TRUMPF has introduced its TruMatic 5000 manufacturing cell with the new SheetMaster to the North American market. The system offers fully automated laser cutting, punching and forming capabilities and enables a fully automated flow of materials within the manufacturing cell-from loading and unloading the machine to removing finished parts.
TRUMPF's combination machine is equipped with a 6 kW fiber laser to maximize productivity. As well as saving energy, this laser does a fast job of cutting sheet metal parts. The system comes with a descending die that prevents parts from being scratched during the punching process. The TruMatic 5000 punching head also comes with a patented TRUMPF electric drive known as the Delta Drive, which uses around 30% less energy.
TRUMPF has fully automated the material flow in the TruMatic 5000. This improvement was made possible by the new SheetMaster technology, which uses grippers to handle parts in the manufacturing cell. The suction cups on the new SheetMaster's grippers are monitored by sensors and can be activated individually. This makes gripper operation even more flexible, speeding up workpiece handling and saving valuable time, especially for smaller batches.
In addition, the SheetMaster can be connected to an automated STOPA storage system that automatically supplies the manufacturing cell with raw material. The system also palletizes and sorts the parts without human intervention. Further benefits of the new SheetMaster include its ability to eject cut and punched parts from the manufacturing cell. Parts can then be transported directly to the next stage of the process. This reduces nonproductive time and increases efficiency on the shop floor.
The TruMatic 5000's automation technology also includes the ToolMaster, a tool changer with up to 90 different tool cartridges that can automatically switch between multiple punching and forming tools. The ToolMaster enables users to produce small, high-mix batches of parts without having to manually retool the machine. Also coming soon, is an automatic nozzle changer with a nozzle inspection function. This prevents unscheduled stoppages during the night, for example due to a damaged nozzle.
"The new TruMatic 5000 manufacturing cell with the SheetMaster is designed for businesses that want to take their productivity to the next level through automation," said Roger Michaud, Product Manager for TruPunch and TruMatic. "This punch-laser machine and automation combination is a great option for fabricators looking to improve connectivity and increase productivity without adding headcount."
TRUMPF's TruMatic 5000 is suitable for companies that have already introduced connectivity to their shop floor, as well as those that are currently planning to do so.
For more information contact:
TRUMPF Inc.
3 Johnson Ave.
Farmington, CT 06032
860-255-6000
info@us.trumpf.com
www.us.trumpf.com