06/13/2007
Schuler adapts knuckle-joint press for taller parts
Automatic blanking and forming press with modified knuckle-joint drive“Quick-Lift” creates more space in& the tooling area
The newly developed “Quick-Lift” provides up to 19.5 inches of additional slide stroke. With the aid of electric motors, a lever is swiveled to raise the slide in the load-free area. With the additional space gained, now taller parts can also be moved by the press transfer system through the die tooling area.In the forming operation, the slide movement is still the existing, field proven knuckle-joint technology. The benefits include the high rigidity of the overall system, accuracy and harmony of movement – and remain unchanged. It is also possible to carry out and even combine several steps on one press, such as drawing, bending, embossing, blanking and calibrating. The result is excellent part quality, high output and maximum machine availability.
Schuler will deliver the first press with the new drive in early 2008 to a manufacturer in Germany. There will be a live presentation of the new system at an in-house fair on September 13 and 14, 2007 at Schuler’s Graebener facility in Netphen-Werthenbach, Germany.
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