Machine Control Specialists, Inc.

What’s New?

Just introduced at the 2017 CWIEME trade show in Rosemont Illinois. The new Joystick Controlled Traverse system with Reverse Bend.

We've Moved! MCS is proud to announce we have moved to a new, larger location. Our new facility is located at 35 N Garden Avenue, Roselle IL, 60172.
Newly added Sales Coordinator: MCS is proud to welcome our newest addition to the team. Jake Thompson will be leading the Sales and Marketing division of MCS. Please take a look at our "Contact Us" page for more information.
Fully Automated Coiling: MCS offers fully automatic coiling directly onto a lined mandrel without recoil or gluing. Other new automation features include: Open/Closed pitch changes in one revolution and tapered winding on Bi-Conical Braider Spools.
Miniature Point Coiling Machines: MCS is excited to enter the world of Point Coilers with the newest addition of our Miniature Point Coiling machines. These machines are specifically designed to produce Microcoils.
Model 1400 Fine Wire Tensioner: Designed for very fine wire, this system maintains a preset tension in grams whether the wire is moving or stationary. Can be used as a stand-alone unit or can be interfaced to the winder control.
Fully Automated Respooling Systems: For both Solder and Wire.
Barcode Data Entry: For ease of use when selecting Programs and Materials.
New Model 104: The new Model 104 is designed to wind miniature platinum sensor coils used in gas detectors, PRT's, RTD's and other typical applications. These coils typically are wound on .020 diameter mandrel. The wire can be as small as 56AWG.
Aerotech CNC Controls: MCS is proud to announce we now offer Aerotech CNC controls for special applications. "Contact Us" for more information regarding applications.
New Model 105DS: MCS now offers a Stacked Dual Spindle Medical Coil Winder. The Model 105DS alternates winding on on spindle while the other is unloaded, virtually doubling production.
New Model 1900 - Coil Winder Counter - Winding Machine Counter: MCS now offers a programmable digital Coil Winder Counter for retrofit applications. The Model 1900 is an easily configurable counter unit that will replace all types of obsolete counters. Multiple count input and output configurations and are available. Multiple preset options are available.
CoilPro 4.0 now supports Windows 10: MCS now offers Windows 7 or Windows 10 on our MCS6 PC Based Controls.
New Model 105DC - Direct Coiling on Liner Covered Mandrel: MCS now offers a fully automatic catheter coiling machine that can wind round or flat wire directly on a liner covered mandrel. No operator is necessary to automatically start the wire. The Model 105DC will wind the wire with multiple pitch changes and cut the final turn to complete the automatic process. Introduced to the market in October 2014.
Newly added sales representatives: MCS is proud to announce that we have added two new sales representatives. In Europe / United Kingdom we are working with Arlee Medical and Mr. Frank Haverson. In Mexico we are working with AR Industrial Supplies and Mr. Arturo Reveles. Please take a look at our "Contact Us" page for more information.
Support for Accuwinder Machinery: MCS now offers control conversions and rebuilds for the discontinued Accuwinder line of machinery. Having trouble with your Accuwinder and cannot get help? Please call MCS, we can offer solutions.
New Model 1500 - Tension Readout Unit: MCS now offers a digital in-line Tension Readout Unit to measure and display in real time the tension applied to a wire while winding. The 4 digit display will read out wire tension, speed, length while winding a coil. Offered in multiple configurations - both vertical and horizontal - with software applications for real time data acquisition and processing.
New Model 101 - Micro Coil Winding Machines: MCS offers a group of special machines for winding micro coils used in medical applications. Some of these coils are used in MRI imaging. Vision system are offered to magnify the micro coil during the winding process. Look at our line of Micro Coil Winders to see a few of these. Additionally, a Model 1400 very fine wire tensioner can be added for added precision.
Platinum Sensor Coil Winding Machines: MCS offers a group of special machines for winding miniature platinum sensor coils. Manual and fully automatic machines are available. Vision system are offered to magnify the miniature coil during the winding process. Look at our line of Platinum Sensor Coil Winders to see a few of these.
Optional Control Systems: MCS has offered our MCS1 Embedded & MCS4 PC Based controls for 20 years. During this time these controls have evolved a number of times, they are now called the MCS2 Embedded & MCS6 PC Based controls. Recently we built a very special machine that incorporated an Aerotech control. It offered the ability to use CAD software to generate a program through a 'Post Processor' and perform movements similar to CNC machining center.
New Model 103 / 130 - Heater Element / Resistor Winding Machines: MCS offers a group of special machines for winding filaments, heating elements and resistors. In line resistance measurement will modify pitch if wire is out of tolerance. Look at our line of Heater Element / Resistor Winders to see a few of these.
New Model 105 - Medical Coil Winder Line: In addition to our popular line of Model 105P high production variable pitch winders, MCS now produces Medical Coil Winders for Laboratory use. The new Model 105L is built on a lighter & smaller frame to easily move into tight quarters in a lab or low production area. The new machine retains all of the control performance of the heavier machine but limits the amount of fully automatic production features. This new machine has high speed spindles up to 10,000 RPM. A brushless linear servomotor is used to silently drive the traverse. Non-contact lead-lag wire sensing is used to control stiffness in coils. Coated wire is easily wound without damage while maintaining stiffness.
New Model 1800 - Multiple Filar Servo Pay Off Tensioners: For Medical and Electrical manufacturing, MCS offers a series of Closed Loop Servo Pay Off Tensioners in assorted ranges. Wire or fiber range from .0005 (.0127mm) through .070 (1.8 mm). Look at our line of Servo Pay Off Tensioners to see a few of these.
New Model 1100 - Servo Payoff Tensioners: For Electrical manufacturing, MCS offers a series of Closed Loop Wire Tensioners in assorted ranges. Wire range from 56AWG (.0127mm) through 10AWG (2.6mm). Look at our line of Servo Pay Off Tensioners to see a few of these.
New Model 116, 117, 118 - Respooling machines: For Medical and Electrical manufacturing, MCS offers a group of special machines for refilling spools with special materials while accurately tensioning with closed loop Tensioners. In line insulation testing is available. Look at our line of Respooling Machines to see a few of these.
New Model 106 - Mandrel Coiling Machines: For Medical and Spring manufacturing, the Model 106 mandrel coiling machine uses a unique method of coiling close wound springs in a fully automatic continuous process. Finished coils from multiple spindles are cut to length sorted in chutes.
Special custom designed machinery and automation: Using our extensive motion control expertise, MCS has tackled some of the most difficult applications with success. Look at our line of Specially Designed Machines to see a few of these. Please contact us to quote on any application using computers, motion, robotics and automation, better known as "Mechatronics".
New Model105DL - Fully Automatic, Dual Spindle, Precision Medical Coil Winders: The new specially designed series of machines are capable of winding two medical coils simultaneously after automatically feeding a new length of mandrel wire from supply spools. The Model 105DL machine winds two complete coils and drops the finished components into a trough at the end of the cycle. The cycle will repeat continuously until materials run out.
New Model 130 - Continuous Coil Winder: The new specially designed series of machines are capable of continuously winding a wire over a core material. The machine is commonly used to wind resistors, heating elements and microcoils for medical applications. The Model 130 can be ordered as a Single-Filar, Bi-filar, Tri-filar or Quad-filar machine. Programmable tensioning is used on both the core material and overwrap wire.
New Model 105B - Benchtop Precision Medical Coil Winder: The new specially designed series of machines are capable of winding catheters, catheter tips, and other precision medical coils. Typical coils have .001-.025 inch (.025-.630mm) diameter medical grade stainless steel wire wound over an .001-.188 inch (.025-4.75mm) diameter mandrel. The Model 105 & Model 105L coil winders rotates a long mandrel between two synchronized servomotors while a special nozzle guides the wire. A programmable closed loop tensioner is used to precisely control winding tension. Pitch is calculated to .000001 inch (.0001mm) accuracy and can be changed in .01 revolution of the mandrel.
The introduction of the Model 103 Resistor / Heater Coil Winder: The new specially designed Model 103 is capable of precision winding resistor / heating elements to exact ohm reading. An integral precision multi-meter constantly monitors resistance during winding. The calculation of turns is done automatically after parameters for "Turns/Inch" and "Length" are entered. Precise changes can be easily made to adjust resistance.
Support for discontinued coil winder lines: MCS continually finds customers in need of modernizing their winding operation. They usually have older machines that are mechanically sound and only need new motors and electronics. In many cases support may be discontinued or the original manufacturer may be out of business. We have solutions for machines from over 31 different manufacturers including Accuwinder, Bachi, Bobifil, EPM, Essex, Fisher Baker, George Stevens, Leesona, LaCesa, Meteor, Prosys, and Universal etc. MCS stands ready to support your coil winding operation. We can provide a wide range of solutions to keep these popular machines running, including complete rebuilds and control conversions with warranties. We can be counted on to be a long term provider of parts, service and support.
The introduction of the Model 300DT: At the past TEAM Show, the transformer winding industry trade show in Chicago, we introduced the latest addition to our line of special coil winding machines, the "Dual Traverse" Model 300DT. The machine is based on our MET300 series of heavy duty winding machines with the addition of two separate wire guides and traverse systems. Each traverse system is driven by its own brushless servomotor and lead screw. The "Dual Traverse" is capable of guiding two separate wires of different sizes simultaneously. This allows both the primary and secondary of a transformer to be wound at the same time thereby cutting the cycle time virtually in half. The spindle is available with a belt drive or gear box transmission and a brushless servomotor. It is capable of pulling from 50 to 8 AWG. The machine comes with the MCS4 PC based control and our “Coil Pro” multi-media graphical user interface software. Of course this new feature is available on any machine in our product line as well as on any control conversion or rebuild.
Support for discontinued Meteor winding machines: We now provide control conversions and support for all Meteor coil winding machines. The M20 benchtop winder is greatly improved with an MCS1 control conversion including brushless servomotors and the Electro Guide option. The Model PRA600 multi spindle winder is greatly improved with an MCS4 control conversion. It too receives brushless servomotors in place of stepper motors. New life for these robust machines is available with continuous support from MCS.
The introduction of the Model 300TFM: At the past Electrical Manufacturing and Coil Winding Expo 2000, the coil winding industry show in Cincinnati, we introduced the latest addition to our line of heavy duty coil winding machines, the Model 300TFM. The machine was designed to fit between the heavy duty benchtops and the large floor model machines. The spindle is available with a belt drive or gear box transmission and a brushless servomotor. The traverse uses a brushless servomotor to drive a zero backlash lead screw. It is capable of pulling from 50 to 8 AWG. The machine comes with the MCS4 PC based control and our “Coil Pro” multi-media graphical user interface software.
MCS4 PC based control utilizes a single built in Pentium based computer, eliminating multi-computer communication errors. The control runs on Windows XP with “Coil Pro” software to create a graphical user interface with full multi-media. The multi-media feature uses audio, video and graphics to instruct and train operators. Now with multi-level security and scheduled maintenance warning indicators. Update virtually any brand of winding machine up to 16 axes. The control is also fully network compatible and upgradeable via the Internet.
New “Unwind” feature: All MCS controls with foot pedal control now have an “Unwind” feature to back up the spindle. This is done while decrementing the turn count and moving the traverse in reverse. It allows a minor mistake to be corrected in a complex hand wound coil.
“Electro Guide” programmable wire guided traverse: Use Electro Guide to upgrade or eliminate messy, noisy and temperamental hydraulic winders. Easily wind difficult precision wound perfect layer coils. Electro Guide is an attachment for the MCS1 Control with Servo X Axis used on the Model 115EG Bench Winder. Since the Electro Guide feature is fully programmable it may be enabled or disabled as required in any wind. Standard pitch traverse is always available including spiral pitch.
Fully programmable automatic paper feeder: New stick winders are available with paper feed attachment. Upgrades are available for previously owned stick winders like the Model 307 Stick Winder with Automatic Paper Feed. Programmable paper feed length and shelf position. Windows XP and Coil Pro software.
Model 115-3 Multi Axis Benchtop Winder: Benchtop winders like the MCS1-3 shown can now be updated to full 3 Axes of motion for precise wire placement. Movements like terminal wrapping and interpolated multi axis movements are now possible. The benchtop winder conversion includes 3 brushless servomotors and lead screws to drive an eyelet assembly. All this is accomplished in same table space as used by the original machine. Upgrades are available for previously owned Model 115’s. Available with programmable tension.
Dual Traverse Transformer Winder: Wind primary and secondary simultaneously. Dual traverse systems can operate at different pitch rates. Upgrades are available for previously owned stick or hand winders. Windows XP and Coil Pro software.
MCS1 Micro stepping Axis: Between the inexpensive bipolar stepper traverse and high end servo traverse, we have added a new microstepper traverse. The new system provides many improvements over the bipolar stepper while keeping a reasonable cost.
“Mcscom” Software: Provides a Graphical User Interface method of communicating with the MCS1 embedded control. MCSCOM runs under Windows 98/2K/XP. It allows you to upload and download multiple programs to and from the machine. You also can use Microsoft Notepad's style editor to edit, copy, cut and paste multiple program files. MCSCOM allows you to save and retrieve multiple winding programs on a PC or Laptop.
Testimonials - from a few of our satisfied customers

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Machine Control Specialists, Inc.
35 N Garden Avenue
Roselle, IL 60172-1742
Voice: 630-980-3200 Fax: 630-980-3249
Web: www.mcsinc.com Email: info@mcsinc.com

Last Update: September 11, 2018

Just introduced at the 2017 CWIEME trade show in Rosemont Illinois. The new Joystick Controlled Traverse system with Reverse Bend.

We've Moved! MCS is proud to announce we have moved to a new, larger location. Our new facility is located at 35 N Garden Avenue, Roselle IL, 60172.

Newly added Sales Coordinator: MCS is proud to welcome our newest addition to the team. Jake Thompson will be leading the Sales and Marketing division of MCS. Please take a look at our "Contact Us" page for more information.

Fully Automated Coiling: MCS offers fully automatic coiling directly onto a lined mandrel without recoil or gluing. Other new automation features include: Open/Closed pitch changes in one revolution and tapered winding on Bi-Conical Braider Spools.

Miniature Point Coiling Machines: MCS is excited to enter the world of Point Coilers with the newest addition of our Miniature Point Coiling machines. These machines are specifically designed to produce Microcoils.

Model 1400 Fine Wire Tensioner: Designed for very fine wire, this system maintains a preset tension in grams whether the wire is moving or stationary. Can be used as a stand-alone unit or can be interfaced to the winder control.

Fully Automated Respooling Systems: For both Solder and Wire.

Barcode Data Entry: For ease of use when selecting Programs and Materials.

New Model 104: The new Model 104 is designed to wind miniature platinum sensor coils used in gas detectors, PRT's, RTD's and other typical applications. These coils typically are wound on .020 diameter mandrel. The wire can be as small as 56AWG.

Aerotech CNC Controls: MCS is proud to announce we now offer Aerotech CNC controls for special applications. "Contact Us" for more information regarding applications.

New Model 105DS: MCS now offers a Stacked Dual Spindle Medical Coil Winder. The Model 105DS alternates winding on on spindle while the other is unloaded, virtually doubling production.

CoilPro 4.0 now supports Windows 10: MCS now offers Windows 7 or Windows 10 on our MCS6 PC Based Controls.

Support for Accuwinder Machinery: MCS now offers control conversions and rebuilds for the discontinued Accuwinder line of machinery. Having trouble with your Accuwinder and cannot get help? Please call MCS, we can offer solutions.

New Model 1100 - Servo Payoff Tensioners: For Electrical manufacturing, MCS offers a series of Closed Loop Wire Tensioners in assorted ranges. Wire range from 56AWG (.0127mm) through 10AWG (2.6mm). Look at our line of Servo Pay Off Tensioners to see a few of these.

New Model 106 - Mandrel Coiling Machines: For Medical and Spring manufacturing, the Model 106 mandrel coiling machine uses a unique method of coiling close wound springs in a fully automatic continuous process. Finished coils from multiple spindles are cut to length sorted in chutes.

New “Unwind” feature: All MCS controls with foot pedal control now have an “Unwind” feature to back up the spindle. This is done while decrementing the turn count and moving the traverse in reverse. It allows a minor mistake to be corrected in a complex hand wound coil.

Dual Traverse Transformer Winder: Wind primary and secondary simultaneously. Dual traverse systems can operate at different pitch rates. Upgrades are available for previously owned stick or hand winders. Windows XP and Coil Pro software.

MCS1 Micro stepping Axis: Between the inexpensive bipolar stepper traverse and high end servo traverse, we have added a new microstepper traverse. The new system provides many improvements over the bipolar stepper while keeping a reasonable cost.

Testimonials - from a few of our satisfied customers