Feeder large presses

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Feeder systems for large press lines

Our feeder systems are speci­ally deve­loped for use in large press lines and offer reliable and precise hand­ling of work­pieces. The range of appli­ca­tions is the produc­tion of car body parts, such as doors and side panels for cars.

 

Thanks to their robust, linear axes, our feeder systems are also suitable for retro­fit­ting press lines, espe­ci­ally with larger press distances.

 

The systems are manu­fac­tured exclu­si­vely in Germany. Our employees have many years of expe­ri­ence in the deve­lo­p­ment and manu­fac­ture of feeder systems.

 

We have been a reliable partner for our custo­mers for decades. We not only offer high-quality products, but also excel­lent service and compre­hen­sive advice to ensure that our custo­mers receive the best solu­tions for their produc­tion processes. We work closely with our custo­mers to develop indi­vi­dual and custo­mised solu­tions that meet the specific requi­re­ments of each customer.
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Feeder large presses

Feeder large presses
Func­tions
The feeder consists of two feed axles, whereby the second feed axle is a patented teles­copic axle that moves in multiple over­lap­ping directions.
The lifting axis consists of two drives and is ther­e­fore inde­pen­dent of the press distance.
The feeder also has two inde­pen­dent swivel­ling axes (B‑axis) and two shift axes (Y‑axis).
All axes are operated synchro­no­usly by servo­mo­tors via a jerk-free sequence on an elec­tronic guide shaft.

 

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Easy hand­ling and programming
Thanks to the linear and Carte­sian axis system, the feeders are very easy for the operator, setter and programmer to handle and programme.

 

Tech­no­logy
The feeder consists of compon­ents that have been used in our systems for many years and have ther­e­fore proven their worth.

 

Retro­fit­ta­bi­lity
The feeders can be retro­fitted quickly and easily so that they can also be used in exis­ting produc­tion systems.

 

Weight equa­li­sa­tion
The feeder has pneu­matic weight equa­li­sa­tion, which is auto­ma­ti­cally regu­lated accor­ding to the load.

 

Feeder vari­ants
The feeder system is used as a feeder for parts inser­tion, parts removal and parts trans­port between the presses.
Feeder suction cup tooling with formed part

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Feeder large presses

Feeder large presses
Retro­fit­ting press line

 

In this appli­ca­tion example, the feeder system was retro­fitted to a large hydraulic press line. The press distance to be bridged here is eleven metres. The mate­rial is trans­ported directly from press to press. The previous inter­me­diate trays that were required between the presses are no longer necessary.
In addi­tion, the feeder can now swivel the compon­ents around the B‑axis and move left and right along the Y‑axis. This also makes it very easy to trans­port complex components.
Due to the higher acce­le­ra­tion of the new system, the overall system has a corre­spon­dingly higher total output.
Feeder hotforming
Hotforming feeder
Feeder large press simulation view with width adjustment and telescopic axle
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Feeder large press width adjustment in mounting frame
Feeder large presses in mounting frame
Simulation of large press line with feeder
Feeder suction cup tooling with formed part
Feeder suction cup tooling with formed part
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Feeder large presses view telescopic axle

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Questions and answers

How long does it take to change the tooling on the feeder?

Normally, the tooling on the feeder can be changed manu­ally within a few minutes.
With a fully auto­matic tooling change, a total tooling change time for the press line of 5 to 8 minutes can be achieved.

What is a feeder system?

A feeder system is a specia­lised auto­mated hand­ling device that trans­ports sheet metal parts from one press stage to the next.

What does a feeder system do?

A feeder system trans­ports formed compon­ents from one press stage to the next.

Which parts are produced with feeder systems?

The compon­ents produced are sheet metal parts that are manu­fac­tured in a multi-stage forming process using one or more forming presses. In the case of feeders for large presses, these are usually body parts such as a side panel or doors of a car or commer­cial vehicle.

How does a feeder work?

The feeder moves into the mould and uses pneu­matic grip­pers to remove the compo­nent and trans­port it to the next press stage. It then moves back and the cycle starts again.

What are the advantages of a feeder?

Compared to a robot, a feeder can move a larger payload with higher acce­le­ra­tion. A feeder only has the number of axes required for the process.
Overall, the robot is more flexible, but also corre­spon­dingly slower.

How fast is a feeder like this?

In tech­no­lo­gical appli­ca­tions in the auto­mo­tive industry, the number of strokes is between 10 and 25 strokes/min, depen­ding on the distance between the presses and the press size.
Depen­ding on the size of the press, however, several parts can be produced simul­ta­neously per cycle.

Why a feeder from Hagel Automation?

A feeder from Hagel Auto­ma­tion is a good choice, as the company has many years of expe­ri­ence and exper­tise in the deve­lo­p­ment and manu­fac­ture of auto­ma­tion solu­tions. Hagel Auto­ma­tion specia­lises in the produc­tion of custo­mised auto­ma­tion systems.

Can a feeder be retrofitted to a press line?

As a rule, a feeder can be retro­fitted to an exis­ting press line rela­tively easily.

What weight can be moved with a feeder?

Depen­ding on the size of the feeder and the compon­ents, a feeder can be used to move compon­ents weig­hing up to 150 kg with maximum acceleration.

Where are feeders used?

Feeders are used in the series produc­tion of sheet metal and formed parts in the auto­mo­tive industry.

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