Operation

Input and unstacker

• A full pallet unmarked flanges is put on a conveyor by a forklift. The conveyor imports the the pallet into the machine.
• A photcell detects the position. The photocell can be adjusted to the type of flange.
• The pallet is lifted hydraulic.
• The PLC positions the the right place for clamping.
• The gripper clamps the opper flange. Meanwhile the pallet lowers a couple of cm so the gripper can close completely.

Press

• After rolling the flanges they bulge at one side.
• In the first working station they are straightened hydraulically.

Marking

• This station is equipped with a dot peen scribing unit that is used for engraving all kinds of markings and client logos.

Drilling

• This station contains 2 drilling units for making holes of 3 mm to 16 mm. With the 2 units it is possible to drill 2 holes at once either with the same or a different diameter.

Punching

• In this station the flange is punched to make the centeren over the core go more smoothly.

Plasma

• An existing plasma cutter was integrated in the production line.
• The plasma cutter is used the create holes with bigger diameters and more complex hole patterns.

Chamfer

• This chamfer unit Prepares the central holes for welding.

Press

• Hydraulic press to push the central hole over as welding preparation.

Output/stacker

• The flanges are automatically stacked and transported out of the machine on a roller conveyor at the output station.

Transport between stations

• For transporting the flanges between stations SCHUNK electromagnets are used.

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