Lexair Handling Solutions Shorten Operation Times

Lexair is featuring four of its products: the Mini Rhinobar bar feeder, Gen 3 Collet Closers, the Unload Pro unloader and a Breuning IRCO Profimat magazine barfeeder.

The hydrodynamic Mini Rhinobar is suitable for both fixed and moving headstock lathes. It can minimize material waste with only one bar remnant from a 12-foot piece of material and enable quick changeovers between bar sizes. Available in 6- or 12-ft. models, the Mini Rhinobar can feed 0.06" material and enable maximum spindle rpm with zero bar damage due to its hydrodynamic bar support. This solution offers vibration-free performance, Z-axis retraction while maintaining centerline and a user-friendly interface for simple installation and operation, according to the company.

Gen 3 Collet Closers are available in 42, 65, 80 and 100 mm sizes and feature a compact design that enables clustering on a fixture plate to maximize the use of space on the machining center table. Its connector bushing design can eliminate the need for external plumbing, while rebuilds and maintenance can be done from the top without disassembling the fixture. Its bottom porting design makes it suitable for four- and five-axis applications.

The Unload Pro unloader is designed for the quick and gentle unloading of round workpieces in a fully automatic manner. It employs rapid unloading technology to create a continuous flow of material, which can enable lathes to optimize cycle times. It is intended for medium to large-sized batches, and is capable of unloading material with diameters up to 3.15" (80mm) and workpiece lengths up to 48" (1200mm). The machine is designed to enable gentle unloading through the sub-spindle, features large storage capacity and is controlled via a 5.7" graphic touch display. The simple replacement of spindle liner tubes is facilitated by the radial slide of the magazine. The Unload Pro was designed by Breuning IRCO in Germany and is made in the USA by Lexair.

The Breuning IRCO Profimat magazine bar feeder is intended for shops requiring small to medium production runs. Equipped with up to eight guide channels, it can enable quick material changeovers, reducing downtime by 60%. The company says its robust construction and hydrodynamic effect within the guide channels makes for reliable and smooth bar feeding, providing seamless bar feeder operation. The Profimat bar feeder can handle material diameters from 5-130 mm and lengths of 3,000 mm, 4,000 mm, 6,000 mm and 8,000 mm, with other lengths available upon request.

Designed for 24/7 operation at maximum load capacity, the Profimat features remnant retraction, utilizes standard oil or coolant and can offer simple replacement of spindle liner tubes due to its axial movement slide. The guide channels are constructed from aluminum with bonded wear-resistant and vibration-dampening material for durability and efficient performance. A bundle loader is available and operation is indicated by colored LED lights, with control via a 5.7" graphic touch display.