Dieffenbacher's produced fully automated SMC system.

Fibercut - Sheet Molding Compound Cutting and Stacking System

Automated production of sheet molding compound components

Take your SMC component production to the next level. The majority of SMC processing applications still rely on manual processes. The Dieffenbacher Fibercut SMC cutting and stacking system enables a considerable increase in productivity and system efficiency fully automated. The Fibercut cutting system replaces the error-prone and time-consuming manual steps of the cutting process.

The Potential of Fibercut

The intelligent SMC cutting machine Fibercut communicates with the stacking gantry and is thus able to implement complex laying patterns automatically. Different cutting patterns can be realized at the same time and with maximum flexibility. By means of compensation cutting, deviations in the weight of the material stack can also be actively corrected. This ensures compliance with weight tolerances. In addition, the newly developed quick-change system allows a complete SMC coil or festoon to be changed within a few minutes. With the help of gripper changing stations, the line can be switched over to the production of another component in the shortest possible time.

How does Fibercut, the automated SMC cutting and stacking line work?

The material feed takes place by means of a driven mangle roll system: Consistent tension on the material as well as changes in the coil diameter are compensated by the interaction of a dancer roll system with a controlled roll unwind drive, so that a constantly uniform material feed is ensured.

Technical Features

Solid and proven welded design
Cross cutting by a shear cutting roller knife
Up to 5 longitudinal roller knives , each individually activated
Recipe administration
Automated foil removal
Various patterns with different sizes per recipe programmable
Space for integration of upgrades (options)
Festooned (box) SMC material, small rolls as well as jumbo rolls can be processed
Designed for fully automatic use
Durable mesh conveyor belt for transport and cutting operation
Large touch screen with graphical user interface (HMI) and full visualization
Ready for digitalization by Dieffenbacher EVORIS

Technical Options

Quick-change unit for fast material change and increased productivity of up to 5 + 7%
Edge trimming by roller knives including waste collection bin
Material monitoring
Weighing table and stacking gantry

Your benefits with Fibercut

Increased productivity in SMC component manufacturing due to fast cycle times thanks to automated cutting and stacking.
The time for SMC coil or festoon changes are reduced to a minimum by means of an optional quick-change system.
Maximum reproducibility of cut pattern and layer structure
Consistent part quality thanks to inline weight measurement of blanks and automatic compensation.
Complex cut and placement pattern possible due to the use of robots
Demand-oriented designed cutting systems, adapted to your production process

Fibercut - Cutting and Stacking System

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