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the autonomy of the cutting system , as it makes different materials and thicknesses available continuously for just-in-time machining , reducing waiting times due to sheet metal feeding ,” said the Italian manufacturer .
“ If we add an automatic sorting solution to the loading / unloading device , we can also regain efficiency not just in the cutting phases but also in the machining phases after cutting ,” Bello expanded , highlighting the LTWS store-tower with MCU sorting .
Modular product range
The Salvagnini laser automation range is wide and modular , and each system can be configured differently to suit different production needs . The entire range has been updated , not only to respond practically to layout and configuration needs , but also to reduce loading / unloading times even further . The new ADLU connection automates the sheet metal loading and the machined sheet unloading phases , with a cycle time of less than one minute . It is equipped with suction-cups loading device and independent forks unloader , and for integration with the MCU or with any tray store if required .
ADLL , the Salvagnini connection with performance similar to the ADLU , is used in longitudinal configuration and can be integrated with either a store-tower or an MCU , is particularly suited to situations in which depth is a
The AVS artificial vision system .
The SVS sheet / scrap vision system .
constraint . In configurations from five to 20 trays , with ultra-rapid cycles and high autonomy , the LTWS store-tower is an extremely compact highend solution . It is available in single or double tower versions , with wooden pallets , without wooden pallets or mixed .
“ For workshops requiring flexible and compact machines , the LTWS Compact ’ s ultra-rapid cycle times can be further reduced with an extra bay , and can guarantee the machining of different materials in A / B / A / B sequence ,” added Salvagnini .
“ Process efficiency has been one of the most frequent industrial issues for several years now and is one of the founding pillars of the Industry 4.0 paradigm ,” Bello continued . “ Salvagnini has been concretely tackling this issue since 1993 , when it launched the first Order Processing System , the modular software for managing production , known as OPS .”
“ Compared to other process management software available on the market , OPS can define the rules and algorithms required to automate the process , adding intelligence to the system ,” he explained . “ To regain efficiency in the cutting phase , for example , we can add constraints relating to maximum scrap tolerances , efficiency or the number of kits to include in the same nest . OPS ensures that the system complies with these logics . Automatic OPS management eliminates jobs with low added value and cancels out the related waiting times .” n
Bevel plasma consumables
Hypertherm , a manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software , has announced the release of extreme bevel consumables for its MAXPRO200 ® LongLife ® air and oxygen plasma cutting system .
The consumables , designed for mechanised , robotic and handheld cutting , have an aggressive pointed geometry so that the plasma torch can tilt to an angle of up to 66.5 degrees . This makes the consumables suitable for a wide range of jobs including steep mechanised beveling , tube and pipe cutting , structural steel work , pressure vessel construction and handheld cutting .
“ In addition , it makes it easier for operators to see what they are cutting and gives them better access to beam flanges and areas with limited clearance for better cuts and fewer secondary operations ,” said the manufacturer .
The extreme bevel consumables are available for air and oxygen cutting at 130 and 200 amps . MAXPRO200 owners and operators can choose to purchase the consumables separately or as part of a starter kit ( part 528058 ) which includes consumables for all the extreme bevel cutting processes available for this system .
“ The MAXPRO200 is a true workhorse for companies demanding great cut quality along with high productivity and low operating costs ,” said Jorge Santana , a Hypertherm product manager . “ It ’ s 100 per cent duty cycle combined with 200 amps of power and the versatility offered by hand and mechanised cutting make it an enormously popular system . The addition of these extreme bevel consumables creates new opportunities for customers around the world .”
Hypertherm products include cutting systems , CNCs and software . Founded in 1968 and based in New Hampshire , Hypertherm is a 100 per cent Associate-owned company , employing more than 1,800 Associates , with operations and partner representation worldwide . See
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