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Automation refurbishment
Our retrofit and modernisation solutions are designed to optimise existing grooving presses or systems and increase their output and quality.
We offer customised solutions that are tailored to the individual needs of our customers. By integrating modern automation and control technologies, we improve the precision, flexibility and speed of your slotting centres. At the same time, the service life of the systems is extended.
As a long-standing partner to our customers, we not only offer technical improvements, but also reliable service and expert advice. Together, we optimise your system and ensure that your production processes are always state of the art.”
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Automation refurbishment
Control and automation
Updating the control systems enables more precise and efficient processes. The implementation of automation technologies increases productivity and improves the user-friendliness of the system.
At the same time, the supply of spare parts is guaranteed for the next few years.
Improving quality and output
The higher degree of automation reduces manual work processes and at the same time increases quality and output through better parts handling.
Spare parts management
Updating obsolete components and switching to more modern electronic components in electrical engineering can play an important role in the modernisation of grooving presses. This is particularly important if the old components are no longer available or are difficult to procure. New electrical components are generally not only more efficient, but also available on the market for many years.
Noise reduction
Retrofitting a cladding is an integral part of our slotting punch modernisation solutions. Our soundproof booths can be flexibly configured as stand-alone systems or as part of a fully automated production line, allowing us to significantly minimise noise pollution.
// Application example
Automation refurbishment
In this example, the control system of a turnstile system including grooving presses is being modernised. The grooving presses and the automation are being converted to servo axes. The aim is to ensure the availability of the system for the future and to optimise the potential in the processes using the new control technology.
In this example, a slot punching machine is extended with an automation system for stacking rotor and stator laminations. Larger sheet diameters in particular, especially large stator laminations with narrow backs, can no longer be stacked properly by hand.
By using a controlled tool, both rotor and stator laminations can be punched in two passes and then automatically stacked.
The system can also be extended at any time with a loading automation system with alignment station to create a fully automatic punching system.
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Latest news
Hagel Automation receives “Certificate of Excellence”
Sep 2024| Hagel Automation receives “Certificate of Excellence” We were awarded a Certificate of Excellence by a customer for the successful completion of a project to supply a grooving centre. The outstanding work quality of our team, which worked with full commitment and not only met but exceeded the customer’s expectations, was particularly recognised.…
Visitor days at Hagel Automation
June 2024| Hagel Automation invites customers to view the latest developments and current projects in calendar weeks 24 and 25. Customers will have the opportunity to experience our state-of-the-art production facilities and the most advanced automation technologies up close. Our experts will be on hand to answer questions and provide detailed insights into our innovative processes.…
Transfer Retrofit USA
June 2024 | We are carrying out a retrofit of a transfer system for a customer in the USA. The planning and design have already been successfully implemented. The system is currently well stowed on the sea route to the USA. The planned installation date is the beginning of July. More news to follow…
Slot punching centre successfully put into operation
June 2024 | We have successfully commissioned the first grooving centre for our customer in Germany. The state-of-the-art system, which is equipped with two single grooving lines connected in series and two 200KN grooving punches, is running at full capacity. The system includes a grooving line that can punch sheets with a diameter of up to 1400mm. Centre 1 can…
Transfer system for a 5 metre press table
DEZ 2023 | We have built a transfer for a customer in the Czech Republic. The transfer system was integrated into a press which has a 5m press table. The control of the transfer was planned, installed and commissioned by us
Slotting centre 1400mm
Dec 2023 | For a customer in Germany, we are currently manufacturing a slotting centre that includes two single slotting machines connected in series. The system is equipped with two 200KN grooving centres. The entire project includes two completely independent slot punching automations Centre 1 can punch a sheet diameter of 1400mm Centre 2 can punch a sheet diameter of 1000mm
Feeder between C‑frame presses
JAN 2022 | Telescopic feeder successfully installed between C‑frame presses in the automotive sector in Germany.
Tandem grooving machine installed
DEC 2021 | We have installed a tandem grooving press for a customer in the Czech Republic, which can be used in single or tandem operation. Two 160KN grooving punches are installed in the system.
Press system with automation
NOV 2021 | We have installed a 300 tonne press for a customer in the automotive sector in Germany. The automation sequence of the system includes: Blank loader, gripper feed & transfer.
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Years of experience// FAQ
Questions and answers
Normally, a tool change on a grooving press takes less than 10 minutes.
A grooving press produces rotor and stator laminations for electric motors and generators using the single grooving process.
The stamped metal sheets are assembled into packages and then wound or moulded and assembled into a motor or generator.
Slot punches are used to manufacture electrical laminations (stators and rotors) for electric motors.
A single groove is punched into a circular sheet using a punching tool.
The sheet is then fed through a feed device (dividing head) by one division – the punching process is repeated.
Depending on the pitch, between 30 and 100 punching operations are carried out per sheet until the finished sheet is produced. This takes place at a stroke rate of 600 to 1200 punching operations per minute.
The production of sheet metal using the single grooving process is considerably cheaper and more flexible compared to a mould with a complete cut.
As a rule, the grooving press is operated at 600 to 1200 strokes per minute. This depends on the size and complexity of the component.
We currently offer grooving punches in a range of 5 – 20 tonnes punching force.
Slot punching at the highest level and maximum precision and output. The patented design of the grooving press enables high rigidity and optimum conditions for good automation.
Thanks to the drive technology used, there are no more wearing parts on the grooving press.
We offer customised solutions for the mechanical and electrical modernisation of old grooving presses. In addition, existing grooving presses can be retrofitted with our automation concepts.
Depending on the size and degree of automation, the output of our systems is between four and ten sheets per minute.
It usually takes around 10 months from ordering to delivery of a grooving machine. We often have a demonstration machine in-house that is available at short notice.
The grooving machine has a modular design and is very easy to maintain, as the grooving machine no longer has any wearing parts.
Hagel Automation specialises in the design and construction of slotting machines and the entire automation process. Hagel Automation supplies efficient, modern and highly precise slotting machines.
The costs depend on the required punching force, the equipment and the degree of automation of the grooving press. We are able to prepare a quotation for any application at short notice.
Approx. 4000 to 7000 kg.
Production of electrical sheets for motors and generators for wind power, hydropower and drive technology.
A single groove is punched into a circular sheet using a punching tool.
The sheet is then fed through a feed device (dividing head) by one division – the punching process is repeated.
Depending on the pitch, between 30 and 100 punching operations are carried out per sheet until the finished sheet is produced. This takes place at a stroke rate of 600 to 1200 punching operations per minute.
Currently, sheet metal with a diameter of 35 mm to 1300 mm is processed on grooving machines. The current trend is towards larger diameters of up to 1800 mm.
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