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Prima Power ’ s new Laser Genius + 2D machine with Combo Tower Laser and picking and stacking robot , PSR 2D .
Prima Power at Blechexpo
Prima Power will be showcasing its latest solutions to meet the needs of the sheet metal world at Blechexpo in Stuttgart , Germany , from 26-29 October 2021 .
“ Visitors can discover our comprehensive and versatile technologies for the entire production chain . The diversification of technologies presented on the Prima Power stand ( laser cutting , punching , bending , automation , software ), is complemented by the presence of a ‘ special guest ’. For the first time , a corner entirely dedicated to Prima Additive – a business unit of the Prima Industrie group dedicated to metal 3D printing solutions – will be on the Prima Power booth at Blechexpo ,” it told ISMR .
For 2D laser cutting , Prima Power will showcase its Laser Genius +. With its high dynamics ( 180m / min . trajectory speed and 2.8g acceleration ), cycle times can be considerably reduced and productivity and cutting quality increased . With a wide range of laser powers available , Laser Genius + is a ‘ plug & play ’ compact machine where all services , already tested , are integrated into one dedicated module separated from the machine ’ s working area . Rapid installation times ( ready to cut in two days ), a symmetrical and reversible layout and a small footprint are other benefits .
“ Despite its compact layout , the Laser Genius + has the largest working area
Prima Power ’ s combined punch + laser machine Combi Sharp with Compact Express .
compared to other 2D machines available on the market ( X , Y axis strokes : 3150 x 1600 for the 1530 model ; 4320 x 2200 for the 2040 model and 6320 x 2200 for the 2060 model ),” added the Italian manufacturer .
Prima Power ’ s BCe Smart servo-electric panel bender .
Laser Genius + can be connected to the entire range of Prima Power automation systems . At Blechexpo , it will be displayed with its Combo Tower Laser and the new flexible picking and stacking robot , PSR 2D , by Prima Power . PSR 2D can be connected directly to the Night Train FMS storage solution . An automatic panel bender can also be connected to PSR 2D , creating an automated production line from raw sheet metal to cut and bent finished products .
Prima Power ’ s BCe Smart bending cell will also be showcased at Blechexpo . It is a servo-electric machine , designed for customers looking for a flexible and semiautomatic panel bender with a ‘ safetyintegrated ’ concept that allows the operator to focus only on value-added operations , aided by visual devices and sound signals . Two laser scanners , instead of physical barriers , and worktable tops can be lowered to facilitate loading of small or medium-sized parts . BCe Smart features two innovative technologies for bending quality control . DABA ( Dynamic Adjustment of the Bending Angle ) is a proprietary technology that considerably reduces the time required to create a new panel , using corrective parameters suggested in relation to several material variables . API ( Advanced Profile Inspection ) is a complementary patented option that consists of a camera device used to apply corrections to a bend to reach the target angle within the required tolerance .
The Prima Power line of combined punch + laser systems will also be showcased at Blechexpo . Visitors can see the Combi Sharp in action , the compact servo-electric model that combines punching , forming , marking , bending and fibre laser cutting in one machine . The cornerstones of the machine ’ s productivity include large tool capacity ( up to 384 standard or 128 index tools ), a wide range of special tools and easy / rapid set-up / change . At Blechexpo , it will be equipped with the Compact Express , a fully automated material handling device featuring several combinations of automatic and manual loading / unloading cycles .
Live demonstrations of Prima Power software for smart manufacturing will also be available for visitors to experience how a single module can schedule and monitor the entire manufacturing process , all technologies involved and all levels of automation . At Blechexpo , Prima Power will be displaying all its software packages to support different levels of production automation . n
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