Atlas Technologies - Pressroom Solutions

The Worlds Best Die Change Automation

Die Handling Automation Robotic Integration Sheet Metal Handling Tri-Axis Transfers Systems Integration

Atlas self-powered die change
systems are used in hundreds of
installations for fast, accurate and safe
die or mold changeover. They provide
controlled movement and positioning
of dies in stamping presses or press
lines, via pendant or line controls. Die
change is accomplished in minutes
with highly repeatable positioning of
dies which eliminates trial and error
repositioning.

Automatic Storage and Retrieval Part Racking Systems Automation Tooling Refurbishment & Upgrade

Atlas self-powered transport carts
provide for fast, smooth and safe
movement of materials and/or product
through manufacturing facilities. Based
on our world renowned die cart
technology, Atlas transport carts provide
consistently controlled movement of
oversized loads while eliminating the
wait and danger associated with crane
traffic.

Automating with Robots


Atlas understands that one automation
solution does not fit all applications,
which is why we design, build and
integrate robotic solutions to our
customers exact specifications.

Atlas transforms visions of high speed
production into a reality by listening to
your goals, evaluating the workspace,
and performing reach studies for
optimal robot performance. The result
is a robotic automation cell that is tailor
made for your application.

Whether your program is the front of
the press line through the end of the
press line or an independent cell, Atlas
will work with you to improve your
operations, profitability and financial
success while solving all of the “what if”
questions before they are ever asked.


Atlas will customize a solution that
specifically achieves your goals to
include:

• Providing you with the best automation
equipment on the market

• Working with the robot vendor of your
preference

• Performing estimated cycle times and
reach studies

• Backing the equipment with 24-7-365
service support

• Engineering seamless communications
between the processing equipment
and the automation for maximum
safety and performance

Moving Sheet Metal


Atlas stacking systems are used to stack
sheet metal blanks as they exit a blanking
press or cut-to-length line. Atlas offers
robotic, magnetic belt and magnetic roll
stackers for ferrous steel blanks, and
vacuum based stackers for aluminum
blanks. Atlas high-speed stackers improve
productivity by allowing more blanks to be
processed per hour, due to the
uninterrupted flow of material.

Stacking System

The Atlas Cyclone blank and coil washer
provides optimum cleaning of sheet metal
without marring surface finishes. The
Cyclone is modularly constructed with
three to four pair of rolls. The center rolls
provide the cleaning while the exit rolls
control the residual film thickness. Water
or oil based solutions may be utilized

Atlas Technologies Spray Oiler provides
programmed additional oiling of blanks
and coils. Features include individually
controlled, self cleaning nozzles, even
distribution of fluid on the entire blank,
both top and bottom and uniform and
precise edge to edge coverage for
coating consistency.

The Cyclone Blank & Coil
Washer and Spray Oiler


Atlas destacking systems are used to
automatically separate, feed and
accurately locate individual sheet metal
blanks for subsequent loading into a press,
tandem press line or transfer press. In a
typical system, a “cranesaver” conveyor or
carts are integrated with the destack unit
to queue stacks of blanks and quickly
move them into position for destacking
and move empty pin pallets or dunnage
out after a stack is depleted.

Atlas bundle turnover systems are a
proven way to turnover dies, stacked
parts and pallets. This eliminates the need
for a second die for mirror parts. The
gentle blank handling with “soft touch”
clamping feature, safely and efficiently
turns over multiple sheets of material and
may be used without a pallet.

Bundle/Stack Turn Over

FLEX Tri-Axis Transfer Systems


The exclusive Atlas FLEX 6000 design utilizes
four independent transfer modules, which
are mirrored on each corner of the press.
Each module is equipped with its own drive
train and servo motors, giving the Atlas
transfer multiple axis of programmable
adjustment and virtually unlimited flexibility.
Each independent motion shares multiple
servo drives which greatly reduces drive
train size and eliminates mechanical linkage
and/or drive shafts. The result is smooth part
transfer at faster running speeds without loss
of part control.

FLEX 6000

Atlas Technologies patented FLEX 5000™ is
a high speed, fully programmable, in-press
transfer system that can be easily retrofitted
to existing presses or integrated with new
presses. The FLEX 5000™ is capable of
transferring loads including tooling of 1,200
pounds with precision and because the
transfer path is fully programmable, presses
are able to run smaller parts faster than a
cam-actuated transfer. Dies are easily
accessed with a FLEX due to the overhead
mounting and the finger tooling rails can be
raised completely out of the way.

FLEX 5000™


The Atlas FLEX 3000 is identical to our FLEX
5000™, but was designed with lighter loads
in mind. The FLEX 3000 is capable of
smoothly transferring loads of 600 pounds
of weight without loss of part control. With
both the FLEX 3000 and 5000™, the long
axis is split into two separate units and
drives which makes it possible to have two
separate pitches and accommodate
conditions where the pitch could be longer
on the first group of dies within the press
and shorter for smaller dies.

FLEX 3000

The Atlas Flex 1000 was designed to have
a small cross sectional size which provides
the ability to run the rails into very tight
spots (inside the die heels for instance).
This also permits earlier entry/exit into the
die when it is opening or closing which
provides larger die timing windows to work
in and the ability to run at faster speeds.
Capable of precise part and tooling
transfer of up to 300 pounds, the FLEX 1000
is the perfect addition to new or existing
transfer presses for increased part output.

FLEX 1000

Systems Integration


Atlas integrated the coil feed equipment, robots
and press with our supporting automation to create
a complete louvered panel line for a major HVAC
manufacturer that included Atlas die change and
AS/RS system

From turning a new or used press into a
multi-purpose stamping cell, to designing
and building an integrated fabrication and
assembly system from the ground up, Atlas
puts decades of metal forming expertise to
work on your manufacturing challenges.

Since Atlas has worked with virtually every
type of sheet metal automation, we are
able to provide objective based
engineering that analyzes our customers
needs and determines the optimum blend
of manual operations, automation and
control systems.

Atlas then takes turnkey responsibility, to
include facility upgrades along with the
manufacturing system. Atlas provided four Transfer Press Cells to a Canadian contract stamper to
include the Destacker, Blank Lubricator, Flex 5000™ Tri-Axis Transfer, Lift Tables
and Cranesaver Conveyors.


This completely automatic die storage and
retrieval system serves two presses at an
appliance manufacturing facility

Our areas of expertise include:

• Blanking and blank handling
• Between press and in press transfer
automation
• Panel processing
• Welding and assembly systems
• Finished part handling
• Die change and automatic storage and
retrieval systems
• Die design optimization for automation

Atlas will oversee your project from receipt
of purchase order to full acceptance on
your floor. One point of contact ensures
increased efficiency, higher quality,
complete information and less hassle for
you.

We call it Systems Integration.
You’ll call it mission accomplished.

Automatic Storage & Retrieval


Atlas Automatic Storage and Retrieval Systems
are a high speed, proven, fully programmable
method of efficiently storing and handling dies,
parts, coils and other items weighing up to 50
tons. Our customers gain valuable floor space
by utilizing vertical, otherwise unused space.
The average lead time to complete retrieval is
less than 5 minutes, which eliminates the time
associated with personnel searching for lost
items. A touch screen user interface is used to
facilitate ease of part storage.


Automatic operation allows items to be
presented at a common location at the
prescribed time. The Atlas AS/RS system can
span from one crane bay or building to another,
eliminating the need for die trucks and the
controlled handling of items, reduces the
potential of costly damage to dies, coils and
parts. Our AS/RS systems are available in wire
rope or ballscrew lift designs and feature lift and
carry capability.

End of Line Part Racking Systems


Atlas End of Line part racking systems are a high
speed means of conveying parts exiting a press
to multiple racking stations. In a typical three
station application, a two-position
reciprocating shuttle always has an empty side
standing ready at the run-out conveyor to pick
up the next part while the other side of the
shuttle delivers a part to an upload station.
Parts can be passed through to a center station
without being shuttled. This dramatically
improves part flow and traffic at the end of the
press line while enhancing the ergonomics of
loading part containers.


Atlas End of Line Systems allow transfer press
manual load handling at 16 parts per minute
and tandem press manual load handling at 12
parts per minute. Actual production capacity is
dependent upon press speed, dies and part
sizes. Robotic racking of finished parts
utilizing vision guidance is available in certain
applications. Atlas also offers a more compact
design incorporating a shuttle that rotates slightly
at the end of its travel, permitting rack turntables
on the floor with a reasonable footprint.

Low cost, higher speeds, more parts and safer
for employees…Atlas recognizes that for our
customers, it isn’t just an end of line solution, it’s a
bottom line solution.

Automation Tooling


The Advantages of Atlas FLEX Finger
Tooling:

The Fastest Setup in the Industry:
Easy to configure with modular, tri-axis tooling
components; simply adjust one axis at a time
for efficient, infinite single axis adjustments
without losing orientation of the other axes.

The Strongest Tooling in the Industry:
Atlas’ unique patented wedge style of swivel
clamp provides extreme joint strength
(400 ft lb) which maintains positioning
accuracy throughout high volume production
cycles.

The Most Durable Tooling in the Industry:
When the Atlas swivel clamp is readjusted or
reused, it maintains nearly 100% of its clamp
strength as opposed to the typical, rapidly
diminishing clamp strength of our competitors
products.


The Best Return on Investment in the Industry:
Atlas Tooling components provide superior
clamping force without damaging the tooling
joint in the process. The Atlas FLEX line of transfer
tooling provides you with infinite flexibility to
continually reuse the modular tooling
components.

Combining Atlas FLEX Tooling Quick Change
Receivers with our FLEX Transfer Press Universal
Tooling Rails provides for even faster setup. The
rails are equipped to handle all transfer tooling
configurations required for current and future die
sets. The Atlas Universal Rails provide automatic
connection of electrical and pneumatic
components for part detection and clamping (if
required). The receiver adapter interface offers
mechanical coding which insures proper tool
placement in the correct receiver.

Refurbishment & Upgrade


Above: Atlas FLEX 5000™ as received and
then shown refurbished and upgraded for a
Tier 1 customer.

Atlas Die Cart Refurbished and returned to the customer like new


Atlas Technologies automation equipment is so
rugged and durable that many of our
customers that purchased from us years ago,
have returned with their original equipment and
asked us to install new perishable items and
make them look new again. As a matter of
fact, the average age of a returning die cart is
20 years old or more!

If you are considering a replacement for your
Atlas equipment, let us take a look at it first. We
may very well be able to modify, upgrade and
refurbish the equipment you have at a fraction
of the cost of new.

The tangible result of our efforts is your bottom
line.

Atlas Die Cart as received from the customer

Headquarters Asia Pacific
3100 Copper Avenue Room 206 Hequio Building
Fenton, MI 48430 N. Building
+1 810.629.6663 8A Guanghua Road
www.atlastechnologies.com Beijing China
Www.pressroomautomation.com +86.10.6581.1717
www.atlastechnologies.cn

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