Auxiliary processes are eliminated

Solutions

When Stefanie Schwarz-Keller experienced the machine in operation for the first time, she was impressed with the perfect interaction of hardware and software. She was also convinced by the variety of processes that the machine could do for her staff. Laborious procedures such as knocking parts out of the scrap skeleton and sorting them onto pallets are now a thing of the past. The safe, automated part removal process reduces the workload for Keller Laser significantly, reducing the number of process steps and saving time. For example, auxiliary processes such as post-processing caused by microjoints are eliminated. This not only makes work easier for the employees and speeds up production sequences, part quality is also increased. The risk of scratches is reduced as parts are sorted with suction cups.

Implementation

Before the TruLaser Center 7030 was integrated in the production at Keller Laser, employees of the company had the opportunity to become acquainted with the equipment at TRUMPF in Grüsch. This meant that the company's staff could familiarise themselves with the system and start production immediately after commissioning in their own production hall. The machine is supplied with raw materials via a store connected at the back. After the cutting process and removal of small parts via SmartGate, up to 180 freely positionable SmartLift pins lift cut parts out of the scrap skeleton from below. At the same time, the SortMaster Speed presses against it from above with its suction plates, ensuring precise linear guidance when the parts are lifted out. The optimum positions of the pins and suction cups are also calculated automatically.

Forecast

Thanks to the TruLaser Center 7030, several process steps could be reduced or completely eliminated. The company now has its eye on all other auxiliary processes in order to make the entire production more efficient in future. The numerous innovations and automation processes of the TruLaser Center 7030 give Stefanie Schwarz-Keller and her staff a lot of useful food for thought.