In the steel construction realm, efficiency and automation stand as cornerstones for achieving top-tier quality standards promptly and reliably. Ficep, a global specialist in automated steel processing, meets these imperatives through its integrated solution featuring the Valiant drilling unit and the Katana bandsaw.

The Valiant + Katana system shines particularly bright in its swift process execution, empowered by automation and technology. This amalgamated approach reduces total processing time, outperforming scenarios reliant on specialist labour for finishing stages.

The process maintains a high level of control and predictability, aiding in streamlined production planning. With Valiant, processes such as drilling, automatic marking and milling operations come into play, leaving only welding ahead of the final painting phase. On the cutting front, Katana enables operators to execute both straight and mitred cuts up to 60° quickly.

These saws boast construction features tailored for high-speed performance, while upholding stringent cutting quality standards. Horizontal and vertical hydraulic clamps maximise workpiece stability, while robust motor power and bandsaw blade rotation speeds ensure efficient operations. Automated handling phases further enhance productivity.

The production momentum of this integrated system hinges on Ficep’s direct-drive spindles, channelling 100% of the motor power to the tool.

Notably, the integrated system’s installation stands out for its simplicity, requiring no expensive civil works. This translates to significant time and cost savings for customers, enabling quick production commencement and minimising downtime.

The Valiant + Katana system’s most significant advantage lies in its potential for full automation. With remote control via a mobile app, operators can monitor and manage the system from anywhere, optimising production efficiency even beyond regular working hours and during downtimes.

More information www.ficepgroup.com

The BIEMH machine tool exhibition in Bilbao, Spain, is always a special occasion to meet old friends and discover new talent. This year, MEP Saws of Italy was particularly excited to meet once more with Juanjo Fernández, known in the art world as ‘The Steel Studio’.

The Steel Studio is not only a producer of metal objects, it is an artist who transforms iron into real works of art. With his creations, Fernández has enchanted judges of international competitions and art lovers from all over the world. His works tell stories of strength and beauty, forging metal into shapes that evoke deep emotions.

At the heart of his creations is an MEP saw, an old but reliable manual Shark 280. According to MEP, these machines are not only industrial machinery, but real ‘magic wands’ that allow artists to transform raw metal into refined art.

“Each cut is a step towards the materialisation of my artistic vision,” says Fernández. “MEP saws give me the precision and creative freedom I need to bring my work to life.”
 

Recently, The Steel Studio decided to buy a second MEP band saw, this time a semi-automatic Shark 332-1 sxi evo, once again demonstrating confidence in the quality and reliability of MEP products.

The Steel Studio uses MEP saws to push the boundaries of imagination, creating works that are both powerful and delicate. MEP’s collaboration with The Steel Studio shows how technology can be at the service of creativity. The saws not only facilitate the production process but become an integral part of the artistic expression. This union is perfectly visible in the artwork, which capture the eccentric and creative spirit of the artist while posing within his creative space.

More information www.mepsaws.it