Material Handling System works with laser cutting systems.
Press Release Summary:
Tower Server features 15-shelf storage pallet loading/unloading unit. To automatically load work sheets on pallet changer and unload cut parts and scrap remnants, system uses automatic arm and fork-type pick-up device. Lifting arm, with vacuum suction cups, can be manually adjusted for any sheet size. Double-thickness, sheet-detection gauge verifies that only one sheet is lifted at a time. Control unit interfaces with laser's CNC controller.
Original Press Release:
PRIMA LASER TOOLS INTRODUCES AUTOMATED "TOWER SERVER" MATERIAL HANDLING SYSTEM FOR DRAMATIC PRODUCTIVITY INCREASES
Chicopee, MA USA (January 20, 2004) - PRIMA LASER TOOLS has introduced their new Tower Server, an automated material handling system for PRIMA's PLATINO and DOMINO Laser Cutting Systems.
"This highly compact and reliable automatic loading/unloading system can significantly increase production up to 50%, reduce manual labor, and assist light's-out manufacturing," said
Mr. Thomas Burdel, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Prima Laser Tools.
Prima's Tower Server consists of a fifteen (15)-shelf storage pallet loading/unloading unit, automatic arm with pick-up device and suction-cup loading, a double-sheet thickness control device, sheet-metal separation unit, controller and standard protection barriers.
To automatically load work sheets on the pallet changer and unload cut parts and scrap remnants, the Tower Server uses an automatic arm and fork-type pick-up device. For fast and easy sheet movement, it is equipped with a lifting arm with vacuum suction cups that can be manually adjusted for any sheet size. A double-thickness, sheet-detection gauge verifies that only one sheet is lifted at a time.
A ruggedly made, fork-type pick-up device lifts processed parts and scrap remnants and delivers the processed sheet back to the storage unit's unloading cassette area. The Tower Server's control unit is interfaced with the laser's CNC controller and can handle the following sheet dimension: standard sheet sizes are: minimum 40" X 40" (1000 X 1000 mm), maximum 78" X 157" (2000mm X 4000 mm); maximum sheet thickness and weight: 0.787" x 2821 lbs. (20 mm x 1280 kg); maximum single pallet payload: 8,800 lbs. (4000 kg).
PRIMA LASER TOOLS, a division of PRIMA North America Inc., has been an innovator of state-of-the-art systems for laser cutting of 2D and 3D parts, used in a broad range of industries worldwide since 1977. Lasers, machines, software and material handling systems are all designed, developed, made and serviced by PRIMA with the latest technology, providing users a single-source solution for quality laser cutting. PRIMA North America is headquartered in a new 68,000 s.f. facility located in Chicopee, MA USA. The new facility with its design, manufacturing, application, training and demo capabilities is designed to support the company's commitment to the North American Market.
For more information about PRIMA Laser Systems and PRIMA LASER TOOLS, contact Mr. Thomas Burdel of PRIMA LASER TOOLS at 413-598-5200 or email tburdel@primalasertools.com. The new PRIMA address is 711 East Main Street, Chicopee MA 01020. Phone: 413-598-5200 Fax: 413-598-5201 Website: www.prima-na.com
