PRODUCT REVIEWS
Mobile sheet separator
The mobile , switchable sheet separator recently developed by Goudsmit Magnetics from Waalre is designed to ensure rapid and safe separation of adhesive or oiled steel sheet up to a thickness of about 4mm . This prevents simultaneous picking up of two sheets at the same time , which can cause disruption of the automated process and damage tools and dies .
“ The strong neodymium magnetequipped plate separator is hand-operated and is considerably lighter in weight than previous versions . Weighing 14kg , it is easy to move and flexible to use ( also because it requires no power supply ). The magnetic package is easily switched on and off by a rotary mechanism . The strength is variably adjustable and air pressure is not required ; this makes it durable and flexible . The system is also very safe to use due to the visible switchable magnetic field and the consequent absence of radiating magnetism ,” said the Dutch manufacturer .
Goudsmit developed the mobile sheet separator especially for the automotive sector and has now included it in its standard delivery programme . The spreading magnet is also applicable in other semi-automatic processes , such as on press systems and laser-cutting machines . It was on display at the EuroBLECH exhibition in Hanover .
Magnetic sheet separators find applications in , amongst others , the sheetprocessing industry and in automated production cells . Because the steel sheets are oiled or stick together for some other reason , several sheets can be stacked off at the same time . This causes production downtime as well as damage to dies and tools .
Above and left : The lightweight , mobile magnetic sheet separator is manually switchable and separates adhesive or oiled steel sheet .
“ The use of strong neodymium plate separators ensures that plates — despite the oil film — separate from each other , after which they can be lifted off the stack one-by-one . The manually adjustable magnetic field ensures a safe and sustainable working environment and prevents unnecessary delays in the production process ,” concluded the manufacturer .
. goudsmitmagnets . com
Inline metal bending control
At the EuroBLECH trade show in Hanover , therefore an increase of throughput and Vision Components showcased its laser efficiency . The measurement resolution is profiler for angle measurement and inline better than +/ - 0.05 °. The easy-to-mount control of sheet-metal bending processes . sensor connects to any controller / PLC and The VC nano3D-Z laser triangulation sensor directly outputs the bending angle in degrees . operates autonomously , without an external The sensor is already integrated in DELEM computing unit , and is fully calibrated for angle and – new – CYBELEC controllers ,” said the measurement . manufacturer . “ It enables dynamic closed-loop contact Also new are a mounting kit and other pressure adjustment in press brakes and accessories for easy commissioning . The
The VC nano3D-Z laser triangulation sensor .
rugged IP67-grade laser profiler is suitable for die widths from V6 to V200 and heights from 55 to 150mm . Versions for larger dies are also available on request .
“ The sensor delivers results even with reflective or brushed surfaces as well as perforated sheet metal . We have developed it specifically as an OEM product and , in addition to the turnkey complete solution , also offer a modular kit for individual further development . The integrated embedded vision system and high-power blue laser ( class 2 ) are perfectly matched . Press-brake manufacturers will receive industrial-grade components with assured long-term availability ,” it added .
Vision Components is a leading international manufacturer of embedded vision systems . It also offers software libraries and develops customised solutions on request . The company , based in Ettlingen in southwestern Germany , was founded in 1996 by Michael Engel , inventor of the industrial-grade intelligent camera .
More world premieres followed , including “ the world ’ s first ” intelligent vision sensors and the “ first-ever ” embedded 3D laser profiler . Today , Vision Components has sales offices in the United States and Japan and works with local partners in over 25 countries . n
. vision-components . com
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