MTXM U LT I - TA S K

W I R E P R O C E S S O R S

MTX SERIES 5

What can you expect from an Artos MTX wire processor?

Simply stated, a machine with the best price:performance ratio in the

industry. Fact is, you won’t find a smarter, better engineered machine

today that offers this kind of application flexibility.

The key is its “multi-tasking capability.” Up to three work stations can

be installed on each side of the machine for a total of six unique

processes. These stations can be programmed in any sequence and used

more than once for a specific wire program.

Depending on your needs, you can expand your termination applications

to include seal insertion, twisting and tinning, boot insertion, ultrasonic

welding and more – without significant changeover or having to make

additional investments.

F L E X I B L E , H I G H - P E R F O R M A N C E M A C H I N E S D E S I G N E D F O R T H E V A L U E - M I N D E D B U Y E R

This MTX unit’s workstations

include seal applicators and

Artos TU-10 Terminating Units.

MTX General Options

■ 2 or 4 Meter Collector with Batch Sorter

■ Terminal Run-Out Detection Device

■ Seal Placement Detection Device

■ Programmable Crimp Force Monitor

■ CFM Diagnostic Software with SPC Output

■ Bad Wire Chop-Off and Reject

■ Programmable Crimp Height Adjustment

■ Programmable Termination Base Height Adjustment

■ Programmable Tonking Unit

■ Programmable Feed Belt Pressure Setting

■ Programmable Gripper Pressure Setting

■ Paper Take-Up Device

■ Terminal Scrap Collection Device

■ Programmable Ink-Jet Interface

MTX Process Station Options

■ Programmable Terminating Station

■ Loose Piece Seal Station

■ Wire Twisting Station

■ Wire Tinning Station

■ Same Wire Doubling Station

■ Wire Trimming Station

■ Boot Insertion Station

■ Sleeve Insertion Station

All of the mechanical designs within the MTX have been engineered for

simplicity, reliability and optimum performance.

MTX wire processors feature up to ten brushless servo motors to provide

fast and precise control over most processing functions, including: wire

feeding, wire stripping, wire end of core placement, crimping height

setting and crimping process. Servo motors ensure the best possible

combination of output and precision, producing cycle speeds of over

4500 pieces per hour.

The MTX greatly simplifies terminal changeover by eliminating the manual

positioning of the wire to the terminal applicator. You can program the end of

the wire into a pre-set position and program the height of the terminating

station so that machine set-up is done automatically with maximum precision.

■ Programmable settings for wire length, wire diameter, strip lengths,

and end of core position eliminate manual adjustments.

■ End of core positions can be determined either through a motorized jog

feature or through a unique self-learning process which allows the user

to manually teach the desired processing positions.

■ Terminal crimping heights can be stored and recalled via the TU-10

termination unit.

■ Wire loading is simplified through the MTX’s self-threading feature.

■ Wire guides and blade assemblies are easily changed without tools.

E V E R Y M T X F E A T U R E I S D E S I G N E D T O M A K E Y O U R J O B E A S I E R A N D M O R E P R O D U C T I V E

D E S I G N E D T O M I N I M I Z E T I M EF O R S E T U P A N D C H A N G E O V E R

Terminal reels are loaded below theworking platform on the MTX tominimize lifting during a changeover.Paper take-up devices are also available for collection of terminalreel paper waste.

An optional wire collector withbatch sorter provides continuousoperation during batch processing.Two (2) and four (4) meter collectors are available for longerlengths. Additional units may be added.

An ergonomically designed PCwork station has been builtright into MTX wire processorsat the wire infeed position, giv-ing operators the best view ofall working devices.

Changing from open to closed barrelterminals has been automated through the introduction of a patentedpneumatic tonking device and a processing station base with programmable height adjustment.

T U - 1 0 A D D S S T A T E O F T H E A R T C R I M P I N G T E C H N O L O G Y

When you interface the TU-10with the MTX, you have a winningcombination of technologies thatguarantees higher production,improved crimping quality andlower operating costs.

The Artos TU-10 programmable terminating unit is an exciting option that can be

integrated with MTX machines. The TU-10’s patented crimping technology allows

for all crimp operating parameters to be programmed and instantly recalled ...

eliminating the need for manual set-up. Here are just some machine highlights:

■ Programmable and recallable crimp height adjustments eliminate the need

for manual setting.

■ Programmable stroke and speed settings accommodate a broad range of

applicator types, while optimizing cycle speeds for all applications.

■ An integrated crimp force

monitor can recall known

applications to eliminate

additional set-ups for relearning.

■ The servo controlled TU-10

is synchronized with the

MTX, assuring the wire to

be in location during the

crimping process.

Programmable and recallablecrimp height adjustment allows

you to automate the crimp heightprocess. Set-up time is reduced and

crimp quality is greatly enhanced.

With standard V-blades, only four

cutting surfacescome into contact

with the wire. On a5mm2 wire, 21.2%of the insulation is

torn during thestripping process.

In contrast, with Artos’ patented Universal StrippingBlade, eight cutting surfaces

contact the wire. On thatsame 5mm2 wire, only 7.7%

of the insulation is torn, drastically improving quality.

This design allows for processing of the completewire range (from .022mm2

to 6mm2) without changing blades.

An integrated terminal strip chop-offmaintains a working platform free ofterminal scrap.

Standard V-Blade

Universal Blade

Our Windows® 98 or

NT based software is

extremely easy to learn and

use. It provides graphical

representation of wire color

and end of wire applications

– and even allows for new

icons to be created.

The Process Table greatly

simplifies the creation

of new part programs

by using existing

process properties.

An integrated Ink-Jet

marking option can be

programmed through

the MTX operator

screen, allowing

markings to be included

in part programs.

The MTX operator interface

features Artos’ revolutionary

“Global Database” Software. This

software allows set-up information,

including wire positions and

programs, to be shared via

network between multiple

machines (on site or off), thus

eliminating the need for duplicate

set-up procedures.

The software’s database has been

divided into two tables for simple

part creation:

1) The Wire Table contains all

programming parameters relating

to a specific wire type, including:

feed rates, stripping diameter,

color, etc.

2) The Process Table contains

all information relating to the

end of wire application, including:

strip length, end of core position,

seal position, crimp height,

tinning dwell time, etc.

New parts are made by simply

combining a wire with a leading

and trailing process, and entering

the required wire length.

The software’s “Job Designer”

feature then allows operators to

create, arrange and recall harness

or batch programs by harness part

number ... and all it takes is a few

keystrokes.

O P E R A T E D B Y P O W E R F U L , I N T U I T I V E S O F T W A R E

Wire Sizes –0,22 to 6mm2 (24 to 10 AWG)Smaller sizes may be possibledepending on wire type

Wire Lengths –51mm to 100M (2" to 325')

Strip Lengths –0 to 16mm (0 to 0.630") Longer strip lengths may be possible with additional tooling

Electrical Requirement –208 to 480 Volt, 3 Phase, 50 or 60 Hz

Air Requirement –2.4 l/sec.@ 6 Bar (5 CFM @ 80 PSI)

Dimensions (LxWxH) –w/Passive Collector: 3175mm x1730mm x 1840mm (125 in x 70 in x 73 in.)

w/4M Collector 5850mm x1730mm x 1840mm (230 in x 70 in x 73 in.)

Height with guard open: 2900mm (114 in.)

Shipping Weight –MTX w/2 TU-10s: Approx.1818kg (4000 lbs.)

Our engineers have thought of everything to make

your job of processing wire easier. We’ve built in a

number of quality assurance measures and features

to keep you operating at peak performance. Some

of these highlights include:

■ Closed loop servos – to provide feedback as to

all end of core positioning movements.

■ A belt-driven feed drive system (with length

verification through a separate encoder) –

to ensure accurate cutting lengths.

■ Adjustable and programmable pressure settings

for the wire gripping modules – to accommodate

different insulation types and thicknesses.

■ In-process inspections – to ensure the quality of

stripping, seal position and crimping.

Q U A L I T Y A S S U R A N C E S A R E B U I L T R I G H T I N

Data collection and display is availablefor monitoring process controls. Based on maximum cycle speeds, actual production rates will vary.

Preventive maintenance can be scheduled through the operator software which automatically remindsusers to perform required maintenance before failures.

Bad wires are made unusable andcan be collected separately fromgood parts.

MTX-5

MTX SERIES 5 SPECIFICATIONS

Artos Engineering Company, P.O. Box 1650, Waukesha, WI 53187 U.S.A. Phone (262) 524-6600 • FAX (262) 524-0400 • www.artosnet.com

Bulletin No. MTX-5M-5-00 e-mail: sales@artosnet.com

MTX

Note: Specificationsare subject to changewithout notice, andexceptions may applydepending on application, wire and other variables.Optional equipmentmay require standardmachine modificationand/or later specifications.