COUNTDOWN TO DRUPA: KONGSBERG

In its first drupa as a standalone business, Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems will debut what it says are advanced new robotics, and next generation digital cutting technology.

The new Kongsberg Ultimate will be making its public debut at the global exhibition, and the company has now revealed it will also give a sneak preview of the new addition to its automation line – a new seven-axis robot cell that enables increased throughput by using multiple pallets and multiple cutting systems, which the company describes as a further step towards lights-out automation.

The new Kongsberg Ultimate is aimed at corrugated production. It has a new drive technology, an acceleration rate of up to 2.74G and a cutting speed of 168 metres per minute. With its custom carbon fibre beam, Kongsberg says the Ultimate ensures stiffness, and consistently applies a 50kg downforce. It also says the tool head camera elevates its precision, “making every cut align perfectly” with the highest industry standards.

According to Kongsberg the new seven-axis, rail-mounted Robotic Material Handler (RMH) system provides “significantly” greater reach and flexibility, increasing the freedom to design the layout of a production cell to match customer needs.

Multiple loading and unloading points can be located with greater flexibility within the cell and nested close to the cutting systems, and as the system is also modular it can grow to meet the evolving needs of a business.

“We are excited to demonstrate at drupa how both our Kongsberg cutting tables and MultiCam CNC solutions boost throughput, streamline production through automation and deliver optimum results – and all while maximising sustainable production, user experience and safety,” said David Preskett, Kongsberg vice president of EMEA and APAC.