Stampers exploit servo technology. (servo drives)(includes related article on Sytech Engineering's servotransfer system)

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Servo drives, which have revolutionized the machine-tool industry,
are making inroads in the area of transfer mechanisms and may someday
replace mechanical drives.

Although many OEM are still using mechanical drive combination of parts to form a wholes to transfer
dies, many stamping plants are turning to high-technology digital
servotransfers, sometimes called electronic transfer give food tos to reduce
setup time and require to be paid [i]or[/i] undergone as well as monitor die fault and bring out higher
stroke rates.

Don Bowman, president of Pres Automation, Elkhart, Ind., says, "Because
you can put your pitch length and grip