Flange production line with integrated plasma cutter

Automated production line voor flanges with integration of Astratec plasma
Operation:
Input and unstacker
A full pallet unmarked flanges is put on a conveyor by a forklift. The conveyor imports the the pallet into the machine.
A photcell detects the position. The photocell can be adjusted to the type of flange.
The pallet is lifted hydraulic.
The PLC positions the the right place for clamping.
The gripper clamps the opper flange. Meanwhile the pallet lowers a couple of cm so the gripper can close completely.
Press
After rolling the flanges they bulge at one side.
In the first working station they are straightened hydraulically.
Marking
This station is equipped with a dot peen scribing unit that is used for engraving all kinds of markings and client logos.
Drilling
This station contains 2  drilling units for making holes of 3 mm to 16 mm. With the 2 units it is possible to drill 2 holes at once either with the same or a different diameter.
Punching
In this station the flange is punched to make the centeren over the core go more smoothly.
Plasma
An existing plasma cutter was integrated in the production line.
The plasma cutter is used the create holes with bigger diameters and more complex hole patterns.
Chamfer
This chamfer unit Prepares the central holes for welding.
Press
Hydraulic press to push the central hole over as welding preparation.
Output/stacker
The flanges are automatically stacked and transported out of the machine on a roller conveyor at the output station.
Transport between stations
For transporting the flanges between stations SCHUNK electromagnets are used.