Forming technology
Siemens servo drive improves indexing times Siemens has produced a servo drive system that can increase the number of cycles per minute for machinery. Matthias Porzig1, Tobias Feige2 and Dominic Ackerschewski3 discuss how this shorter index time has influenced Ambeg’s output. � Pic 1. Chuck lifting device: transfer station from the A part to the B part. The transfer must be fast to remain high quality.
� Pic 2. Up to 60 cycles per minute: automated rotary indexing machines for pharmaceutical and cosmetic glass products from Ambeg are reliable and productive, thanks to consistent, end-to-end high-performance components from Siemens.
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t up to 60 cycles per minute, Ambeg Dr. J. Dichter is taking the output of its glass forming machines to a new level. A high level of automation, high-performance servo drives at cycle time-related (connection) points and the know-how of perfect interaction, has led to the shorter index time. Other benefits include a consistently high product quality and a reduced rejection rate. As a manufacturer of machines for tubular glass packaging, Ambeg has constructed machines for products such as bottles, syringe barrels and cartridges. Rotary indexing machines produced by this family-owned company are still operating today according to a proven principle: a rotary conveyor feeds glass tubes to a central rotary indexing table, known as the ‘A’ part.
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