June 8, 2007 - The HyperPierce is a flexible, lean, self-equalizing press unit incorporating HyperCyl hydra-pneumatic drive units. The HyperPierce operates like the standard HyperCyl cylinders, but the unique frame design allows infinite positioning of the part since the unit will “equalize” the force from both directions during the power stroke of the cylinders, then open the tooling in both directions. Another major advantage of this feature is the ability to place odd-shaped parts directly in to the unit without secondary motion, allowing the tooling to conform as it closes around the workpiece. While the unit indeed closes from both sides, only a single HyperCyl unit is needed.The unit is all-steel construction, with only three moving components.
Since the unit operates with plant air supply (up to 100 psi) and standard air valves, the noise, heat, and leaks, and maintenance associated with hydraulics are eliminated. Tooling, whether standard or special, is easily accessed for quick changeovers. Like the HyperCyl hydra-pneumatic drive units, the HyperPierce can operate in any position or attitude, or at the end of a robotic arm for the ultimate combination of flexibility, power, and cleanliness. The applications expand way beyond piercing—with clinching, forming, welding, riveting, and assembly also common uses of the HyperPierce. The narrow footprint allows placement of multiple press stations within inches of each other, minimizing part handling and space, suitable to lean manufacturing initiatives.
Sized from 1 to 50 Tons, in both equalizing and non-equalizing designs and with standard and special strokes, a unit can be custom-fitted to the process requirements with little impact on delivery or overall cost, since the unit is built by the same manufacturer as the HyperCyl units.Controls, safety devices and force-distance monitoring are also available in the HyperPierce units.
