Development of a production line project for stamping and folding sheet metal (concept, mechanical part, electrical part, and programming)
This project is intended to automate the sheet metal production process as outlined in the attachment.
After the concept development stage, the project is divided into several subprojects: technical part + electrical part + programming.
The developer can take on several subprojects if they have the relevant knowledge. If only one subproject is undertaken, comprehensive collaboration between developers is necessary.
A PME press, a device for unwinding sheet metal, a feeding system, and tools for punching holes in various sheets are available.
Conceptual phase:
At the concept development stage, a realistic and cost-effective concept for the entire production line must be created.
Next, in the first stage, a compact and mobile rolling machine must be designed.
Initially, sheets will be manually fed from the press to the rolling machine. If the rolling machine operates reliably, full automation of the production process will be gradually introduced.
The individual stages of sheet production are as follows:
1. Sheet metal is unwound from a roll (unwinder is available), inserted under the press die (press is available), punched, and the finished sheets are extracted.
2. Punched sheets are collected or extracted from the press and placed into the rolling machine.
3. After the sheets exit the rolling machine, they must be stacked on a pallet.
Requirements
General requirements:
User-friendly and intuitive control of the production line using Siemens, Wago, or Beckhoff
All CAD files must be created in the English version of Solidworks (preferably 2023, acceptable 2021-2022)
The project must be executed in accordance with DIN EN ISO (assistance from our side)
The design of drawings and specifications must be done in accordance with DIN EN ISO in German (with our support)
Installation instructions in German (preferably) or English
Operating instructions and maintenance manual in German (preferably) or English
Rolling machine:
Mobility and easy transportation
Ability to set up for the production of various profiles from sheet metal (drawings attached)
Sheet metal: 0.6 mm; S280GD + Z 275-MA-C / material No. No.: 1.0244 - DIN EN 10346
Capability for manual and automated control
Ability to fold sheets on one and both sides at 90° and 180
Precise and even folding process without damaging the material
Quick and easy adjustment of the folding angle
Simple and quick adjustment of sheet width
Precautions
Electrical part + programming:
The control system + programming must be executed in accordance with the contract and specifications of the developer
All electrical schematics of the system must be developed
A list of all components must be provided
Safety measures for the entire system must be developed
Documentation in German (preferably) or English
