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Schelling area storage system convinces with rapid amortisation

Fri, 18 May 2012 06:22:00 +0200

Interaction of fh cut-to-size saws with vs area storage system increases utilisation while saving space and working time.
The area storage system of the renowned Austrian manufacturer of cut-to-size saws, Schelling, exceeds all expectations in practice. The fluent interaction of saws and storage raises productivity and significantly lowers costs. Investment in the high-tech development mostly pays off within a short time. Whatever comes from Schelling is good value for money. The Schelling area storage system also confirms this observation. The perfectly thought-out concept has proved itself at numerous users since its introduction in 2010. The facts and figures speak for themselves: Up to 50% higher utilisation of sawing capacity, significant space saving for storage, considerable savings in working time plus rapid amortisation. And hence as a result: Noticeably more profit for the user. The secret of this success is that the saws and storage originate from one source. Not only does this allow a technical interaction which "runs like clockwork", but also transfers entire responsibility for the smooth cooperation to the single supplier, namely Schelling. Robust, precise, productive: fh 4 and fh 6 The latest technical versions of the fh 4 and fh 6 cut-to-size saws play a huge part in this excellent interaction. They are intended for challenging craft and industrial production. Even as standalone machines, they stand for high productivity, constant precision and excellent reliability. The fh 4 cut-to-size saw is rated to a formidable 15 kW of motor output and features saw blade projection of up to 95 mm, allowing it to deliver top cutting performance even when working with short saw cycles. Schelling offers flexible adaptation to the respective operating requirements with different versions in cutting lengths of 3,300, 4,300 or 5,800 mm and insert depths of 3,300, 4,300 or 5,800 mm. The extremely fine workmanship on the trolleys ensures material-conserving manipulation of the materials, as does the wear-free machining table and the extra-wide (700 mm) air table. With up to 27 kW of power and overall larger dimensions, the high performance fh 6 offers productive solutions for industrial tasks. The solid construction ensures the highest degree of precision. The automation ensures optimum processes from the material feed to the finished board part. Whether particle board, medium-density fibre board, oriented strand board, high-density fibre board or high pressure laminate panels or modern wooden materials, the fh 6 stands for smooth production. Ergonomic, safe, precise and quick. Even on their own, the fh 4 and fh 6 are productive all-rounders, but they provide even more value with the Schelling area storage system. There are several factors responsible for this whose effect is greater than the sum of their individual advantages. Storage and saws from a single source The Schelling area storage system has very little in common with conventional storage systems. The placing in and removal of stock as well as equipping is fully automatic. The material need only be delivered to storage and taken over at the end of the processing. Basically, it is just the individual manual operations that remain. Everything else in between is carried out without human interaction. Of course, a very wide range of board sizes and types can be stored. This means a choice can be made between chaotic and sorted storage – or a combination of both. With chaotic storage, the system deposits the boards where the computer deems the most opportune, based on position and distance. Place, alignment and sizes are noted, even if other boards are placed on top. When the board is needed, it is fully automatically removed from the stack and fed to the saws. With sorted storage, only one size of board is stored in each stack. Compact design, maximum use of space The fully computer and machine-based handling allows unparalleled optimum utilisation of the existing space. Storage zones up to 16 metres wide and 100 metres long (optionally even longer) can be set up with only a distance of ten centimetres between individual stacks and the perimeter fence. The compact design of the system also permits a height of 2,000 mm for each of these stacks with a system height of only 3,600 mm. Compared to conventional storage, the reduced area and space requirement alone means an enormous saving of costs. The fully automatic process leads to higher utilisation of the saws. According to customer experiences, the capacity can be increased by up to 50 %! Even with a wide range of materials, sizes and batch sizes, there is continuous feeding to the fh 4 or fh 6. The automated handling prevents damage to the boards which also saves costs. The Schelling area storage system manages workpiece sizes from 2,000 to 4,100 mm long and 1,000 to 2,100 mm wide as standard. By using suction groups for remainders, even smaller parts with lengths from 1,240 mm and widths from 515 mm can also be handled. But optionally even sizes up to a length of 6,100 mm and a width of 2,600 mm can be realised. The board weight can be up to 300 kg. The positioning accuracy is a passable +/- 5 mm with a maximum angle correction of +/- 5°. The storage is via a stack infeed place which has stack recognition with light scanner and provides recognition of the last board and a check for the correction position at the stack infeed stop with corresponding sensors. Positioning speed: They really shoot off! One of the core elements of the storage is the bridge that forms the basis for almost all of the entire technology. This is a sophisticated, weight and space optimised implementation. The low overall height is amazing despite the up-to-16-metre span. Its secret is the two-beam construction which enables extremely high rigidity. As already mentioned, the total height of the system is just 3,600 mm, including the 2,000 mm high board stack. A speed of 150 metres per minute can be reached in the X and Y axes. In the Z axis – i.e. up and down – it is 60 metres per minute. This is why we say "they really shoot off". Also responsible for the high travel dynamics are vulcanised, directly-driven high performance running wheels. Thanks to these running wheels and belt drive, the bridge and trolley run quietly and smoothly – like a tiger on its paws. The suction traverse itself recognises whether two boards have been accidentally lifted at once – and this even at a board weight of six kilogrammes. An optional turning device allows half-sizes to be rotated by 90° and a choice of crosswise or lengthwise stacking. Suction traverse: Dependable high-tech The suction traverse is attached to the trolley using a scissor-type lifting mechanism. The concentrically centred turntable and optimised suction traverse ensure minimum shaft dimensions of 2,000 x 600 millimetres (optional). This allows extraordinary space-saving stacking, even of narrow boards. As an option, the suction traverse can be continuously adjusted in width and/or length in order to optimally adjust to the boards and stack dimensions. The width can be adjusted in a range from 1,000 to 2,100 mm and from 600 to 2,100 mm respectively, or from 1,250 to 2,600 mm; the length can be adjusted from 2,000 to 4,200 up to 3,100 to 6,100 mm as required. The suction traverse has corner suction units which are designed as bellows suction pads. They lift a bit more, thus permitting separation of the boards. Raising corner suction units with separate control and hold-down devices for porous or thinner materials are also optionally available. The suction traverse is equipped with up to eight suction groups for handling boards and remainders. As standard, the boards are measured at each relocation cycle and, optionally, also their angle and the position corrected if necessary. The rotating unit can compensate for angles up to 5°. The measurement is also used to realise optimum utilisation of the storage area within the safety limits. Universal safety concept The operating concept places the focus on ease of handling, ergonomics, safety and independent functioning of saws and storage. The two areas are separated by protective grids and continue running even if the other side is switched off. The control panel is generously dimensioned and has a 22" display. The universal safety concept works with direction recognition. By continuously monitoring the brake ramps, travel is possible with maximum thrust up to hazard and limit areas. This means short cycle times with maximum safety for personnel and the system. Software: Optimising cutting … The "StorageManager" software is clear and easy to use, and can adapt to any storage strategy, from the most orderly to wildly chaotic. It does so by using the material master definition to detail the exact location of each individual board. Priority-led storage, picking and relocating of materials as well as a refined ABC analysis of the storage goods ensures smooth workflows from start to finish and better warehouse efficiency. The boards are delivered to the saw in the optimal order as determined by Schelling's own HPO software. This ensures that boards move quickly and economically from the warehouse to the machine and are split most effectively. The optimisation software calculates the cutting planes to minimise material and production costs. Graphic or tabular presentation of the cutting planes and summarisation of the cutting planes are standard features, as is data import from a wide variety of data formats. … and managing remainders The remainder management software allows for labelling of remainder boards for booking into the warehouse. The remainders are assigned to fixed spots, allowing for each remainder to be immediately planned into the next optimization run. The remainders can be automatically booked out of the system once cut to size. The advantages for the user: A significantly smaller storage area for remainders, lower warehousing costs and optimal use of the boards. The vs area storage system and the fh cut-to-size saws communicate via the MCS Evolution saw control system and "StorageManager" warehousing software. No other interfaces are required, ensuring all the benefits of a start-to-finish solution from one source. Schelling Anlagenbau GmbH produces individual solutions for each company on a project-by-project basis and works to achieve maximum user productivity. The combination of the fh 4 or fh 6 cut-to-size saws with the vs 8, vs 12 or vs 16 area storage systems provides the demanding user with a tool which increases productivity like hardly any other investment. Quality, precision and reliability are unmistakeably Schelling. The short time to return of investment is incredible. The only question that ultimately remains is: Who can afford not to have a Schelling area storage system?

Entering retirement after 40 years with Schelling: W. Allgeuer

vorname.nachname@schelling.at — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:43:00 +0100

Walter Allgeuer belongs to his company's proverbial "inventory". But after four loyal decades and at the age of 65, he is now handing over his area of responsibility to two younger colleagues.

In 1972, Walter Allgeuer began at Schelling in logistics management. After several stations along the career ladder, he transferred from the position as the Head of Internal Sales to the position as the Head of Regional Sales for cut-to-size saws and plants for the furniture industry in Western Europe, specifically for the Benelux, Germany and Switzerland.

Two salesmen with many years of experience will now assume responsibility for the markets. Martin Krügers (31) has been responsible for the Benelux as well as for Southern and Eastern Germany and Jochen Fink (40) for Northern Germany since the beginning of the year. Schelling would like to express its gratitude to Herr Allgeuer for his tireless contribution and loyalty and wishes him all the best in his well-earned retirement. It will not be easy for the customers in the areas managed by him to say good-bye, but the new representatives will quickly fill the gap with commitment.

New Marketing Manager

vorname.nachname@schelling.at — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:09:00 +0100

Positive changes at the technology leader in cut-to-size saws: Stefan Krebs Dipl.-Wirt.-Ing. [Engineering Management] has since recently been appointed as marketing manager at Schelling Anlagenbau (Schwarzach, Vorarlberg). This releases marketing from the executive board's comprehensive agenda and clearly upgrades its significance. Stefan Krebs is not an unknown quantity in the industry. As an industrial engineer he brings more than 16 years of management experience with a large manufacturer of woodworking machines in the south of Germany. His original training as a cabinetmaker makes it easy for him to understand Shelling's customers. Being even closer to the market is the stated objective of the the 43 year old, who intends to decisively expand marketing and technical project management at the Austrian global player Schelling.

Productive panel division saws from Schelling

vorname.nachname@schelling.at — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:06:00 +0100

The cut-to-size saws from Schelling Anlagenbau GmbH in Schwarzach, Austria, are convincing through their high quality performance. The flexibility of the systems is significantly increased with the new VS area storage system. Within the machine numerous innovations also ensure optimal division of the wood panels. Single cuts, as well as pattern cuts can be entered automatically or downloaded quickly and easily with the HPO optimisation software developed specifically by Schelling.

The compact fh 4 and fh 6 panel dividing saws for the furniture industry and the joinery sector are appealing to both these sectors due to their high cutting accuracy and their long service life, thanks to the robust design that prevents characteristic vibrations.

The fh 4 from Schelling is equipped with a 15 kW motor that effortlessly handles book cuts. The saw blade, with a diameter of 350 mm, allows saw blade projection of up to 95 mm, which can be automatically adjusted via the variable positioning element for optimal saw blade projection, and thus guarantees a perfect cutting result. The feed speeds can be adjusted forward and reverse to 80 m/min (EU to 25 m/min forward). The saw blade speed of up to 120 m/min ensures extremely short saw cycles. Saw cycles are further optimised by the simultaneous lifting or lowering of the saw aggregate and through the automatic detection of book heights and panel sizes.

Schelling offers flexible adaptation to the respective operating requirements with different versions in cutting lengths of 3300, 4300 or 5800 mm and insert depths of 3300, 4300 or 5800 mm.

The fh 6 saw offers the same cycle optimisations, however, with a saw blade diameter of 460 mm it allows a saw blade projection of up to 135 mm, which offers a significant increase of panel throughput in the package. The insert speed is also 80 m/min; the saw feed speed at up to 150 m/min results in higher ejection speed for finished parts. The cutting lengths are 3300, 4300, 5800 or 6300 mm, the insert depths can be 3300, 4300 or 5800 mm.

The finely crafted steel machine table-bed protects the surface of any material being processed, even high-gloss material. The manually adjustable, extra-wide 700 mm air cushion tables are perfect for manipulating material after and during the cutting process. An optionally extra available, is patented, rotary table which further reduces handling time, in that the longitudinally divided panels can be rotated for transverse cutting in one simple action. This means bothersome stacking of strips is dispensed away with.

Precise angular alignment of strips is achieved with the double-strip aligners that press the material onto the angle stop before and after the saw line. Thanks to the automatically adjustable alignment pressure even high book cuts are accurately aligned. Cutting precision with low maintenance costs is achieved over the entire service life of the machine because of highly accurate saw aggregate guides and the feeder carriage. The shear clamps on the feeder carriage automatically adjust to the pressure required for the book height. Thus, precise positioning to the desired dimension is guaranteed. The DUPLUS2 concept enables independent positioning of individual clamps to an additional dimension, for example to realise different dimensions in one cut for transverse division. This makes better sense and saves more time when cutting panels.

In this regard the Schelling optimisation software HPO calculates the cutting plans with the objective of minimising material and production costs. Graphic or tabular presentation of the cutting plans and summarisation of the cutting plans, are standard features, as is data import from a wide variety of data formats. The remnant management software, XBoB (eXtendedBoardBooking), offers the possibility of booking residual panels that are not required for the actual order into the warehouse, with a label. In this process the boxes and box numbers are assigned to the remnants. Each remnant is also managed in the optimisation and will be immediately rescheduled in the next optimisation run. When the remnants are cut to size they will be automatically booked out of the system. The advantages for the user are significantly lower storage costs, optimal utilisation of the panels, and a significantly smaller storage area for remnants.

The fh 4 and fh 6 panel dividing saws can be loaded either via an integrated lift table or via the VS area storage device developed by Schelling. This area storage device, introduced at LIGNA 2011, is a highly flexible and rational storage unit including storage software for optimal time-saving and area-saving loading of Schelling saws. Placing in stock is executed via one or more storage locations. Panels weighing up to 300 kg can be lifted with the double-shear lift device and with the suction crossbar that can be adjusted from 2000 to 4200 mm in length and from 1000 to 2100 mm in width. The panel is measured for size and angularity during the manipulation process. Thus the panels can be placed in storage with a spacing of only 100 mm. The saw's controller communicates with the storage software in order to load the right panels on the machine. This process can also be executed automatically in the pre-picking phase, e.g. overnight, to shorten the loading time for the machine.

All in all, the fh 4 and fh 6, harmonize outstandingly with the VS area storage system from Schelling. Schelling Anlagenbau GmbH produces individual solutions for every company on a project basis and offers the user maximum production capacity.

Schelling takes steel and titanium saws to new heights at EMO

vorname.nachname@schelling.at — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:28:00 +0200

Automatic panel sizing of steel, stainless steel and titanium without finishing – and all at five to ten times faster than with conventional methods. The fruit of recent joint development efforts with customer ThyssenKrupp Schweiz is now being unveiled to the general public for the first time: the fs 10 with circular saw technology. With its phenomenal speed, great angular and cutting accuracy of ± 0.2 mm, no more need for finishing work, fully automated operation, and optimal panel utilisation, this new panel sizing saw beats everything that was previously considered as standard.   Those familiar with existing technologies for sawing steel and titanium panels will be shaking their head in disbelief. However, this innovation has not come from the laboratory; it is the result of practical experience. Benefits for standard components and aeronautics For the first time, you will be able to examine this new machine in the flesh at an international trade fair. From 19 to 24 September 2011 at EMO in Hanover, the fs 10 will be showing what it's made of. Standard component manufacturers (steel) and those from the aerospace industry (titanium) will be especially impressed. The new technology is causing a sensation in these two particular industries. Fast, precise, tough Schelling's approach in developing the machine was to saw steel and titanium using tried-and-tested panel sizing technology for non-ferrous metals. However, the technique was far from a breeze to transfer, as the materials have very different characteristics. There was no interest in half-way-house solutions. The result had to demonstrate obvious benefits, both in terms of speed and quality, in order to make it as commercially attractive as possible. Flexible and productive One step at a time, the fs 10 gradually become what it is now: a fantastic alternative to the industry's existing band saw technology. Where large amounts of steel, stainless steel and titanium panels have to be sized, where there is a need to react flexibly and quickly to orders, where precision is indispensable, where the economical utilisation of every single panel counts, where machines run day and night, the fs 10 offers a revolutionary increase in productivity. Cutting performance of the Schelling fs 10 panel sizing saw 
steel, stainless steel, titanium Quality 1.1730            100 mm thick          > 300 cm2/min 
Quality 1.2312            50 mm thick            > 250 cm2/min 
Quality 1.4301            35 mm thick            > 60 cm2/min The machine is based on an ingenious concept with under-table circular saw technology and a raising and lowering saw blade. It is loaded by crane. The automatic feed is provided by driven roller conveyors. Fully automated operation Once they arrive at the machine, the steel or titanium panels are received, positioned and sawn by the special Schelling shear clamps. Integrated material alignment and fully automated positioning result in the best possible angular and cutting accuracy. Everything occurs automatically, without the need for further intervention. Even sizing multiple bands at the same time is a production standard. The cutting accuracy is as good as milling. This is thanks not only to the tool, but also to the design of the machine. All the steps are performed on this one machine, which makes machining cycles unbelievably short in comparison to existing technology. Loading, handling and stacking are extremely important for increasing efficiency, but specific requirements differ from one customer to the next. Incidentally, this is why Schelling is offering variants which are customised to take account of these three factors. Maximum material utilisation Short commissioning and setup times make working with the fs 10 a joy from the start. From the very beginning, it feels faster and more comfortable to operate. The simple control unit with a 19 inch screen is easy to operate and effectively makes it possible to operate the machine from your office. This is because everything happens automatically, from loading to panel sizing and up to final stacking. The fs 10 even keeps itself clean. Swarf is collected almost perfectly, the coolant is purified and then fed back into the system. Both of these features increase machining quality and overall cost-effectiveness. In addition, thanks to the HPO cutting plan optimisation it is now also possible to achieve maximum material utilisation for steel, stainless steel and titanium. The concept of the machine, the numerous intelligent details and the robust construction of Schelling's fs 10 result in a more reliable production process, and increased precision and service life. It is a trailblazing machine which could really only comes from Schelling and which will considerably increase profitability in the sawing of steel, stainless steel and titanium panels. Want to see it with your own eyes? We would be happy to welcome you to the Schelling stand at EMO Hannover. Schelling at EMO Hannover
Hall 16, Stand D32 
19 – 24 September 2011 
Hanover Exhibition Grounds