FOCUS ON SURFACE FINISHING
EdgeBreaker ® with Wizard software
ARKU ’ s new deburring machine for punched and laser-cut parts , the EdgeBreaker ® 6000 , was also on display at the event .
“ We designed this machine to be very flexible when it comes to various processing requirements . It is particularly suitable for laser job shops who process a wide range of parts . Together with the Wizard software , less experienced employees can easily work with the machine . The Wizard uses four parameters to select the best suited tools from the available library . It also calculates the optimal throughput speed on its own . This way , the EdgeBreaker ® 6000 works with maximum productivity and the deburring tools do not wear out too quickly ,” explained ARKU .
“ We see a stronger desire for deburred sheets across all industries . This is an advantage for us because we can offer the option at any time ,” reported Johannes Hemmer , Plant Manager , TMS Metall-und- Stahlbau S . A . in Grevenmacher , Luxembourg , during the event .
At the InfoDays 2023 , visitors also learned more about the interaction of the machine and the actual tools utilised during processing . Advice was offered on individual applications and ARKU tested sample parts brought by the visitors .
An eye on efficiency
Levelling was an important part of the InfoDays event . This year , ARKU focused on the automation of these processes mainly because an activity , such as loading and unloading a precision leveller , can be repetitive and is well suited to robots . Additional technology increases productivity even more .
“ Visitors to Baden-Baden learned how man and machine work together optimally and why our robots do not need programming . We showed the interaction of the FlatMaster ® 88
The EdgeBreaker ® 6000 deburring machine , which ARKU developed particularly for laser job shops .
precision leveller , FlatJack ® flatness control system and the EasyBot ® vision robot ,” ARKU told ISMR .
Levelling is not only important for sheetmetal parts , but also when working with coil . For sheet-metal workers , ARKU has developed a new coil-fed laser blanking system with TRUMPF . This is designed for complete flexibility when it comes to producing mediumbatch sizes directly from coil .
“ Compared to blanks , cutting parts from the coil by laser saves a lot of waste . In addition , coil-fed laser blanking systems offer higher throughput than traditional laser cutting machines . Both factors reduce the cost per part , even for medium-batch sizes . We offered key information about coil-fed laser blanking systems at InfoDays ,” added ARKU .
Future student employees of ARKU had their own demonstration area during InfoDays . Among other things , they showcased how very specific small parts can be deburred with the
EdgeBreaker ® 6000 . In addition , the students and trainees presented other projects during the event .
Visitors concluded their trip to Baden-Baden with a trip to Bühl , ARKU ’ s new production facility . The new assembly line for deburring machines and the assembly of precision levellers was showcased . With this facility , ARKU has now increased its production and storage area by 50 %. n
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About ARKU
Founded in 1928 , family-owned ARKU Maschinenbau GmbH is a market specialist in straightening technology with over 50 years of experience . The company offers an extensive range of high-capacity and precision levellers as well as deburring and rounding machines . In addition , it provides part handling around the straightening and deburring machines with its own business division .
With headquarters in Baden- Baden , Germany , and ISO-certified subsidiaries in Kunshan ( China ) and Cincinnati ( USA ), the company covers markets in over 30 countries . The product range includes precision parts straightening and deburring machines , automated parts handling with robots and complete coil lines . ARKU machines are used in industrial sheet-metal processing . This is mainly in the automotive , mechanical engineering and shipbuilding sectors .
First the slag is removed , then deburred and subsequently the edges are rounded .
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