At the EuroBLECH trade fair in Hanover, Schuler presents its latest solutions for forming technology
The sheet metal processing industry is subject to constant change: Production systems not only have to run reliably and deliver high output and quality, they also need to be quickly reconfigured for other parts. Other requirements such as sustainable operation and a high degree of digitalization have also emerged. Schuler and its toolmaking subsidiary AWEBA will be demonstrating how these goals can be achieved with their solutions at the EuroBLECH trade fair in Hanover from October 22 to 25 under the motto “Forming the Future – Reloaded”.
At stand G82 in hall 27, a car door made of high strength aluminum that was created using a new hot stamping process will be on display. Because the part is actually heated in the press, the furnace previously required for this is no longer needed – and with it around half of the energy input. An automotive supplier in Asia is already using the new lightweight construction technology on a hydraulic line.
There is also news in the field of electromobility: Schuler now also offers the Backlack process to manufacture rotor and stator stacks for traction, where the individual electrical sheets are stacked after being punched out and put into a bonding station, which activates the Backlack and joins the sheets by temperature and pressure. In contrast to other production processes, the insulation remains undamaged and therefore the magnetic properties of the drive are unaffected. A German automotive supplier can produce up to 80,000 rotor and stator stacks per year on such a fully automated line.
Visitors to the Schuler stand will also learn all about the latest digital solutions for forming technology, which help to improve cost-effectiveness, availability and energy efficiency in the press shop – even if the individual systems are from other manufacturers. And anyone who wants to, can configure their new press line or individual press from Schuler on site.
Schuler offers customized cutting-edge technology in all areas of forming—from the networked press to press shop planning. In addition to presses, our products include automation, dies, process know-how and service for the entire metalworking industry. Schuler’s Digital Suite brings together solutions for networking forming technology and is continuously being developed to further improve line productivity and availability. For battery production in gigafactories, Schuler provides equipment and services in the process steps of cell assembly and formation. Our customers include automotive manufacturers and suppliers, as well as companies in the forging, household appliance and electrical industries. Presses from the Schuler Group mint coins for more than 180 countries. Founded in 1839 at our headquarters in Göppingen, Germany, Schuler has approx. 5,000 employees at production sites in Europe, China and the Americas, as well as service companies in more than 40 countries. The company is part of the international technology group ANDRITZ.
