Posted to News on 22nd Nov 2007, 10:06
Flying shear and feed-to-length applications simplified
Gefran UK is introducing a new motion control application guide for flying shear and feed-to-length cutting systems based on its SIEIDrives XVy-EV family of high-performance servo drives.
The guide includes data sheets and detailed instruction manuals that describe all the controls and parameters available for users to configure their own dynamic web processing applications. As the comprehensive XVy-EV series covers power ratings from 1.5kW to over 315kW with high-bandwidth position and current control, typical feed-to-length and flying shear applications that can be addressed cover line speeds to more than 60m/min, and cutting thicknesses in excess of 15mm in steel. The principles covered within the guide may also be applied to other start-stop or on-the-fly web operations including punch and press, welding and forming.
Both feed-to-length and flying shear cutting system guides include a detailed description of all applicable XVy-EV commands, parameters and alarms, along with comprehensive information on wiring, fieldbus and PLC interfacing, and system commissioning.
A further instruction manual covering Gefran's flying shear sizing tool describes how the PC-based software may be used to calculate servo motor performance data from known mechanical and shear profile information. Information used within the software may be directly transferred to the actual drive used in the application. The graphical software provides shear performance and cam profile tables with simulation screens, graphs and possible errors; this enables users to exactly match motor and drive selection to the application, optimising productivity, throughput rates and quality.
Also included with the application pack is a CD containing PDF files of manuals and data sheets, along with videos showing an impressive selection of feed-to-length and flying shear applications that use Gefran servo drives and motors.
The new application guide will be a useful resource for designers and integrators involved in all aspects of continuous processing machinery in metal processing, plastics, paper or other material converting industries.
