Modular Material Handling System enables unattended operation.
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Designed for conversion of raw sheet into cut parts, MMHS integrates with CL-800 series dual-pallet laser cutting systems, allowing unattended operation for up to 3 shifts via automated load/unload of raw materials and finished parts. System includes cell controller, transporter, safety system, and optional over/under carts. Transporter uses vacuum cups to deliver 5 x 10 ft or 6 x 12 ft sheets to laser, while servo-controlled fingers unload finished parts.
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New Modular Material Handling System
New modular material handling system increases laser cutting throughput, enables multi-shift, unattended operation
CINCINNATI automates laser processing for shops of all sizes with new modular, sized-to-fit material handling system for hands-off conversion of raw sheet into cut parts
Bringing even higher throughput to its industry-leading laser cutting systems, the new Cincinnati Modular Material Handling System (MMHS) boosts productivity of CL-800 series dual-pallet laser cutting systems, reducing cost per part and allowing unattended operation for up to three shifts via automated load/unload of raw materials and finished parts. Engineered, manufactured and serviced by Cincinnati, the MMHS optimizes material flow and laser burn time, and the overhead rail design allows shops to tailor automated sheet and part handling to existing floor space and today's processing needs, while assuring easy system expansion to serve multiple laser cutting systems as laser activity grows. System components include a cell controller, transporter, safety system and optional over/under carts capable of carrying up to 12,000 lbs. (5443 kg) each.
The MMHS installs quickly and the simple design is easily integrated into the laser cutting system. A touch-screen controller sends programs to the laser and controls all automated and manual functions of the material handling system, while logging inventory depletion. Cincinnati Programming and Nesting Software is integrated with the MMHS and laser cutting system to optimize material usage and determine how much material is required for each task.
The transporter uses vacuum cups to deliver 5 ft. x 10 ft. (1.5 m x 3 m) or 6 ft. x 12 ft. (2 m x 4 m) sheets to the laser, and a sheet peeler ensures one-sheet-at-a-time delivery to the laser. Servo-controlled "fingers" unload finished parts from the laser to the over/under carts or floor pallets. The transporter handles sheet thicknesses from 20 gage (.9 mm) to .75 in. (19 mm).
The MMHS complies with ANSI B11.19-2003 safety standards, and mutable zones allow safe access into work areas without disrupting production. It is available with all new CL-800 series laser cutting systems.
For information on Cincinnati products, services and other software packages, visit www.e-ci.com or contact Cincinnati Incorporated, Box 11111, Cincinnati, OH 45211; phone: 513-367-7100; fax: 513-367-7552; email: info@e-ci.com.
Contact for more information:
Ed Bosse
Marketing Manager
Cincinnati Incorporated
Tel: 513-367-7155
Fax: 513-367-7592
ed.bosse@e-ci.com
