Press Automation
Güdel provides integrated automation solutions for the entire press process – from blank destacking (FOL) and press transfer (PLT) to finished part handling (EOL), for both new installations and retrofits.
Our concepts and system solutions are constantly developed and continuously adapted to the increasing customer requirements. The focus is, of course, on increase of efficiency and high availability by cost-efficient additional digital tools and services.
Globally, up until today, over 200 press lines have been equipped with automation solutions from Güdel at more than 30 customers. This puts Güdel in the leading position as an automation supplier for L and XL sized press lines and makes Güdel a reliable worldwide operating automation partner.
We are looking forward to be your innovative and reliable automation partner.
Proven Worldwide
Güdel brings proven expertise and reliability to press automation projects around the globe.
Our solutions for the whole press automation proces
Front of Line (FOL)
Blank destacking system
The Front of Line with manual fanner magnet positioning will feedblanks into high-speed tandem press lines. Swivel arms are easy to handle by simply moving the fanner magnets manually towards the stack of blanks and secure them in place. Optionally, by using built-in compressed air nozzles, aluminium blanks can also be processed without loss in performance. Thanks to its modular design, the Front of line can be used in a newly installed turn-key system or for retrofit or completion of an existing press line automation system.
BDS-A
The Front of Line with automatic fanner magnet positioning will feed the blanks into high-speed tandem press lines.
The fully automatic fanner magnets also allow the use of the new patented Universal Tooling with this FOL. The fanner magnets will be used to position the respective suction cups automatically at the required positions on the blanks. Thanks to the optional built-in compressed air nozzles, aluminium blanks can also be processed without loss in performance. The patented Positioning Unit facilitates the centering of up to 4 blanks simultaneously and freely positioned to be picked up by the loading feeder. Thanks to its modular design, this Front of Line can be used in a newly installed turn-key system or for retrofit or completion of an existing press line automation system. An optional connection for automated guided vehicles (AGV) is available.
Press Line Transfer (PLT)
roboFeeder
Designed for an even greater performance, the second generation of the roboFeeder is suitable for automation of conventional mechanical and servo press lines. Thanks to its simple and robust design, the roboFeeder can convey components from press to press without additional idle stations in between. Single or double parts can be positioned precisely on the die by means of an integrated side shift unit. The roboFeeder can not only be used in new press lines but is also suitable for a retrofit of existing lines.
roboBeam EVO
Specifically designed for high performance and robustness, the latest generation of the roboBeam – the roboBeam EVO – is suitable for automation of mechanical and servo press lines. Thanks to its simple and robust design, the roboBeam EVO can convey components from press to press without additional stations in between. All double parts can be positioned precisely on the die by means of an integrated side shift unit. The roboBeam EVO is available as stand-alone, or as compact version mounted on the press collumns. The roboBeam EVO can be integrated in new press lines but it is also suitable for a retrofit of existing lines. In this case, the predecessor version can also be replaced by this latest generation.
roboSpeed
By introducing the second generation single-armed roboSpeed, we make the automation of high-speed press lines even more efficient. Combined with the smart GMotion control system, it helps increasing the production capacity, reduces the setup process, and simplifies the handling process. The roboSpeed is suitable for automation of servo- as well as conventional mechanical tandem presses and is specifically designed for top performance. Thanks to its simple and robust design, the roboSpeed can convey components from press to press with low-vibration trajectories.
roboSpeed XR
The roboSpeed XR (X-tended Reach) is particularly suitable as a retrofit solution for mechanical presses as well as servo press lines and is designed for larger press spacing and for high performance. Combined with the smart GMotion control system, it helps increasing the production capacity, reduces the setup process, and simplifies the handling process. Thanks to its proven design, which is similar to the roboSpeed, the roboSpeed XR can convey components from press to press with low-vibration trajectories.
End of Line (EOL)
EOL-S
The semi-automatic EOL solution for stacking finished parts offers an excellent cost-benefit ratio. This EOL solution allows for process-optimised and ergonomic placement of the finished parts on the output conveyor which in facilitates processing the finished parts manually or automatically in a faster yet more controlled way. The EOL-S is a parts shuttle gantry solution. The EOLis extremely flexible so that parts can be placed nearly anywhere on the output conveyor. Optionally, a robotic vision surface inspection system is available.