Punching technology for production line ——X-PUNCH workstation

X-PUNCH workstation is a flexible punching module in pass-type way. This module is not only suitable for punching requirements of most products but also has a punching efficiency which is far higher than that of CNC turret punching. With compact structure, it is especially suitable for sheet metal assembly lines. 

Compact structure

X-PUNCH workstation consists of precise rack, punching device, conveying system, power unit and control system with small occupation of land and compact structure. 

Pass-type punching

After materials are fed in the above working procedure, they directly enter X-PUNCH workstation through the conveying system. X-PUNCH conducts punching when passing, and directly enters the next working procedure after punching is completed. This pass-type punching mode perfectly fits in with assembly lines. 

Flexible punching

Most dies of X-PUNCH are standard turret punching dies, installation, dismantling, repair and maintenance of which are very similar to turret punching, so it’s very easy to master them. Product punching of different designs can be completed by replacing different dies and dies, so punching is of great flexibility.

High-efficiency punching

X-PUNCH is set with two small punching machines which can move leftward and rightward. When the product is working, the workpiece is punched while passing without any surplus journey; two small punching machines operate simultaneously so that efficiency is further improved. 

Differences from traditional punching modes

Robot + turret punching and ordinary punching machine are two popular punching modes in the current sheet metal assembly line. The former has low efficiency and large occupation of land; under the latter mode, a die can be used to punch only one product with poor flexibility, so neither of them are ideal solutions. Flexibility of X-PUNCH workstation far transcends ordinary punching machine, its efficiency is several times or dozens of times of that of turret punching, and moreover, it can realize pass-type punching so as to perfectly satisfy demand for the assembly line, so it is a perfect solution.