Kocher+Beck exhibited its GapMaster EM (Electronic Move) as a highlight of the company’s booth. The servo-driven adjustable anvil system is the only one on the market that offers adjustments by a rotary dial and digital input with haptic feedback for the operator, the company states.

The system allows adjustment steps as small as 0.25 of a micron, and it is on display for the first time. Kocher+Beck is showing the ability to use one HMI control system to operate two GapMasters simultaneously.

“The GapMaster system eliminates the disadvantages of the fixed system by the introduction of an adjustable anvil cylinder,” said David Morris, president. “Eccentric controlled bearers allow the adjustment of the free running cylinder body by a total of +/- 0.1mm, effectively moving the anvil surface closer or further away from the die. The GapMaster enables adjustment to one or both sides of the air gap between the cutting cylinder and the anvil in steps of 0.8 µm. This allows the air gap to be adjusted up and down to accommodate a wide range of backing materials without changing the cutter, and will also compensate for die wear and extend the life of the die.”

A selection of K+B industry-renowned flexible dies and precision-engineered magnetic and print cylinders were also at the show, along with samples of TecScreen printing plates, which are the ideal choice for the most intricate and delicate printing detail.

Kocher+Beck highlighted its continuous advancements in diecutting with a new Industry 4.0-ready digital KMS Pressure Gauge System, equipped with a variety of sensors and offering higher stability under load changes.