Automation meets automation

In addition to machines for stripping cables, this also includes automatic crimping machines, cable handling machines, measuring and testing routines, and automatic wire harness production.

Special knifes (blades) are used in these machines for stripping and cutting cables, and these have already been ground fully automatically on a SCHNEEBERGER for years.

Komax currently produces several tenthousends blades in various sizes and designs. To expand its capacity, Komax has selected a gemini NGM with robot and post-processing, because SCHNEEBERGER is also a leader in integrated automation.

While the blade is being sharpened in the machine, the next piece is removed from the pallet and given a laser marking. Once the blade has been ground, it is blown off in the blow-off station and deburred with a brush. Since the blades are sharp, they are turned and laid down with the ground side facing downwards.

This all takes place automatically while the following piece is being ground. This saves various production steps, and the special thing about this is that it all happens inside a very small space. The loading space of the gemini NGM designed to be very compact, which means that the machine does not require any additional floor space and still offers full variety and functionality.

Further refinements of SCHNEEBERGER automation solutions include the new and compact stack loaders for up to 10 pallets, ultrasonic cleaning, magnetic and vacuum grippers, specific turning stations, optical position detection of the workpieces and the associated clamping systems.