Complete automation of tooling changeover on slitting lines
Difficulties in finding skilled labour and the need to be increasingly competitive in the coil slitting line market are driving the growing level of automation in the sector. To provide a solution to this need we has developed a robotic storage for the automatic configuration of slitting tooling for slitting lines, called Slitter Tooling Robot (FASTR). This new development improves the productivity and profitability of these lines by saving labour, avoiding assembly errors, and reducing the time required for the operation.
A calculation software manages the assembly to be carried out by the robot, which, together with the identification and control system of each element, guarantees the accuracy of the correct assembly of the tooling on each occasion. Regarding the quality of the final product, the robot also maintains cutting precision thanks to its automatic edge inspection system and tool washer. Robotic storage also represents an important advance in terms of safety and ergonomics, as machine operators do not have to handle the cutting tooling.
