Manufacturing Machinery World April 2024

KERF TO PRESENT ‘ONE-STOP-SHOP’
Stand 330 in Hall 6.
MORGAN
RUSHWORTH –
OVER 150 YEARS
OF SHEET METAL
EXPERTISE
Stand No 17-10
Morgan Rushworth, a trailblazer in the sheet
metal industry with a legacy spanning more
than 150 years, is excited to announce its
participation in MACH 24.
Established in 1872, Morgan Rushworth
has been leading the way in innovation and
excellence in the sheet metal sector,
consistently delivering cutting-edge
solutions to meet evolving industry
demands.
Visitors to Morgan Rushworth's stand
(Hall 17 – Stand 10) will have the opportunity
to experience the latest advancements in
sheet metal machinery firsthand. Among the
highlights will be live demonstrations of two
state-of-the-art IPG Laser Welding Systems,
showcasing precision and efficiency in
welding applications. Additionally, with our
latest partnership with the innovative
Translas on-torch welding extraction system,
a product that’s revolutionising safety and
efficiency in welding operations.
In addition to the live demonstrations,
attendees can explore and discuss Morgan
Rushworth’s comprehensive range of sheet
metal machinery, including CNC Fibre
Lasers, CNC Press Brakes, Guillotines, and
CNC Plasma systems, as well as our range of
other sheet metal machinery. Experts from
Morgan Rushworth will be on hand to
provide insights and guidance, helping
visitors find tailored solutions to their
specific requirements.
MACH 24 presents a prime opportunity
for industry professionals, enthusiasts, and
decision-makers to connect with Morgan
Rushworth and discover the latest
innovations driving the sheet metal sector
forward. Don't miss the chance to witness
cutting-edge technology in action and
explore the legacy of excellence that defines
us.
www.morganrushworth.com
As well as giving UK exhibition premieres to
new product lines, the Kerf Developments
stand at MACH 2024 will have a more
diverse and expansive range of products on
show than ever before. On Stand 330 in Hall
6, the Rochdale manufacturer that supplies
oxy/fuel, plasma, waterjet and fiber laser
cutting machines will be introducing two
brand new machines at MACH. The new
premieres will also be complemented with
automated cutting and welding solutions
from technical partner Lincoln Electric.
The first new machine to be presented at
MACH 2024 will be the new Kerf Ultra, this
new arrival provides both oxy/fuel and
plasma cutting in a single machine solution.
This combination machine drastically
expands the cutting capabilities, flexibility
and processing speed for end users whilst
reducing set-up time and material
changeovers. For customers of the
longstanding industry-leading Kerf models,
the new Ultra will be a technological leap
forward that marks the arrival of the next
generation of profile cutting technology. This
innovation brings the performance, speed
and precision of laser cutting to a plasma
cutting platform for the first time.
With significantly improved speed,
precision, repeatability and cut quality than
previous models, the new Ultra achieves
these elevated parameters by introducing a
brand new motion system and new linear
slide technology that sits upon a brand new
machine frame design. This combination of
factors provides vibration-free cutting under
the most challenging of conditions that
subsequently delivers a remarkably smooth
cutting motion and ultimately an
unparalleled cut quality that eliminates
secondary hand finishing.
From a specification perspective, the new
machine that is designed around a solid
fabricated portal frame utilising independent
rails can be offered in cutting table sizes from
3m x 1.5m right the way through to 40m x
4m. The machine is controlled by the
industry leading Burny 10
LCD PLUS CNC control
system and also has a new
heat shielding system that
extends the performance and
longevity of the machine.
The new arrival can be
configured with UltraSharp
plasma technology, as a
single or multi-head oxy-fuel
cutting machine or as a
combination machine with
both technologies supported
on the same machine. It is
available in a range of widths
and lengths to suit customers requirements.
There is also a wide range of Lincoln Electric
Fineline plasma units to chose from.
One feature of the new Ultra machine is
the unique oxy/fuel Automatic Gas Console
(AGC) available from Kerf. This will help to
address the skill shortage in the industry as
the AGC replicates the skill and knowledge
of an experienced machine operator using
pre-programmed technology databases.
Through digital proportional valves, this
technology sets variables such as cut heights
for piercing, low and high preheat gas
pressures, and the pierce curve reducing
spatter and blow back.
The new AGC on the Kerf Ultra also
reduces gas consumption, increases
consumable life, improves cut quality and
helps to de-skill the process for the machine
operator.
The second new machine to land at
MACH 2024 will be an exciting new LINC-
CUT FIBER 1530A Fiber Laser system that is
also brand new to the UK. More details on
this machine will be made available closer to
the show. One thing that Kerf will be proud
to discuss at MACH is its partnership with
Lincoln Electric, the world’s largest
manufacturer of cutting and welding
equipment. As an outright industry leader,
the reputation of Lincoln Electric is
unsurpassed in its field. At MACH, Lincoln
representatives will be on the Kerf stand to
present the latest Linc-Cobot system for
collaborative robotic welding as well as
demonstrating the Python X automated
cutting technology alongside the Zeman
automated beam welding technology.
With the new product arrivals that
complete the product portfolio, Kerf is now
the UK’s leading partner for all your
profiling requirements. On Stand 330 in Hall
6, the diversity of high-quality cutting
solutions combined with the welding and
automation technology from Lincoln Electric
will make the stand the ‘one-stop-shop’ for
all your cutting and welding requirements.
www.kerfdevelopments.com
10 Manufacturing Machinery World, April 2024