3D printing cutting machine for protection hose
For a freight forwarding company on the packaging of Special Turned Parts is specialized, it was a tailor-made Cutting machine for Power system protection hose developed.
In the original work of the expiry of the protection tube of the roll has been Hand-cut to the desired length, in order to protect the sensitive components from scratches and bumps. This manual process, however, was time-consuming and error-prone.
The solution: An automated cutting machine
To optimize the process, was a compact cutting unit developedthe desired Number of pieces of Hose clips automatically and in exactly the same length.
It comes standardized cutter knife that can be changed if necessary.
The machine has a built-in Sensorthe cutting process is monitored and in case of irregularities automatically stops for maximum process safety.
Versatile
In addition to power system protection, the machine is suitable hoses for Cutting thin wires, stranded or flexible plastic profiles – ideal for additional packing or production processes.
Construction & Manufacturing
- The machine has been fully CAD-designed and developed
- The majority of the components have been in the 3D printing process(Exception: shafts, bearings, knives and electronics)
- Through the use of 3D printing, the development could be implemented quickly and cost-efficiently
Result
The machine is a year of successful operation and in this time hundreds of hours of work saved. It reduces sources of errors, increases the production speed and ensures a consistent quality when cutting.