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Zund to show automation solutions for composites at JEC

21 Jan '16

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Zund will be exhibiting innovative automation solutions for the composites market at JEC World which runs from March 8-16, 2016 in Paris in hall 5A, booth R45.

“With the G3 M-1600 and collaborative UR robot, the Swiss cutter manufacturer will present a modular digital cutting system designed for exceptional productivity and performance,” a press release said.

According to Zund, maximum productivity and reliability, along with simple integration in automated production workflows, are critical competitive advantages in the composites market.

“Perfectly coordinated system components working together in a fully integrated digital workflow are the key to success,” it stated.

With the G3 M-1600 cutting system combined with a collaborative UR robot, Zünd offers a perfect automation solution for cutting and off-loading prepreg materials.

The UR robot does not require caging or other protected workspace and relieves the operator of the repetitive, non-value adding task of sorting and unloading.

“The cut parts are automatically stacked and can be removed any time without any interruptions to the production process,” the company informed.

With a cutting area of 1330 x 1600 mm or 52” x 63”, the G3 M-1600 can handle anything from prepreg materials to dry weave and core materials, and even finished laminates.

“Whether carbon or glass fibre, aramide, rock wool or basalt fibre, hard foam or honeycomb, with its advanced tool design, Zünd offers the perfect high-performance cutting tool for every application,” it remarked.

To meet the rigorous demands of processing fibreglass and carbon fibre, Zünd recommends the extremely efficient and robust Power Rotary Tool (PRT), which is also protected against electrically charged or abrasive dust particles.

For cutting materials with a low melting point without damaging them, the RPM settings of the tool can be adjusted for specific material requirements.

The Pneumatic Oscillating Tool (POT) is another powerful tool; air-driven, with an 8 mm stroke and is the perfect choice for efficiently processing honeycomb and hard foam materials.

“The routing option with the specialty router bit R62, on the other hand, is the ideal tool for precisely and efficiently routing cured parts,” Zund explained.

As per Zund, because of their modular design, Zünd high-performance cutting systems can be easily tailored to the specific needs and dynamics of the composites market.

“This not only guarantees exceptional productivity but also makes the Zünd a very safe investment with both immediate and lasting returns,” the Swiss manufacturer observed.

While, the G3 cutter is CE and UL certified and can be used as a standalone solution in a semi-automated configuration for custom or shorter-run production or integrated in a fully automated industrial production workflow.

Powered by Zünd Cut Centre with its open interface, G3 cutters can be quickly and easily integrated in any type of production environment. (AR)

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