PRODUCT REVIEWS
Based at Borgo Ticino ( Italy ), a few kilometres from Malpensa International Airport in Milan , coil processing specialist Saronni celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2020 . It manufactures press / coil feeding , cut-to-length ( CTL ) and embossing lines ( including punching , cutting and stacking ). It produced its first compact feeding line ( without loop ) in 1963 . Lines can be customised to customer requirements or retrofitted .
Saronni products include coil-handling equipment ; compact feeding lines ; traditional feeding lines ( with loop ); cut-to-length lines ; embossing lines ; coil-to-coil lines ; straighteners ; levellers ; combi-straighteners and levellers with automatic straightening roll cassette-change ; high-speed servo-feeders ; zig zag servo feeders ; coil welding units ; automatic disk cutting lines and decoiling / straightening software .
Founded in 1950 , it has successfully developed and installed lines all over the world with hundreds of customers active mainly in the automotive and industrial household appliances sectors .
One of its customers , in the furniture hardware sector , asked Saronni to design , build and assemble two technically demanding and identical coil feeding lines . It was
Customised coil feeding line
important that the lines offered higher levels of productivity which Saronni delivered through a higher degree of automation and process control . The resulting modern coil feeding line features a double decoiler ; high-precision straightener with 21 straightening rolls in ‘ sixhigh ’ level configuration and intermediate spiral rolls for process optimisation .
Saronni also integrated an automatic , innovative system to clean the straightening
The customised coil feeding line .
rolls and avoid machine shut-down as well as operator intervention . This offered important safety benefits for its customer .
Meet Saronni at Blechexpo in Stuttgart , Germany , on stand 8206 in Hall 8 from 7-10 November 2023 . n
www . saronni . com
Welding and production automation
Pemamek Ltd ., a welding and production automation provider , exhibited at the recent Schweissen & Schneiden trade show in Essen , Germany ( 11-15 September 2023 ).
“ Our presence at Schweissen & Schneiden reflects our commitment to innovation and excellence in welding automation ,” said Emilia Vuorela , Head of Marketing , Pemamek . “ We ’ re thrilled to return to Essen to unveil our latest automation developments and launch three new groundbreaking software systems . These technologies not only benefit our customers but also revolutionize the manufacturing landscape .”
At the exhibition , Pemamek showcased its
The PEMA Skytrack robot station .
PEMA Skytrack robot station and introduced three new additions to the PEMA Core software family . These were :
■ AutoScan : Sophisticated software for high-level adaptive welding that requires minimal user input .
■ Visio 3D : An advanced solution for shipbuilding , designed for precise and efficient workpiece scanning .
■ PathPlanner : Intelligent software for automatic , collision-free path planning .
Pemamek hosted live demonstrations of its PEMA Skytrack robot station daily at the exhibition , with product specialists on hand to answer questions from show visitors .
The manufacturer ’ s booth also featured a weld gallery showcasing reference pieces that highlighted the extensive capabilities of laser-hybrid welding , SAW welding for thick materials , nozzle welding and more .
“ Throughout the event , we also discussed a range of solutions and services designed to tackle industry challenges including the welder shortage , the demand for automation and the transition to greener solutions ,” Pemamek told ISMR .
Pemamek Ltd , founded in 1970 , is a global welding and production automation
Pemamek production facilities .
specialist . With extensive experience in welding and production automation , it is dedicated to helping heavy fabrication industries ( such as shipbuilding , wind energy and power generation ) to raise their productivity levels .
The family-owned limited company employs 350 personnel at its headquarters and factory in Finland . It has daughter companies in the USA , Spain , Italy and Germany as well as local sales offices in Brazil and Poland . In June 2023 , it invested 15 million euros into factory expansion and R & D . The investment decision was supported by orders from the wind energy industry during Spring 2022 , but also the growing demand for heavy industry robot solutions . n
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