Engineering Systems
An aspect of Manifold & Phalor, Inc that sets it apart from most other machine shops is the ability to conceptualize, design and build machines to customer specifications. With a wealth of experience in integrating PLC and CNC systems, hydraulics, pneumatics and mechanical design, we apply the correct level of sophistication to each machine. While Manifold & Phalor, Inc. has successfully completed many hundreds of projects over its history, a few of the more interesting are listed below. Please note that a large percentage of the completed projects could not be listed do to the proprietary nature of the work and how it relates to the process technology of our customers.
- 4th & 5th Axis Milling Head for Aerospace Machining
- Abrasion & Adhesion Testing Equipment for Films
- Material Handling Equipment for the Nested Based Manufacturing
- Servo Press Feeder
- CNC Retrofit of 6 Axis Horizontal Boring Mill with GE Fanuc Control
- Large Automated Rotary Transfer System
- 90 Ton Steel Coil Car Transfer System
4th & 5th Axis Milling Head for Aerospace Machining
A Taiwanese machine tool manufacturer needed a 4th & 5th axis head for full 5 axis contour machining that met Boeing’s accuracy specifications. The head assembly was developed using zero backlash gearing, preloaded bearings and ductile iron castings for vibration damping. Also included in the design was direct position feedback with a resolution of 0.3 arc seconds.
Abrasion & Adhesion Testing Equipment for Films
A consumer products company needed testing equipment to evaluate the adhesion and abrasion resistance of coatings for cookware. This machine was developed to perform these tests to allow the customer to perform comparative tests and QC tests on production parts.
Material Handling Equipment for the Nested Based Manufacturing
Manifold & Phalor, Inc also offers a full range of automated material handling systems for the wood and plastic industries through the Triton Systems division. See a full description of these products at www.tritonsysinc.com
Servo Press Feeder
A customer needed the flexibility of servo feeding of strip into a punch press. Punch presses are retrofitted with push pull servo feeding systems to provide end to end punching of extruded material at 150 strokes per minute. This system allows multiple punch patterns to be applied down the length of a part.
CNC Retrofit of 6 Axis Horizontal Boring Mill with GE Fanuc Control
A large foundry required that an older, large 6 axis boring mill be retrofitted with new GE Fanuc 16M controls. The installed system provides simultaneous 6 axis control of linear and rotary axis.
Large Automated Rotary Transfer System
A plastics customer developed a unique chemical processing line that required precise control in the dipping of parts. To minimize labor, a 12’ diameter rotary system was developed so that a single operator could both load and unload the line. Individual servo controlled stations were designed to allow precise control over each station.
90 Ton Steel Coil Car Transfer System
A steel customer installed 2 steel processing lines in a plant. The flow of steel required that slit coils of steel pass from one bay of the building to another bay prohibiting the use of a crane for moving the steel. A ground level car system was designed and installed to move up to 90 tons of steel at a time from the discharge of one machine to the entry point of the next machine.
