September 29, 2006
Aero Hardware & Supply Adds New Quality and Productivity Capability to Hose Shop

VS control is a modem user interface based on icons, a selector and clear visual indication of all swaging parameters. When the desired swaging diameter is given, the interactive VS automatically recommends a die set among those stored in its tool mana­gement memory. Swaging parameters are specified at a tolerance of 0. 1 mm.

Some of the quality features are:

• Aeroquip is using this machine in their facility and has several years of measurements verifying the machines capability. We will be measuring ourselves to ensure this continues.
• The dies don’t move parallel to the hose when crimping so locating the crimp is easier and more accurate.
• The electronic control on the machine allows us to store the style and hose size, so a simple menu selection specifies the proper dies and crimp diameter.
• A crimp count is displayed so that after each batch of hoses is made you can verify all ends were crimped.
   

Some of the productivity features are:

• The crimp machine is rated for 1800 crimps per hour.
• Set up is fast – you just pick your hose type from the menu and the dies are specified. The die opening is and the crimp dwell time is pre-set.
• A quick change die tool makes changing dies fast and easy.
• Locating the crimp is fast and easy since the dies don’t move parallel to the hose.
• 200 different hose types can be stored in the memory of the control unit.