Higher efficiency and throughput

Profile cutting solutions

Kranendonk has engineered and delivered robotized, CNC- and PLC-controlled, one piece production systems for the industry since 1989. During these years Kranendonk has supplied many cutting lines at shipyards all over the world. The Profile Cutting Line is especially designed for shipbuilding profiles and increases the efficiency and steel throughput.

The system

The Profile Cutting Line has a flexible design and can be used in many situations and various forms. The components used are of excellent quality and ensure a smooth operation of the Profile Cutting Line for many years. The basis of the cutting line is a fixed robot column with a suspended industrial robot. The robot and process equipment are integrated in the fixed column requiring a minimal floor space. The operator console can be positioned at that location from which the operator will have a complete view of the line. The clamping frame has an integrated length measuring system which combines high accuracy and high efficiency. Optionally we can supply items like: buffers, marking equipment, edge cleaning and fume extraction.

Arac software

The Profile Cutting Line is supplied with Kranendonk ARAC software. The advanced ARAC software combines easy end-cut programming of the robot with simple graphical online cell and process control. The programming of the macro’s is based on standard software tools. For the Profile Cutting Line several software options are available:

- Work Preparation for Profiles (WPP)
- Shop Floor Logistics (SPL)
- Integration with various CAD systems

Buffers / chain conveyors

The standard Profile Cutting Line can be extended with in and outfeed buffers. These chain driven conveyors allow profiles to be placed on the roller bed one by one. This also allows the system to work stand-alone for a longer period without the need of an operator to control the system. Through these buffers the Profile Cutting Line can be integrated into existing transport systems.

Cutting of various profiles

The Profile Cutting Line can cut various profiles as: UNP / IPE / UPE / INP / HE / Strip / Bulb (Hp) / Anglebar / T-bar / Square and rectangular tubes.

Available options

- One piece production system
- Plasma and/or oxy-fuel cutting equipment
- 3D profiling
- Inkjet printer for text marking
- Plasma or zinc powder equipment for reference lines
- CNC-mark integration for marking of (inverse) bending lines
- Automatic sorting conveyor for short profiles
- SPL logistics control system for unmanned control of the complete production line

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Accuracy for 3D profiling

Dynamic Flexible Production or DFP, is an additional feature in the ARAC software for accurate 3D profiling. The main reason for developing this feature is the fact that all steel profiles have tolerances in dimensions and shape. To optimize the cutting process these tolerances must be known before generating the robot program. DFP automatically measures the profile with a 3D sensor and uses that data to automatically generate the correct robot program and to make the perfect cut.

Main features

Flexible design, high quality cuts, high throughput, easy operation, high reliability and many references.