Folders bent on boosting productivity

Robotic manipulators and sensors allow high-end folding machines to load, measure, bend, unload, and stack workpieces without human intervention. One such machine from Salvagnini uses a special tool to shear bend parts (C-shaped) as it produces a series of parts from the same sheet. After-ward, mani...

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Published inForming & Fabricating Vol. 9; no. 7; p. 33
Main Author Koelsch, James R
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Dearborn SME 01.07.2002
Subjects
Automation
Competition
Cost control
Design
Employment
Inventory
Load
Machinery
Manufacturers
Metalworking industry
Production planning
Productivity
Robotics
Robots
Software
Stainless steel
United States > US
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Summary:Robotic manipulators and sensors allow high-end folding machines to load, measure, bend, unload, and stack workpieces without human intervention. One such machine from Salvagnini uses a special tool to shear bend parts (C-shaped) as it produces a series of parts from the same sheet. After-ward, manipulators route the formed parts directly to subsequent welding, assembly, or painting operations.
ISSN:1075-3699