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BEND I NG , END FORM I NG & SWAG I NG

Flexible production cells for smar t tube processing

considerably reduces the handling effort. From the bending machine onwards, the robot usually takes over. Linear handling can often be faster, more cost-efficient and easier to reach.” For smooth production flow, transfluid develops its production systems to permit loading of isometric data online from a CAD system and to avoid elaborate programming of robots. The systems for loading and separation contribute to the performance of ‘t-motion’. Components (nuts, flanges and screws) are supplied from splitter magazines or rotation separators with presence and position checks. Additionally, supplies from the coil, or by loading table, belt, stage, plate, chain or vibration conveyor are available to match the overall system. transfluid Maschinenbau GmbH – Germany

principle clearly is one of ‘plug and produce’.” The specialist engineers at transfluid integrate easy expansions such as marking facilities, seam detection devices, printers, tightness tests or visual, contact-free camera systems for inspecting geometries or surfaces, brazing and welding units and auto- frettage as optional components on request. Loading systems, storage systems, supply of the workpieces or complete handling by robot or linear systems can also be added. “We coordinate the solution specifically with the customer’s requirements, including generation of the layout to achieve optimised material flow and best utilisation,” added Ms Flaeper. Selection of handling also focuses on the highest possible efficiency. The devices used depend on the parts to be produced. Ms Flaeper presented a general principle: “Everything that can be done to the tube in the straight condition

PRECISELY produced tubes can help make vital water flow or be used in important medical devices that support the work of doctors. Robust, short hose connections for automotive construction or long tubes, such as those used in air conditioning units, also need to meet many different requirements. Depending on the industry and the application area, the tubes need to be specifically formed, bent and processed. The networked ‘t-motion’ automation systems by transfluid create combined options for large series operation. “We use our sophisticated technology concepts for tube bending, separation, cleaning and tube forming for the automation systems, supplementing them with loading systems, weld seam control or complete handling,” said transfluid managing director Stefanie Flaeper. “With the easy-to-operate production cell coordinated in this manner, production can start right away. The

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