Automatic Feed (AFCO) announces its drives and controls upgrades for coil processing equipment, which increase production output while lowering energy usage and costs. One customer’s recent switch from DC to AC drives on their cut-to-length line and stacking equipment has achieved a 76% cost and power consumption savings.Read More

Automatic Feed’s (AFCO) coil-fed high pressure hot water washers eliminate oil and contamination on aluminum and various metals that can cause visible part defects during the stamping process. These washers strip away any particles above 20 to 40 microns (.000788” to .001576”) and greater from the material to improve surface quality.Read More

Automatic Feed’s (AFCO) coil-fed lubricant brush washers feature low pressure spray headers and counter-rotating brushes to clean debris off stock while leaving a fresh oil film on the material to optimize surface quality prior to the forming process. This ongoing cleaning and control of the lubricant oil helps to improve quality and productivity.Read More

Automatic Feed (AFCO) has announced its new heavy gauge straighteners designed for processing steel up to, and even beyond, 0.50” thick materials. The robust construction and capacity of this machine makes it well suited for manufacturers of heavy gauge steel applications such as truck and automotive frames, wheels, and other heavy vehicle components. With a...Read More

Employees at Automatic Feed celebrated Wear Red Day on Friday, February 7th to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease and heart health. Throughout the rest of American Heart Month, we will continue to raise awareness and educate employees on steps they can take to prevent heart disease.Read More

Automatic Feed (AFCO) has announced the availability of its vacuum in-die conveyors that can remove multiple blanks through the exit end of the press, eliminating the need for side-out conveyors or side stackers as well as increasing productivity. Based upon a standard Automatic Feed design, the sizing of the conveyor system is adapted to fit...Read More

Automatic Feed (AFCO) announces the availability of its newest generation of bundle turnovers, also known as inverters, which automate the process of flipping over an entire stack of material 180-degrees bottom over top. This equipment eliminates the difficult task of flipping over metal blanks by hand or by crane, reducing the potential of damage to...Read More

Automatic Feed (AFCO) has promoted Jon Knepley to the position of customer relations manager to support AFCO’s goal of achieving outstanding customer satisfaction. Knepley will be responsible for maintaining strong working customer relationships, guiding team members in project management and customer service.Read More

Automatic Feed has hired Jarrett Beck as a new technical buyer responsible for evaluating supplier products, services and pricing for the company’s sourcing needs. Recently earning his Bachelor’s in business administration from the University of Toledo, Beck has spent his summers working at Automatic Feed and LaserCoil Technologies in a variety of positions including human...Read More

Automatic Feed (AFCO) announces the availability of its newest generation of precision cassette levelers. These levelers are designed specifically for advanced and ultra-high-strength steel, tailor welded blanks, and surface critical steel and aluminum. In addition to a wide range of material types, they provide superior flatness for a wide range of material widths, thicknesses, and yield...Read More