not only of designing complete 3-D models and assemblies but also of simultaneously calculating optimum cutting paths. Thanks to the modular architecture and numerous configu- ration options, the Mach 500 can be individually tailored to customer requirements. For example, a range of pump tech- nologies and cutting heads are available. All pump models are connected via EtherCAT to enhance diagnostics and up- gradeability. Compass™, the optional, patented multiaxial contour following system, has an integral collision sensor and enables precision cutting even on uneven surfaces. Ser- vice and support packages can also be tailored to a custom- er’s specific requirements. Options include preventive main- tenance programs, replacement programs for high-pressure components, prompt delivery of replacement parts, techni- cal assistance and a comprehensive training and develop- ment program. NewMach 500 waterjet cutting system: a quantum leap in reliability and productivity