Reduce
cycle time hence lead time for finished parts
- Just
In Time (JIT) and Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
FINN-POWER's
modular approach to flexible manufacturing combines the reliability
of established technology with the versatility of custom engineered
solutions.
As
the applications for turret punch presses developed in terms of
sophistication, single-unit manufacturing evolved into automated
systems, thus, introducing the concept of flexible manufacturing.
Finn-Power’s
Laser Brilliance combines the unique turret punch press with the
latest generation of CO2 lasers. The Triagon CO2 laser up to
3300 Watts is integrated into the Laser Brilliance to allow you to
manufacture faster, more economically and using a wider range of
sheet material than any alternative solution on the market.
As
increasing emphasis is placed on the cost-effectiveness of capital
expenditures, Flexible Manufacturing Cell, "FMC" solutions
have become the popular choice and fastest growing strategy
implemented by major sheet metal manufacturers. The FMC
strategy can technologically and economically satisfy the
requirements of an extensive range of manufacturing scenarios --
from cost effective small batch and prototype production through
sophisticated production runs.
FINN-POWER
Solution
The combination of a very long X traverse, four clamps and
the extremely high positioning speed allowed by linear drives means
that more functions – punching, forming, tapping, marking and
laser cutting – can be performed flexibly as a single
multi-purpose work stage and with a single clamping.
In
the Laser Brilliance, the inherent process dwell times, present in
most integrated manufacturing solutions has either been eliminated
or reduced to the barest minimum.
There
is no need for re-clamping and sheet positioning is extremely fast.
A major contributing factor is the fact that many operations are
performed simultaneously.
Depending
on component geometry, manufacturing time reduction of 30-60% has
been recorded in comparison with traditional manufacturing
solutions.
Accuracy
Accuracy is retained at a very high level during laser
cutting due to no need for re-clamping. In addition to
speed, linear drives ensure excellent positioning accuracy and
consequently, accuracy in each work stage is maintained
Turret
Punch Press
TheLaser Brilliance package is as follows:
LB-6
- Turret
punch press with 60" ‘Y’ axis and 250"
‘X’ axis.
- 3300
Watt CO2 laser with cutting speed up to 787” / minute.
- LD-3000/1
loader which will load 60" x 120" full size standard
sheets.
LB-8
- Turret
punch press with 60" ‘Y’ axis and 268"
‘X’ axis.
- 3300
Watt CO2 laser with cutting speed up to 787” / minute.
- LD-4200/1
loader which will load 60" x 165" full size standard
sheets.
Main
Press Frame
The press has a closed "O" frame that is sometimes
referred to as a "bridge frame". Because of the
matched turret plates and the "O" frame design the punch
and die alignment is exceptional, resulting in much longer tool
life.
The
frame is a weldment box type design that is annealed and then
machined to the highest standards.
The
advantages to the FINN-POWER frame design are the one piece
construction "O" frame design eliminating flexing and
yawing of the frame during punching and no angular deflection
between the punch and the die as experienced with other “C” or
“J” frame designs.
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Finn-Power’s
closed “O” frame design eliminates flexing and
yawing
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The
bottom line of this frame design is longer tool life, better hole
quality and more accurate parts produced.
Turret
Tool Carrier
The tool carrier is the heart of FINN-POWER's flexibility
and simplicity. Automatic tool changing is accomplished by a
bi-directional rotating turret. The dies in the FINN-POWER
turret are supported during the punching cycle by our die support
anvil that directs the punching force into the frame of the machine
not into the turret.
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To
ensure proper alignment, the upper and lower turret
plates are machined together
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TheFINN-POWER
turret is equipped with a large hub design, it is gear driven with
1-1/2" diameter turret locking pins. This assures
non-movement in any plane during the punching cycle.
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Die
support anvil directs punching force into lower
frame, not turret plates, preventing turret flexing
or wear
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The
flexible design of the FINN-POWER turret allows the customer to
select a variety of different tool station sizes and style that best
fit their needs. Specific tool holders are not machined into
the turret like other designs. FINN-POWER incorporates an
individual tool holder concept that allows the customer to design
his own turret layout.
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Gear
driven turret with 1-1/2” shot pins
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Tool
holders may be changed from station to station, creating a custom
turret configuration. FINN-POWER offers the only flexible selection
of tool holders in the industry. Any tooling style from either
Mate Precision Tooling or Wilson Tool International can be installed
in a FINN-POWER turret.
Up
to fifteen (15) auto-index, forming and Multi-tool holders may
be placed into the FINN-POWER turret.
"Auto-Index"-
Automatic Rotation of Punch and Die
The FINN-POWER approach to auto-index is completely
different than that of any other Finn-Power products. The new
system precisely rotates the punch and die in their tool holders
using a synchronized index system. Rotation in .001 degree
programmable increments gives the machine the ability to rotate
infinitely beyond 360 degrees, thus allowing the system to
automatically select the shortest path to rotate to a programmed
angle input into the NC programs with simplicity, speed and
reliability.
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Auto
index holder engaged
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The
auto-index system is built rigidly into the upper and lower frame of
the press and engages the auto-index tool holders for tool rotation.
This system allows you to add or change the index stations or
Multi-Tool stations at anytime. FINN-POWER can accommodate a
maximum of fifteen (15) auto-index and Multi-tool holder
combinations.
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Auto
index holder disengaged
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This
exclusive FINN-POWER auto-index design allows full tonnage work at
maximum material thickness with all auto-index stations.
Upward
Forming System
FINN-POWER
turret punch presses are now available with the optional upward
forming system, which allows 250kN force (27.5 US tons) throughout
the punch stroke in an upward movement in the turret which provide
maximum flexibility in achieving various forming options.
Unlike
conventional forming operations in other machines, the FINN-POWER
upward forming solution provides the capability of the die to never
rest higher than the table level when the sheet is being moved, thus
eliminating machine downtime due to sheet crashing. The even
positioning of the die also provide greater limits in forming height
(up to .63" or 16mm in total height) and prevents free sheet
movement and scratches on the lower sheet surface (this is of
particular importance with coated materials or materials where
cosmetics is critical). Lastly this feature allows you to
optimize your programming of the nest. There is no need to
perform the nesting with the form operation to be near the last
operation. You now can form anytime in the operation with no
concern for scratching or interference. This provides better
nest times for production.
The
forming cylinder is installed in the lower frame under the turret.
The form is made by lifting up the die holder and the die. Existing
form tools can be utilized with this method.
Forming
Station
Up to ten (10) forming stations can be mounted into the
FINN-POWER turret. Sizes of B (1-1/4"), C (2") and D
(3-1/2") are available in the forming stations.
By
means of an adapter, standard punching dies can be utilized in the
forming station.
Multi-Tool
Station
The Multi-Tool station is a registered trademark of
FINN-POWER. There are many different sizes of Multi-Tools
available from FINN-POWER, the Wilson MT-6-A, the Mate MT-6-AU,
MT-8/24, MT-10/16 and MT-24/8. The tools in the Multi-Tool
station are changed via the use of the auto-index system.
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Multi-tool
shown in station 15 increases the tool capacity of
the turret
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The
MT-6-A and MT-6-AU can hold six (6) tools of ½" (12.7mm) in
size. The MT-8/24 will accommodate eight (8) tools up to 24mm
or .945" in the "D" dimension.
With
the MT-10/16, ten tools up to 16mm or .63" can be installed.
The MT-24/8 can accommodate tools that are 8mm or .315".
All Multi-Tool stations will accommodate tooling that is either
shaped or round.
With
the Multi-Tool system tool change time within the station is
virtually eliminated. Using "perf" type punches, the
Multi-Tool is truly a revolutionary time and cost saving device
which increases the number of tools within the turret without
sacrificing the flexibility that the FINN-POWER turret's offer.
Also
available is a 40 station alpha/numeric Multi-tool part
identification tool. With this Multi-tool station part
identification programs are fast and easily done.
Coordinate
Table and X-Slide By Linear Technology
The coordinate table moves the workpiece in the X and Y
directions by linear drives and controlled by the CNC.
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Coordinate
table moves the sheet in X and Y directions
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ASD
Active Synchronized Drive
The Active Synchronized Drive principle ensures minimum
deflection of coordinate table even when a heavy sheet is being
positioned at optimum acceleration/deceleration values.
Programmable
Hydraulics
FINN-POWER has manufactured hydraulic high speed punch
presses since 1983 and has during these years gathered a wealth of
experience on hydraulic systems. FINN-POWER is the true pioneer
in hydraulic high speed punching system; a pioneer that all other
punch press manufacturers now try to follow.
This
technically advanced system offers very fast punching and nibbling
rates at low noise levels.
The
FINN-POWER is a 100% hydraulic machine. FINN-POWER's safe,
hydraulic system offers complete automatic overload protection
eliminating the need for “break-through” plates or “shear
pins” to be replaced when punching loads are attempted which
exceed the capacity of the rated machine tonnage.
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Achieve
greatest flexibility with speed and control in
punching with Finn-Power’s programmable hydraulics
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With
this hydraulic turret punch, full tonnage throughout the stroke is
always available which means greater capacities in material
thickness and hole size. This system eliminates the need for
large volumes of air and frequent mechanical adjustments required in
conventional mechanical clutch and brake systems.
FINN-POWER’s
hydraulic system system offers nine (9) different CNC programmable
ram punching speeds which can be changed at any point in the part
program allowing full control over position of the sheet at
anytime.
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Air
cooled self-contained hydraulic unit provides clean,
safe operations
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The
hydraulic system also senses if a punch has become stuck in a sheet
and automatically the machine stops and displays an alarm on the
touch screen indicating that “punch stuck in sheet.”
FINN-POWER
offers the “F3" hydraulic package in our Laser Brilliance
punching cell. The "F3" hydraulic has nibbling hit
rates at 1000 hits per minute and 500 hits per minute on one inch
centers.
Electronic
Adjustment of Punch Stroke
Electronically adjustable high speed hydraulic punching
stroke depth for each tool in the turret and programmable retraction
height are standard features with FINN-POWER machines.
With
the FINN-POWER there is total "electronic shimming" of the
punch. This feature allows much greater control of tool depth
in forming operations and shear tools compared with conventional
mechanical systems.
Retraction
height can be programmed as well.
Central
Lubrication System
Laser Brilliance is equipped with central lubrication to
automate this part of the preventive maintenance process thus
reducing the time required for weekly PM’s.
Brush
Tables
Brush tables are standard on all FINN-POWER turret punch
presses and provide for better material support during punching,
noise reduction and minimize the risk of surface scratches
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Brush
tables reduce noise, surface scratches and better
material support
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Control
The powerful Siemens 840D CNC control with a 14” touch
screen is the standard control with this series of FINN-POWER
machines. The Siemens 840D comes standard with 1.5 mb
program memory and easy integration to your computer network.
“PCS”
Programmable Clamp Setting and Four Sheet Clamps
"PCS" is a FINN-POWER patented feature that
provides automatic positioning of the work clamp according to the NC
program.
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Programmable
clamp setting allows 100% material utilization
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With
the four sheet clamps, PCS enables a clamp to be moved during the
program. This feature eliminates dead zones and allows 100% of
the material to be utilized.
Conveyor
System for Slug Removal
FINN-POWER offers our SC/1 through the frame conveyor that
brings the slugs from beneath the punching position to the end of
the turret at approximately 14" above the finished floor.
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SC/1
flat slug conveyor exits from underneath machine and
then proceeds into lifting SC/2 conveyor
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Our
SC/2 is a unit that will lift the slugs from the SC/1 up to a 55
gallon drum height or other scrap bin.
Vacuum
System with Conveyor SC1V
For removal of punching scrap in light material
applications, the optional vacuum system supports proprer slug
retraction.
Tool
Lubrication System "ATL"
The tool lubrication system is an option that sprays an
air-fluid mixture through the ram and spring housing onto sliding
surfaces of the spring housing., keeping the guide assemblies well
lubricated during operation.
Remote
System Monitoring
The optional remote system monitoring connects the CNC
control directly to the Finn-Power customer support organization.
This enables fast recovery from machine error or any other
operational problems thus guaranteeing best possible machine
up-time. In addition, several reports on the machine operation
can be generated for the customer and sent periodically to allow
accurate management of the system.
The
Laser Brilliance achieves the following benefits:
High
Pressure Cutting with a TRIAGONR 3300 Watt CO2
Laser with 375 psi (25 bar) assist gas pressure. Higher
pressures allow for cutting materials such as stainless steel and
aluminum material with optimum speed and edge quality.
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High
pressure cutting with TRIAGONR laser
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The“oil
free” design of the pumps and turbines eliminates expensive
and time consuming repairs.
There
are only two external mirrors.
Excellent
energy consumption is realized by the laser in comparison with
RF excited lasers.
The
process capacity of the LB is 6mm (.236") cold rolled
steel, 6mm (.236") aluminum, and 6mm (.236") of stainless
steel.
The
focal length lens can be changed in seconds using a cartridge
technique. No tools are required. The lens cartridges
provided include 5” and 7.5” lens cartridge. In the case
of a focal lens change with a different focal distance, the cutting
head does not need to be changed. Only the cartridge needs to
be changed thus reducing the set up time to a very minimum.
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Quick
changing of lens cartridge
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The
High Pressure Autofocus cutting head is protected by a metal
frame around. Brass brushes are used to assure the material is
held down for the best protection of the cutting head and from
scattered radiation.
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Maximum
protection of cutting head with metal cover and
brass brushes
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An
externally located exhaust and dust filtration unit with built in
filter cleaner and a separate dual circuit laser water chiller
tailored to the system are included in the system package. In
addition it adds to the user friendliness of the laser system.
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Laser
water chiller guarantees optics stability
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TRIAGONR
LASER
The TRIAGONR design extends the most compact and
best economy design available. From the resonator the beam is
transferred via 2 external, directly cooled copper mirrors
onto the focusing lens.
Ease
of programming is offered with the Siemens 840D CNC control which
has a very operator friendly large touch screen system. A data
base for storing a practically unlimited amount of combinations of
laser parameters for various material types is integrated into the
system. During the creation of the program the operator simply
selects material type and sheet thickness. The system then
automatically determines the needed parameter for proper part
processing.
The
FINN-POWER Laser Brilliance includes the Laser Cutting Wizard
software making the operators job very easy cutting new materials.
This software combines a tutorial and diagnostic section and
displays them graphically. The tutorial section describes how
to adjust the final cutting result by changing the laser cutting
parameters. The diagnostic section tells you what cutting
parameter is recommended to change to optimize the final cut
quality. The software also provides pictures of good and poor
quality cuts in different material thicknesses and types to compare
your actual pieces to and make adjustments as needed.
Finished
parts removal is achieved through a trap door 11.82” x 15.76”
onto the machine area. A second trap door is available if the
laser stacking option is not chosen. This chute has a size of 31.4”
x 31.4”.
Parts
may also be transferred to an unloading/sorting & stacking
system, depending upon the options selected.
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