Progressive Die Protection for Tool Rooms
Transcript of Progressive Die Protection for Tool Rooms
Progressive Die Protection for Tool RoomsStop tooling damage from misfeeds
In most tool rooms, tool and die makers are spending the majority of their time fighting fires and repairing damaged tooling, such as: sheared punches, snapped pilots, bent strippers, cracked sections, and smashed stop blocks. Management demands for faster repairs to meet manufacturing schedules and idle welders puts added pressure on the tool room’s limited resources. Damaged tooling coming into the tool room is routinely blamed on a variety of issues like misfeeds, part out detection, and wiring damage.
With Die Protection, the goal is to identify an issue with enough time to stop the press before tooling damage can occur. Sensors are used to detect issues like short feed, over feed, slug stacking, or part ejection failure. In order to utilize the solutions presented in this guide, a press controller capable of accepting sensor inputs is required. Balluff is an experienced die protection partner for this industry and provides a wide range of technologies for die protection applications.
Are you repairing tooling due to any of these issues?n Sheared punchesn Snapped pilotsn Bent strippersn Cracked sections
Stop the Press Before Damage Occurs
Ten hit pile-up destroyed the stripper window and caused major tooling repair.
Cracked tooling from a feed issue caused lost production and increased tool room stress.
Misfeed Detectionn Slip during feed progressionn Short feed and long feedn Sticking pierce or punch
n Short feedn Long feedn Slug stackingn Part ejection failure
Part Outn Parts don’t leaven Missed part detectionn Conveyor system off
Die Connectionsn Damaged cablesn Damaged connectorsn Forgot to disconnect
Slug and Scrap Outn Slug stackingn Not ejected every stroken Nuisance stops
Application Considerations
Mis
feed
Physical Feed Detectionn Contacts end of stripn Allows for coil memoryn Detects short feed
PlungerProx Sensorsn Precise and adjustablen Survives overfeedn Variable tip configurations
Strip
PaddlePlunger Prox
Feature Feed Detectionn Detects from side or under stripn Uses form, hole, or slotn Detects long feed or short feed
BES Global Inductive Sensorsn Watch feature leading edge n Distances vary by material,
sensor size, feed tolerancesn Typically cable-out sensors
DieBlock
Sensor
Strip
Feature – Form Feature – Hole
Strip
Leading Edge
Sensor
DieBlock
Through-beam Sensors for Feedn Detects over feed and short feedn Uses two sensors in one placen Detects from top, side, or bottom
BGL Fork and BWL Angle Sensorsn Burn through lube with infraredn Easy through-beam alignmentn Rugged housings
Strip
Side View
Top View
Over FeedShort Feed
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Ejected Part Out Detectionn Works with unpredictable trajectoryn Utilizes an array of sensorsn Detects motion
BOW Windows and BLG Arraysn Variable sizes and shapesn No hung part nuisance stopsn Small and fast parts
Gravity Part Out Detectionn Used for predicable exitn Protect during installationn Install to look up and out
BOS 5K Global Diffuse Photo Sensorsn Burn through lube with infraredn Typically cable-out sensorsn Variety of styles and distances
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Small Slug Out Detectionn Verifies slugs leave the dien Allows for 2-3 slugs to stackn Stops major slug stacking issues
BES IKV Inductive Ring Sensorsn Variety of inside diametersn Delay output for fast partsn Metal-free mounting
Punch
Slug
Ring Sensor
Scrap Out Detectionn Verifies scrap leaves the dien Detects random shapesn Recognizes stacking or tangling
BOS 5K Through-beam with Aperturesn Through-beam burns through luben Apertures add precisionn Low chance of part contact
Punch
Scrap
SensorSensor
Aperture
Die
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Sensor Connectors and Cablesn Prevent breaks in standard cablesn Protects with channelsn Stop replacing good sensors, with
broken cables
BCC High Durability Cablesn Stainless braidsn Flexible conduitn Connectors vs cable out
Channel with Cover
Strip
Cable
Sensor Junction Boxesn Easily repair sensor cablesn Uses one connection to dien Easily troubleshoot wiring
BPI Quick Disconnect Blocksn M12 connectors for sensorsn M23 umbilical connectorsn Typical for die protection
Bolster
Die
Junction BlockDie Protection System
Strip
Object Detection
Linear Position Sensing and Measurement
Fluid Sensors
Industrial Identification
Industrial Networking and Connectivity
Accessories
Systems and Services
USA Balluff Inc. 8125 Holton Drive Florence, KY 41042 Phone: (859) 727-2200 Toll-free: 1-800-543-8390 Fax: (859) 727-4823 E-Mail: [email protected]
Canada Balluff Canada, Inc. 2840 Argentia Road, Unit #2 Mississauga, Ontario L5N 8G4 Phone: (905) 816-1494 Toll-free: 1-800-927-9654 Fax: (905) 816-1411 E-Mail: [email protected]
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Mexico Balluff de México SA de CV Anillo Vial II Fray Junípero Serra No. 4416Colonia La Vista Residencial.Querétaro, Qro. CP76146 Phone: (++52 442) 212-4882 Fax: (++52 442) 214-0536 E-Mail: [email protected]
Doc. no. 922915/Mat. no. 247052 ENF15; Product specifications, availability, and pricing are subject to change without notice.