Decoiling & laser cutting
In this department, production begins with large metal rolls, known as coils. You can think of them as oversized rolls of wrapping paper - only made of steel and much heavier. These coils are first unwound and then cut into suitable sheets. The process is called uncoiling.
As our film stretching lines consist of around 80% sheet metal, the demand for coils is correspondingly high. State-of-the-art laser technology is used for further processing. The laser works like an extremely precise cutting tool made of light: It heats the metal with pinpoint accuracy so that it can be shaped, cut or marked - similar to cutting out cookies, only much hotter and more precise. In this way, flat metal sheets are turned into the exact components that are later installed in our lines.
Information
Bending machines
Maximum width
- 1,500 mm with 2.0 mm thickness
- 1,250 mm with max. 2.5 mm thickness
Maximum length
6,500 mm
Number of coils per year
Approx. 1,600 (Comparison: This corresponds to approx. 5,000 tons.)
Two Laser cutting systems
Maximum width
- Laser ByStar: 2,480 mm
- Laser BySprint: 1,980 mm
Maximum length
- Laser ByStar: 6,230 mm
- Laser BySprint: 6,480 mm
Laser power
- Laser ByStar: 15 kW
- Laser BySprint: 6 kW
Stations
Experience our plant Esseratsweiler virtually
Die construction
One and two-part nozzles for precise heat supply in the oven of the film stretching line.
Product station film stretching line
Partial assembly of a film stretching line for demonstration purposes.
Technology Center Composite Systems
Technology center for machines and systems in the composites industry.
Training workshop
Qualified training for future specialists with a focus on construction mechanics.
Flame cutting system
Cutting with multiple torches for high quantities and material thicknesses.
Frame and web girder construction
Production of the stove with frames & web beams and brackets.
Warehouse & Logistics (myDoX®)
Organization and control of spare parts and components for film stretching lines.
Assembly of film stretching systems
Efficient preparation and assembly of individual assemblies.