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Schuler Unveils New Twin-Servo Drive Concept
Front and center at the Schuler booth at Euro- Blech was a display touting the firm’s new TwinServo press, boasting a new drive concept with two decen- tralized servo motors in the press bed. The design, we were told, enables a more compact press, and, since the drives are located in the foundation, greatly reduces noise compared to standard servo- press models. It also improves accessibility and rigidity.
In late September 2012, Schuler presented the prototype of a TwinServo press, with a force of 1600 metric tons, at its facility in Erfurt, Germany. With a height of 6 m, the new transfer press is much shorter than previous models. Plus, its foot- print is smaller and the moving bolsters can be placed closer to the machine to ease die changes.
The innovative design of the TwinServo press,
without uprights, also improves access to the die
area. Slide movement is handled by four draw rods
that apply press force to the end faces of the slide. Compared to conventional designs, this allows greater eccentric loads, say Schuler officials. In addition, the maximum press force can be used right up to the bed edge for forming operations. The two press drives are arranged in the bed so that the draw cushion and scrap chutes can be located almost anywhere
near the die-clamping area.
Schuler initially will offer TwinServo technology for trans-
fer- and progressive-die presses rated from 1000 to 3500 metric tons, with a bed length of 5000 to 8000 mm. and bed width of 2200 to 3000 mm.
Schuler: www.schulergroup.com
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