SCHMIDT Electric Press: Precision and Efficiency for Automated Systems
The SCHMIDT Electric Press is a state-of-the-art solution designed to deliver precision and performance without the need for compressed air or hydraulic pressure. Fully PLC controlled and easily integrated into automated production lines, this all-electric press offers high versatility, energy efficiency, and seamless operation, making it ideal for a wide range of industrial applications.
Key Features of Our Electric Press
Electric Presses are engineered to optimize assembly processes through precision and adaptability. With the ability to load up to 14 different drive sets, each parameterized for position, speed, and acceleration/deceleration, these presses offer a level of customization that caters to various manufacturing needs.
Core features include:
- PLC Controlled: This ensures smooth integration into automated systems, allowing for easy configuration and control.
- High Energy Efficiency: With no need for hydraulic pressure or compressed air, the electric press significantly reduces energy consumption.
- Integration Friendly: The system can be seamlessly incorporated into automated lines with minimal setup time.
- Drive Profile Repeatability: Up to 14 parameterized drive sets ensure accurate and repeatable movement profiles for consistent results.
- Compact and All-electric Design: These presses are compact and quiet, making them ideal for environments where space and noise reduction are priorities.
With a maximum pressing force of 2,250 lbs and a maximum speed of 150 mm/s, Electric Presses are designed to deliver reliable and repeatable results.
Industries Served by Electric Presses
Electric Presses serve a wide variety of industries where precision, efficiency, and integration are critical. Some of the industries benefiting from SCHMIDT’s electric press technology include:
- Medical Device Manufacturing: High precision is essential for producing complex medical components.
- Automotive: Electric presses are used for assembling and forming automotive parts with precision.
- Military/Defense: Consistent, reliable results are vital for producing critical defense equipment.
- Aerospace: Used in the production of durable and precisely crafted aerospace components.
- Electronics: High-precision assembly for delicate and complex electronic parts.
- Household Appliances: Efficient assembly of durable appliance parts with minimal material waste.
Applications of Electric Presses
Electric Presses are versatile machines that can be adapted for a wide range of applications across different industries. Some of the common applications include:
- Snap Fitting: Snap-fitting operations are efficiently performed using electric presses, joining flexible parts such as plastics by pressing together their interlocking components.
- Crimping: Used for joining materials by deforming one or both parts, ensuring a secure and durable connection.
- Flaring: Electric presses are utilized for flaring cylindrical components, widening their mouth through applied force.
- Marking: The electric press is ideal for marking materials like metal and plastics, adding characters or designs quickly and accurately.
- Bending: Provides consistent and repeatable bending of flat materials into defined angles, perfect for producing shaped components.
- Punching: Punching holes or altering shapes using pressure on a die to ensure the desired final form.
- Cutting: Electric arbor presses are capable of cutting thin metals, with options for more powerful pneumatic presses for heavier work.
- Riveting: Ensures consistent, high-quality riveting operations without the variability seen with manual methods.
- Joining: The electric press is ideal for shaping sheet metal into complex forms, commonly used in car body panels and aerospace components.
- Assembling: Use electric presses for combining parts, bending raw materials, or stamping holes with precision.
- Die Cutting: Adaptable for cutting sheet metal using dies, making it a versatile solution for various applications.
Benefits of Electric Presses
Investing in a Electric Press means gaining access to a host of benefits designed to improve production efficiency and quality. Here are some of the key benefits:
- Precision Pressing: Every press cycle is consistent, ensuring high-quality, repeatable results.
- Repeatable Part Production: With customizable drive profiles, each production run delivers identical parts, enhancing quality control.
- Force and Distance Monitoring: Real-time monitoring allows for precise control of force and distance, ensuring optimal results for each application.
- Low to Zero Maintenance Requirements: The all-electric design eliminates the need for hydraulic fluids or air systems, reducing maintenance demands.
- Part Traceability: Integrated software systems allow for full traceability of parts, critical in industries like aerospace and medical manufacturing.
Electric Presses offer a reliable, energy-efficient solution for companies looking to optimize their production processes while reducing operational costs.
Electric Press Customization Options
One of the standout features of Electric Presses is their ability to be customized according to your specific production needs. SCHMIDT offers a range of customization options, including:
- Press Frames: Choose from a variety of press frame options to suit your particular application and space requirements.
- Control Systems: SCHMIDT’s PressControl 75 and PressControl 700 systems allow for full control of the press, enabling easy programming and monitoring.
- Programming and Interfaces: Tailor the software and interface according to your specific operational needs, with HMI systems providing intuitive control.
- Tooling and Integration: Custom tooling options ensure that the press can meet the specific needs of your production process.
These customization options ensure that each electric press is built to fit seamlessly into your production line, enhancing efficiency and output.
Associated Software and Controls
Electric Presses are not just hardware solutions—they are also integrated with powerful software controls that enhance their functionality. Key software solutions include:
- PressControl 75 and PressControl 700: Advanced software systems that allow full control over press parameters, ensuring that each operation is optimized for precision and efficiency.
- User Interface HMI: Provides an intuitive, user-friendly interface for monitoring and controlling the press in real-time.
These software solutions offer a powerful way to monitor press performance, collect production data, and ensure consistent results, making Electric Presses an essential part of modern, automated production lines.
Optimize Efficiency and Precision with a SCHMIDT Electric Presses
The Electric Press offers a cutting-edge, energy-efficient solution for industries requiring precise, repeatable results. From automotive to medical device manufacturing, these presses deliver high-quality performance with minimal maintenance, making them ideal for industries that rely on precision and efficiency.
With extensive customization options, advanced software integration, and seamless automation capabilities, Electric Presses are designed to help your business achieve superior production results. Invest in a Electric Press today to optimize your operations and reduce costs while maintaining the highest standards of quality and performance. Contact us today to inquire about our Electric Press offerings.