Amada Modular Flexible Manufacturing Cell


1. OVERVIEW

The proposal enclosed is for a fully Automated, flexible manufacturing cell incorporating sheet storage, loading, punch processing, stacking and storage of finished parts.

The system is modular and can be expanded or reconfigured as required to increase capacity or connect to other manufacturing processes.

Features of the system include:

Maximum sheet size up to 2500 mm x 1250 mm and thickness up to 3.0 mm.

A 10 location modular storage facility with a carrying capacity of 3000Kg/Shelf.

Automatic loading of material to a Turret Punch Press.

Stacking of finished parts in either Microjointed or Separated formats.

A 5 location modular storage facility for processed sheets or parts.

An automatic scrap shear to efficiently remove waste material from the cell.

Offline scheduline and Process Control Software (P & M and Masterstore).

  1. GENERAL SYSTEM LAYOUT

3. GENERAL OPERATION DESCRIPTION

The ASL250 is loaded with 3000Kg pallets of sheet material. The integral stacker crane transfer the sheets 1 by 1 to the designated storage shelf. This operation is necessary to ensure;

  • Sheets are pre-separated to guarantee reliable loading during lights out operation.
  • Accurate sheet count is completed
  • Maximum storage (without timber pallets) is achieved.

The integrated loader of the ASL250 Storage Unit is scheduled to feed the

Vipros 358 King on demand. Priority during stocking of shelves is always given to loading of the Turret Punch Press.

After punch processing, Picked parts or micro-jointed sheets are stacked on the

ASPR250-UL Part Remover Stacking Tables.

Sheet skeletons are cut into strips via an automatic shear (SS12) and removed from the system.

  1. GENERAL SYSTEM SPECIFICATION

Maximum Sheet Size…2500mm x 1250mm

Minimum Sheet Size…1400mm x 1000mm

Maximum Sheet Thickness…3.0mm

Maximum Raw Material Weight…3000Kg / Shelf

4.1a ASL250 SPECIFICATION (5000mm High Tower)

Maximum Sheet Size…2500mm x 1250mm

Minimum Sheet Size…1400mm x 1000mm

Thickness Range…0.5mm to 3.0mm

Maximum Pack Weight…3000Kg

Number of Storage Levels…10

Maximum Storage Capacity…30 Tonne

4.1b ASL250 FEATURES

  • Double Sheet Detector
  • Air Blast Sheet Separation
  • Integrated Machine Loader
  • Automatic Sheet Counter (Inventory Control)

Control…Siemens S -7 Plc.

Stock Control…Integrated in control software

4.2 Vipros 358 King Specification

Model...Vipros 30-50-80 King

FrameConstruction...Bridge Type

Press Capacity...30 Tonnes (294 kN)

Press Type...High Speed Hydraulic Servo Ram

Axis Traverse Distance...1270 x 2000 mm

Workable Max. Sheet Size...1270 x 4000 mm

(with auto repositioning)

Maximum Material Thickness...3.2 mm mild steel

Max. Hole Dia. Max. Material...82 mm dia.

(shearing strength 36 kg/mm2)

Max. Material Weight...75 Kg

Max. Material Weight (Max.Speed)...50 Kg

Max. Hole Dia....114.3 mm

Number Of Stations...58 Stations: 24 x 12.7 mm

24 x 31.7 mm

4 x 50.8 mm

2 x 88.9 mm

Auto Index 2 x 31.7 mm

2 x 114.3 mm

Axis Speed...113.0 m/min

Hits Per Minute(2mm Pitch)...860 H.P.M./3 mm stroke

(8mm Pitch)...560 H.P.M./3 mm stroke

(25mm Pitch)...460 H.P.M./3 mm stroke

Turret Speed Bi-Directional...30 R.P.M.

Punching Accuracy...± 0.1 mm

(incl. 1 reposition)

Ram Stoke Length (maximum)...40 mm

Tool Lubrication...Air Blow System

Axis Drive...AC Servo Motor

Turret Drive...AC Servo Motor

4.3 PR250-UL PART REMOVER SPECIFICATION

Maximum Speed X Axis…120m/min

Y Axis…80m/min

Sheet Thickness Range… 0.5 mm to 3.0 mm

Picked Parts

Maximum Part Size Length…1500 mm

Width…1000 mm

Area…1m²

Minimum Part size…150 mm x 150 mm

Maximum Picking Time…5 Seconds

Stacking Area… 2500 mm x 1250 mm

Sheet Skeleton / Micro-jointed Sheets

Maximum Sheet Size…2500 mm x 1250 mm

Minimum Sheet Size…1400 mm x 1000 mm

Stacking Area…2500 mm x 1250 mm

AS Pallet Storage

Number of Pallets Within Storage…5

Maximum Stacking Height Per Pallet…310 mm

Maximum Load Per Pallet…3000 Kg

Maximum Stacking Space

for Picked Parts Per Pallet…2500 mm x 1250 mm

Maximum Stacking Space

for Micro-jointed Sheets Per Pallet …2500 mm x 1250 mm

SS12 Scrap Shear

Maximum Thickness …3 mm Mild Steel

2 mm Stainless Steel

Cutting Length…100 mm – 250 mm

Cutting Width…1270 mm

5.0 OFFLINE SCHEDULING & PROCESS CONTROL SOFTWARE SPECIFICATION

5.1 Masterstore

  • Updating of material inventory in ASL250 storage unit
  • Automatic allocation of materials and pallets
  • Automatic scheduling of material through system
  • Unloading of finished components to input/output station of ASPR250-UL

5.2 P & M

  • Creation of schedule of work to be processed through flexible manufacturing cell
  • Revision of quantities and sequence of work schedule
  • Tool checking and automatic updating of N.C. programs for current turret setup
  • Inclusive N.C. program transmission module
  • Real time interaction with Masterstore for material revisions and finished component status
  • Real time tracking of work in progress and manufacturing cell status

5.3 Punch 5 & PR Programming

  • Creation of individual piece part and sheet layouts
  • Generation of part picking and stacking information

6.0 Prices

6.1 Vipros 358 King£

6.2 ASL250 + ASPR250-UL + SS12£T.B.A.

6.3 Scrap Conveyors £xxx

6.4 Offline scheduling & process control software£xxx

Inclusive of:

Punch 5 Software

PR Programming Module

P & M Scheduling Module

Masterstore

Configuration, Installation and Training

Total£T.B.A.

+ VAT

Payment Terms

20% Deposit

Balance and full VAT on completion of commissioning

Delivery

To be advised

Notes

  1. Price includes delivery, offloading and positioning.
  2. Machine Delivery - Ex Stock subject to prior sale.

Automation System – 4 months from order.

  1. Customers to give free access to handling equipment i.e. crane, forklift etc. during installation.
  2. This quotation is valid for 30 days from the issue date and supersedes all previous quotations.

For terms, conditions and detailed specification, please see Amada standard quotes for each unit.

Clerical errors subject to correction