Automation systems

Schröder-Folding centres are based on our modern swivel folding machines of the Evolution-Series.  These machines are already fast and extremely efficient in normal operation conditions with manual product placing. In the centre of an automated solution their strength can be even more extended. Extremely robust and with very low maintenance needs these machines are perfect for continuous use.

Flexibility by automated tool changing

Thanks to an intelligent set-up handling, a folding centre with a robust and also surface-protecting swivel folding machine of the Evolution-Series can be used efficiently not only for serial production but also for the order-related manufacturing with rapid changing of small lots and single pieces. The fully-automated tool changer used on machines of the Evolution-Series equips the clamping- and the folding beam fast and error-free with tools. Two  swiveling units running on linear drives and with three robotic arms are taking tools from the magazine and are positioning them in a tool clamping device and also remove the existing tools.

Error-free and extremely fast: With one click on the software the fully-automated tool changer of the swivel folding machine MAK 4 Evolution UD is equipping the clamping- and folding beam within a few seconds for the next order.

Let us show you which machines in which configuration form the ideal base for your folding centre.

Swivel folding machines are highly versatile. On request, our specialists in sheet metal forming design special machines that will improve the efficiency for your individual production processes.

Challenge us. Do not only order one machine but also optimize your production process with our solutions. Special machine construction is an additional offer of the Schröder Group and in principle for each machine possible. And also for these special solutions automation steps may be possible. We offer customized construction machinery for industrial folding centres as well as for automated or semi-automated tailor-made solutions of mid-sized companies with special manufacturing challenges.

Customized solutions may include:

Hans Schröder Maschinenbau is not only a leading manufacturer of high-end swivel folding machines for decades, but also a pioneer in programming and control of these machines.

Folding centres are composed in a modular system as customer-specific solutions. The core is the control software POS 3000 developed by us. You do not only create and simulate the folding programs in here but also control the tool changer, manipulator and delivery system.

In order to automate production processes we rely on established suppliers of reliable components. Fully-automated feed-in and feed-out in Schröder folding centres are based on industrial roboters of leading manufacturers, e.g. KUKA.

 Tables, delivery systems, gauge techniques and highly flexible manipulators bring the work pieces in the right position. Here, the work pieces are measured exactly by new camera systems – this guarantees top values for precision and repeatability for each bend.

Lightbarriers,  movement- and touch sensors ensure safe operations of the folding centres.

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