The 2.5D cutting head is designed to cut bevels from material. Two additional servo-controlled axes are added to the standard XYZ axes, creating a five-axis machine. A height sensor is integrated to ensure practical application. The integrated, high-torque, frameless servo motors with hollow shafts form the core of this unique construction. Using the direct drive principle results in a minimum of moving parts, resulting in a compact, highly accurate, fast-responding and maintenance-free solution. The cutting head can be tilted up to 55°, the practical limit when cutting a 45° angle on a 90° contour angle. Abrasive and pure water compatible Modular design Highly accurate Compact solution ACM backward compatible EMS System The electronic feeder (EF) is equipped with the EMS electronic monitoring system, which is specially designed for unmanned operation with the ACM cutting table. In combination with the cutting head, all important cutting parameters can be monitored. The EMS monitoring system detects a broken water nozzle or a blockage in the abrasive supply in good time, triggering an alarm and automatically stopping the cutting process if necessary.

The cutting head has a Long Life mixing chamber containing a water nozzle and the abrasive mixing tube. The cutting table portal has 1 or 2 cutting heads mounted on their own carriage plate. Both carriage plates are equipped with their own direct drive linear motors. This makes it possible to quickly and easily set the correct distance between the two cutting heads from the control console. This distance varies between 350 and 1500 mm. A special feature of 3-metre machines is that even with 2 cutting heads, the useful cutting range of 1 head is still 3 metres in a 2-D cutting position. Abrasive and pure water compatible Modular design Highly accurate Compact solution Electronic feeder To optimise cutting speed and quality, each cutting head is connected to an electronic abrasive dosing system (feeder). This system is mounted on the carriage of each cutting head and equipped with a small integrated buffer to ensure a reliable, consistent and continuously adjustable abrasive supply.

The continuous abrasive system allows the abrasive pressure vessel to be refilled without interrupting the cutting process. The tank contains an automatically controlled pressure system to fill a smaller pressure tank that transports the abrasive to the water jet cutting machine. The large abrasive storage silo stores the abrasive and can be refilled at any time without interrupting the cutting process. On request, the ABR-CS with switch box can supply abrasive to up to three machines. Continuous abrasive supply Able to replenish abrasive during the cutting process Monitors the abrasive level Silo low-level message To check whether there is sufficient abrasive stored in the storage silo, a sensor sends a “Silo Low-Level” message to the cutting machine. This message triggers the storage silo to be filled before it runs out of abrasive.

The abrasive is transported from the container to the feeder by means of air pressure (4-5 bar). If there is insufficient abrasive in the storage container, a low level warning appears on the control console. If this warning is ignored, the abrasive will fall below the minimum level, causing the cutting process to be interrupted automatically.

ACM Flex-Zone = Greater efficiency in a safe environment Previously, the table was inaccessible during cutting, but with the Flex-Zone, loading and unloading can now be carried out safely during the cutting process. This minimises downtime while optimising production and operator working time. Light curtains are normally installed around waterjet cutting tables to ensure operator safety. With the Resato ACM Flex-Zone, the safety feature is mounted on the bridge itself. It moves with the working area of the cutting head. The Flex-Zone creates flexible, accessible working areas on the cutting table during cutting, allowing operators to access the table. The ACM Flex-Zone: Greater efficiency in a safe environment! More efficient cutting process Unmanned operation Cleaner working environment Operation The ACM Flex-Zone projects a light curtain at the front and rear of the bridge at a standard distance from the cutting head and bridge. Breaking this light curtain while the machine is in operation results in an immediate stop of the cutting head and servo motors, ensuring safe access to the parts on the bridge. The protected zone can be released in a few clicks via the panel so that cutting can be resumed. While the cutting process is in progress, the operator can load and unload outside the safety zone.

The water jet cutting machine is constructed from a precision steel structure and equipped with direct drive linear motors on each of the two main axes (X and Y). For accuracy, the gantry and the self-driven carriage plate are driven on both sides by two direct drive linear motors. This achieves a speed of 1-30,000 mm/min. The use of the above components and constructions results in a positioning accuracy and repeatability of ± 50µm (at 20 °C). The guides and drives are adequately protected by bellows and protective stainless steel plating against the effects of water and abrasives. Direct linear motors guarantee: - Better cutting behaviour and absolute repeat accuracy (no backlash) of the cutting head position compared to traditional mechanical transmissions using spindles, pinions, racks and gears - Low maintenance due to the non-contact principle, combined with a significant reduction in wear parts - A wide range of cutting speeds and jogging speeds, adjustable from very low to very high - Fast response, enabling rapid changes in cutting speed. Unmanned operation Because the high-pressure pump and process parameters are monitored automatically, permanent supervision is no longer required during the cutting process. Resato waterjet cutting machines are equipped with an automatic stop that is activated after completion of a cutting job and have the optional possibility of transmitting this via an SMS message. Any malfunctions can also be reported via this option.

With our new Mini and Micro series, it is easy to start robot welding to increase productivity and reduce downtime. They are ideal for completely replacing, or supplementing, manual welding,such as when pre-assembling before welding in a larger robot cell. Like the larger models in the ArcWorld family, ArcWorld RS Mini and ArcWorld HS Micro are both easy to install and removable. Built on platform, completely encapsulated and complete with robot, control system, smoke hood and place for power source. All in one. Complete with one of our welding packages from Esab, Fronius or Kemppi and choose for a simple fixture table. The industrial robot included is a European-made MOTOMAN-GP7 with 7 kg payload capacity and a dirt-resistant finish. It is equipped with a selection of advanced programming functions that maximize welding quality and increase robot speed. By choosing any of the standard options such as fixture tables, fixture clamps, light fires or a 230V outlet, etc., you get a finished robot station with a short delivery time of six to eight working weeks depending on the power source.

FCC Software recently launched the latest version of AutoPOL, the machine-independent offline programming system for press brakes. It includes many new developments that further optimize press brake programming. * Automatically Process 3D Assemblies * With the AutoPOL Batch and Remote modules, it was already possible to automatically program multiple single 3D files. This has been expanded to include automatic assemblies processing. 3D assembly drawings can simply be dragged into the module, and AutoPOL will automatically disassemble them, correctly transferring the quantities for production. AutoPOL then immediately unfolds the parts, programs them, and saves all production information in the correct locations. NC codes with graphical visualization are stored directly in the folder for the machine, the correct layout containing all the information for CAM/Calculation is stored in the correct folder, and the PDF is made available to the shop floor. Once all parts are programmed, AutoPOL creates an optimal machining sequence with minimal tool changes. This can save a significant amount of time and make a press brake much more efficient, truly minimizing downtime. To make things easier for machine operators, a QR code is also included in the production sequence for each program. This way, the press brake operator doesn't have to search for the program in endless lists; they can simply scan the QR code. Besides this significant development, many new features have been added to AutoPOL recently. In addition to the most common universal controls like Delem, Cybelec, and ESA, a growing number of machine-specific controls like Trumpf Touchpoint, Bystronic ByVision Bending, Bystronic MMC Bybend, Amada, and Ermaksan Er Touch can also be used. This allows for streamlined work preparation, even when working with multiple different manufacturers.

Widenhorn has developed a unique pick-up module that improves the logistics surrounding laser cutting machines. According to director Anco Euser, logistics is the real challenge. "With higher power consumption and automated sheet metal warehouses, laser cutting machines can produce increasingly more in less time. But then the cut parts are still not ready for delivery or the next process. And how can we always see the location and status of a product without walking into the factory?" The Pick-up module solves this challenge. It is integrated with PROfirst CAD/CAM, Calculation & Shopfloor software, and with any ERP system. "Our solutions already provided ERP with real-time information about which products in an order were nested or cut," explains Euser. "Now, it also shows how many were picked." Employees who pick out the nested parts see them on a large screen. They immediately see which order they belong to and can select an available location in the shipping area where they put the products away. These locations are displayed graphically. The location is communicated to the ERP system in real time. This way, everyone in the company knows the location and status of an order. "This way, all logistical information regarding each cutting machine is transparent, without a single piece of paper being touched," says Euser. "If there's a rejection, it can be registered immediately. Furthermore, the picking employee can immediately print and label the products." The AraapTool provides organizational clarity. The status of an order is known throughout a production facility, even if it consists of many different parts made from different materials. There's no more searching for products, locations, or paperwork. And because everything is paperless, significant paper savings are achieved. By integrating with ERP, preventing errors, unnecessary searching for products, and product loss, tens of thousands of euros can be saved annually.