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Italian company , Starmatik , specialises in robotic automation systems for machines in the sheet-metal industry . The company has been working with TRUMPF on automated bending cells since September 2021 . TRUMPF is increasingly incorporating solutions from partners into the strategy for its Machine Tools division .
Automated punch-laser
TRUMPF also launched its TruMatic 5000 manufacturing cell with the new SheetMaster at Blechexpo in Stuttgart for fully automated laser-cutting , punching and forming capabilities . The new SheetMaster enables fully automated flow of materials within the manufacturing cell from loading and unloading the machine to removing finished parts .
“ This solution is designed to be seamlessly integrated in a selfcontained smart factory , giving users efficiency gains along the entire process chain ,” said TRUMPF product manager , Steffen Wagner .
TRUMPF ’ s new machine is equipped with a 6kW fibre laser to maximize productivity . The system comes with a descending die that prevents parts from being scratched during the punching process . The TruMatic 5000 punching head also comes with a patented TRUMPF electric drive , known as the DeltaDrive , which reportedly uses around 30 per cent less energy .
TRUMPF has fully automated the material flow in the TruMatic 5000 . This improvement was made possible by new SheetMaster technology , which uses grippers to handle parts in the manufacturing cell . The suction cups on the new SheetMaster ’ s grippers are monitored by sensors and can be activated individually . This makes gripper operation more flexible , speeding up workpiece handling and saving valuable time especially for smaller batches .
The new SheetMaster can eject cut and punched parts from the manufacturing cell .
The SheetMaster can be connected to an automated STOPA storage system which automatically supplies the manufacturing cell with raw material . The system also sorts parts without human intervention . The new SheetMaster can eject cut and punched parts from the manufacturing cell . Parts can then be transported directly to the next stage of the process such as bending , deburring or grinding . This is designed to reduce non-productive time and increase efficiency on the shop floor .
The TruMatic 5000 ’ s automation technology also includes the ToolMaster ,
The TruMatic 5000 . a tool changer with up to
90 different tool cartridges that can automatically switch between multiple punching and forming tools . The ToolMaster enables users to produce small , high-mix batches of parts without having to manually retool the machine . Also included is an automatic nozzle changer with a nozzle inspection function . This prevents unscheduled stoppages during the night , for example due to a damaged nozzle . Typical areas of application include industrial kitchens , control-cabinet manufacturing and the furniture industry . n
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