Manufactured automation systems, attached to CNC cutting machines, enhance the efficiency and precision of your production capabilities. Using a range of sophisticated technologies, these automation systems streamline your manufacturing process, resulting in reduced human intervention and optimise production outcomes.
Automate material handling, the modular way
- Automatic Material Loading and Unloading
- Nesting Software and Optimization
- Vision and Sensor Systems
- Tool Changers
- Collision Detection and Avoidance
- Remote Monitoring and Control
- Conveyor Systems
- Robotic Integration
- Part Sorting and Stacking:
- Job Scheduling and Queuing
Load raw material and unload cut parts with MSLoad
MSLoad is the ultimate production assistant. It elevates your manufacturing processes to unprecedented levels of automation. With its modular design, this system seamlessly facilitates the automatic loading of raw materials and unloading of cut parts, complementing our line of fibre laser cutters and plasma cutting machines.
Enhanced functionality is provided by the MSTower storage system and MSSort parts sorting system.
Both options provide users with a comprehensive and user-friendly solution for complete material handling needs. Loading and unloading processes can be executed on a single side of the workstation or expanded to encompass both sides, offering increased flexibility.
This complete material handling solution enables the technology to flexibly conform to diverse demands and changing environmental factors.
Close proximity buffer storage with MSTower
MSTower sizes range from 3m x 1.5m up to 6m x 2m, and can hold up to 10 cassette tapes.
Other sizes are also available on request.
Specific solutions can be developed which can also be integrated with complementary or existing technologies.
MSSort
MicroStep has developed MSSort, which can separate the cut parts from the waste after the cutting process and classify them according to a customer-defined classification plan. The automatic sorting system has a set of customized clamping heads that can be customized for each part type and stored in the magazine for automatic replacement according to the sorting plan. MSSort’s rotary sorting bracket can automatically change the clamping tools, and each tool can handle cutting parts of different shapes and sizes. MicroStep’s CAM software package makes it easy to create a sorting plan, which is tailored to the cutting plan on which the order is based.
Automatic nozzle change
In order to increase the degree of automation and thus further increase productivity, our laser system can be equipped with an automatic nozzle replacement system. This allows operators to be deployed more effectively. At the same time, machine downtime is reduced. In addition to replacing nozzles, other processes can also be automated to improve efficiency.
Automated sheet, pipe and profile handling
For MicroStep’s laser cutting system MSF, it can provide different processing solutions for different cut parts. The system can be used with all automation solutions provided by MicroStep for processing flat materials: from standardized shuttle tables to combined use with MSLoad&MSTower&MSSort. By integrating MSFeed, it is possible to automatically load pipes with a diameter of up to 200 mm. Additional solutions such as automatic nozzle changing systems further increase the degree of automation.
MSLoop
MSLoop is a reciprocating worktable system composed of multiple cutting grids. Since this system allows simultaneous loading, cutting and unloading, it greatly improves the productivity of CNC cutting machines. The principle of the system is that the three reciprocating worktables rotate in an endless loop: first load a worktable, then move to the processing area, and then cut into the unloading area-after completely unloaded, the worktable will finally move back to the loading under the cutting system Area. The size of the worktable can be modularized from 3.0m in units of 1.5m.
Optionally, a technique for pre-treating the material can be integrated in the loading area, for example to apply markings or remove primer from the surface. In order to further automate and accelerate the production process, MSLoop can be combined with an automatic material handling system. The shuttle table solution combined with MicroStep’s MPM production management software can achieve the highest productivity.
Universally applicable in plasma and laser applications
MSLoop can be combined with MicroStep cutting systems equipped with plasma or laser cutting technology. Internal or external loading and sorting solutions can be used to automate loading and unloading. Extensive customization options make MSLoop an ideal solution for improving production efficiency.
Synchronous loading, processing and unloading
The system consists of three independent working areas, which allow simultaneous loading/unloading and pricing of workpieces. Cutting, marking, removing primer, etc. The exchange of tables between regions is synchronized to achieve maximum production efficiency.
Fume extraction and scrap collection
The smoke and waste collection vehicle moves under the platform and between the upper and lower beds to collect residues from cutting, and perform segmented smoke exhaust through the side channels. In addition, each bed is equipped with a pair of cleaning collectors on the front and back, which can push the residual waste into the waste container under the floor.
MSFeed
Automation for pipes, profiles and beams
MSFeed is a modern processing system that automates the material flow of pipes, profiles and beams, thereby increasing efficiency. Combined with various systems, MSFeed’s special design can automatically transport pipes and hollow profiles, including automatic positioning during the entire cutting process.
Combined with PipeCut, ProfileCut or MSF Laser, you can create a modern production line to make your production reach a new level.
Material handling for pipes and profiles
Combined with PipeCut, this special version of MSFeed can automatically transport pipes and closed profiles, including their automatic positioning during the entire cutting process. In order to improve efficiency, speed up production and integrate the cutting system directly into the production line, the material flow can be automated.
Material handling for particularly large pipes
Combined with the PipeCut series system, the MSFeed material handling system can also provide a version with a diameter greater than 300 mm, but it does not stop there. The larger version can handle pipes with diameters from 100 mm to 700 mm, as well as profiles with cross-sections between 100 x 100 mm and 500 x 500 mm. The system can handle workpieces with a length of 3 to 12 m and a weight of up to 3 t. From loading using automatic conveyor belts to unloading them into special containers, the position of the workpiece is completely controlled by the machine.
Automated handling of H, U and L beams
Combined with MSFeed, ProfileCut becomes a production line, mainly used to cut H-shaped, U-shaped and L-shaped cross-section beams of different sizes and lengths. The conveyor belt brings the light beam to the range of the gripper so that it can be accurately positioned in the working area of the safe room. Inside the machine, confirm the correct position with a laser scanner, and then start the cutting process. Then, the completed beam is moved to the unloading roller conveyor to make room for subsequent new workpieces.
Automated sheet, pipe and profile handling
For MicroStep’s laser cutting system MSF, different processing solutions for different cut parts can be provided. The system can be used with all the automation solutions provided by MicroStep to handle flat materials: from standardized shuttle tables to equipment used in combination with MSLoad & MSTower and MSSort. By integrating MSFeed, it is possible to automatically load pipes with a diameter of up to 200 mm. Additional solutions such as automatic nozzle change systems further increase the degree of automation.