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Alexandra SchuldtT:+49 7221 / [email protected]

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Press InformationInfoDays 2017

A look at the process chainARKU’s InfoDays 2017 focused on combined systems – and an

anniversary

Baden-Baden, 08.06.2017. The leveling and deburring expert ARKU is prepared for the networked industry. This year’s InfoDays for leveling and deburring demonstrated how they were able to do so. From the 15th to the 19th of May 2017, ARKU in Baden-Baden showcased a triple linked line for the first time. This covered all of the crucial processing steps, such as leveling and measuring the actually flatness. In addition to live demonstrations at the exhibit, the InfoDays also included tours around the machine park. Visitors had the opportunity to experience the processing quality first hand by running their own parts on a variety of machines. The InfoDays 2017 also focused on 50 years of leveling technology from ARKU. The company celebrates this anniversary with a look back at its own history.

Networked production was a key topic at the five-day event in

Baden-Baden. The central exhibit at this year’s InfoDays was a

complete line of three linked systems – a construction that one of

ARKU’s customers is already operating successfully.

Its core components consists of an EdgeBreaker® 2000 Plus

deburring machine, a FlatMaster® 55 80 precision leveler along

with the FlatJack® automatic flatness control. With this linked

system, ARKU covers all central material preparation processing

steps with one single line. The EdgeBreaker® deburrs and rounds

the panels on both sides. The FlatMaster® transforms these into

flat panels almost entirely free of internal stresses. Finally, the

FlatJack® control system checks the flatness of the pieces. All of

the machines operate fully automatically and in sync with each

other thanks to the integrated control system. This central

computer is a variable customer interface (VCI) and enables the



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units to communicate with each other. As a big advantage, the

machines can be deactivated quickly in the event of faults.

Portfolio with a historyIn addition to high parts quality and process efficiency, the line

also represents the company’s consistent portfolio expansion.

“Every machine represents a milestone in our company’s history.

ARKU sold its first precision leveler exactly 50 years ago. Since

then we have continued expanding our expertise in this area”,

emphasizes Albert Reiss, Managing Partner at ARKU. The

FlatMaster® hydraulic precision leveler was developed in 2005

and represents the results of decades of experience in leveling.

The hydraulic overload protection enables it to reliably

compensate for sudden overloads, protecting the system. 2015

saw the launch of the EdgeBreaker® deburring machine, another

important step in the edge conditioning process. The machine

removes any burrs and unevenness from both sides of the

material, ensuring smooth parts. Since 2016 the FlatJack® has

been available to measure the flatness with a precision range as

low as a tenth of a millimeter upon request. Visitors could also

experience other successes from the company’s 50-year tradition

at the InfoDays. ARKU invited the guests to discover its history

with extensive information.

Sheet metal processing in the digital ageARKU is already firmly focused on the future of automated

production. “Industry 4.0 will play an important role in the sheet

metal processing sector. This will result in increasingly networked

processes and we will offer the right solutions”, explains Albert

Reiss. “That is why our systems can be linked to form a

seamless chain. Therefore, they enable efficient leveling and

deburring in a single comprehensive process.”

A major benefit for customers: this makes subsequent work such

as welding or coating even more effective. In addition to higher



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parts quality, manufacturers also profit from the reproducible

results. These consistent materials are a product of the

programmable control systems for all of the units. The systems

store the process parameters which can be accessed when

needed. Furthermore, the complete line also enables shorter

cycle times. As a benefit, the FlatJack® automated flatness

control reduces the time-consuming measuring work after

leveling.

Linking the systems also results in less handling. A conveyor

transports the cut parts directly from one machine to the next,

eliminating manual intervention. Visitors could convince

themselves of the benefits during live, customer-specific

demonstrations. In addition to the complete line, ARKU also

presented individual deburring machines such as the

EdgeBreaker®, the EdgeGrinder® and the EdgeRacer® in

action. Guests also had the opportunity to bring their own parts to

be leveled and/or deburred by the systems.



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Picture No. 1: Triple linked system

From leveling to automated flatness control: For the InfoDays, ARKU showcased a triple linked system for the first time.

Picture No. 2: FlatJack®

FlatJack® - The automatic flatness control integrated into the leveler

Picture No. 3: EdgeBreaker® 4000 Plus



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Smooth surfaces: the EdgeBreaker® 4000 Plus rounds and deburrs

panels and parts up to 80 mm thick on both sides.

Picture No. 4: EdgeGrinder

In Baden-Baden, visitors could experience deburring machines such as the EdgeGrinder in action.



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Picture No. 5: EdgeRacer® – the Finisher

The new EdgeRacer® - the Finisher refines deburred metal sheets and

plates up to 50 millimeters in thickness.

Picture No. 6: EdgeRacer®

Single or double sided deburring and user-defined edge-rounding with

reproducible results– the EdgeRacer®



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ContactARKU Maschinenbau GmbH

Alexandra Schuldt

Head of Marketing

Phone: +49 (0)7221 5009-93

Fax: +49 (0)7221 5009-44

[email protected]

ARKU short portraitARKU Maschinenbau GmbH was founded in 1928 and is the market

and technology leader for leveling technology with 50 years of

experience and the world's largest range of high-performance and

precision levelers. ARKU has recently expanded its service portfolio to

include deburring and rounding machines.

Its headquarters are located in Baden-Baden, Germany and the

company maintains ISO-certified subsidiaries in Kunshan (China) and

Cincinnati (USA), serving markets in almost 30 countries. The product

range covers precision levelers and deburring machines for parts, cut-

to-length and slitting lines, press feeding lines and coil preparation lines

for profile manufacturers. ARKU delivers deburring and leveling

machines to global markets ranging from the automotive, construction

and furniture industries to shipbuilding, railway, laser job shops and

many other fields.

Further information is available at www.arku.de

http://www.arku.de/

mailto:[email protected]

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