Many sectors are now seeking automation solutions to help increase productivity (24/7 production), efficiency (automated process chains) and safety (less human intervention).
ADIRA is dedicated to developing automated solutions tailored to the needs of their customers, whether these are the conception and design of an entire production process or the discrete automation of a single workstation.
Greater operational control
Process robotisation: The Future of Today
Adira Metal Forming Solutions has created a robotised bending cell for the profile bending industry. This solution revolutionises the large-scale production process, giving it unequalled flexibility by making it possible to go from making one reference to the next with a speed incomparable to traditional bending processes.
This solution comes in response to the need for innovation in the industrial application of their client, NK Profiel. Adira Metal Formimg Solutions already has an increasing demand from the market for different types of profiles (C, C+, L, Sigma, Sigma +, U and Z). The reason NK Profiel ordered the project was based on its need to create a more versatile and more flexible alternative to the current bending process. A very short setup time was necessary, given that NK Profiel uses a large number of press brakes, which are necessary for large-scale production. However, when only small quantities are needed, the profitability of the press brake falls dramatically, as the setup can take several days.
Production rhythm, 24/7 efficiency
When compared to the manual process, the robotised bending cell allows increased production. These can range up to 5 mm in thickness and 12 metres in length. This demonstrates efficiency that is reflected in an uninterrupted production process, thus permitting a speedier, more effective response to market demands and needs.
The versatility of the equipment allows for shorter setup times, which enables a wide range of various products. NK Profiel explains: “We’ve had cases where we send several containers of profiles to a certain country and one of them gets lost for some reason, for example falling overboard. In cases such as these, we need to urgently replace a small amount of a certain batch. In this case, we would have to interrupt our production process to do this work, which caused major headaches. With the Adira system, this huge problem has disappeared completely.”
A system based on a robotised solution stands out for its performance, assuring the automation of production cycles and parts handling. The outcome is a 100% productivity without interruption and delivery of effective results.
The result in safer operations standards, ensuring higher quality standards, less margin of error and a far superior production process. Less variability in the process allows for a more constant production process, the reduction in production costs, with fewer losses and no delays and with greater safety.
AUTOMATED ROBOTIC BENDING CELLS SOLUTIONS:
LARGE-SCALE PRODUCTION REVOLUTIONISED
Innovation, projection and exceeding goals
For the customer, the operational costs of implementation require the availability of an area large enough to install the two 300-tonne machines, which are both six metres long. There were a number of infrastructure needs, which included foundations, connections with other equipment and the placing of handling equipment at the site. Adira Metal Forming Solutions has a specialised technical team that monitors the testing and trials phase.
Focused on innovation to create tangible benefits for the customer, Adira Metal Forming Solutions has added a pioneering solution to a portfolio already known for constantly seeking new innovations. The robotised bending cell joins the many other robotic machines already installed in a number of companies worldwide. From simple robotised cells – machine and robot – to more complex systems that incorporate a tandem machine, a feed and extraction system, large synchronised robots, gripper exchange system, and more.
For Adira Metal Forming Solutions, “this automated bending cell is an excellent example of what Adira can do like nobody else can. The constant focus on the customer’s problem made it possible to design this ideal solution, in perfect harmony with the customer’s needs. The result was (and is) a customer that is very satisfied with a piece of equipment with cutting-edge technology. Adira is a dedicated partner that supports the customer throughout the entire process. Adira becomes a partner capable of turning problems into solutions”.
