Dulasta, which processes components up to 16 meters long in high-strength steel, adopted KOHLER's Peak Performer 60P.1600 to remove residual stresses that caused laser-cutting scrap and welding problems. The servo-electronic machine handles material from 0.6 mm to 17 mm thick at widths up to 1,600 mm, features patented electromechanical leveling gap control, and has tripled assembly output.
Dulasta tripled assembly output by leveling high-strength sheet metal before cutting, bending, and welding.
XXL sheet metal processor Dulasta invested in a Peak Performer 60P.1600 part leveling machine from KOHLER after successful leveling trials.
Dulasta, a market leader handling components up to 16 meters, primarily works high-strength steels whose internal residual stresses caused scrap after laser cutting, inefficient bending, and robotic welding failures. "Automation doesn't work with crooked sheets," say managing directors Harm and Bennie Dunnink. Unlike conventional hydraulic systems, the Peak Performer operates electromechanically, using high-speed servo motors for precise leveling gap control while eliminating hydraulic oil. The process neutralizes internal stresses, delivering the flatness welding robots require. The result: assembly output is up 300%.
Frequently asked questions
What are the specific technical features of the Peak Performer 60P.1600?
The Peak Performer 60P.1600 features a servo-electronic drive system, intuitive user guidance, intelligent overload protection, and a patented electromechanical leveling gap control. It handles material thicknesses from 0.6 mm to 17 mm and has a maximum width of 1,600 mm.
What challenges do companies face when processing high-strength steels?
Companies face challenges such as internal residual stresses in raw materials, which can lead to scrap after laser cutting, inefficient bending, and difficulties in robotic welding due to imperfectly flat components.
How does the Peak Performer 60P.1600 affect the quality of the final product?
The machine ensures perfectly flat components, which are essential for robotic welding and precise assembly. This results in a final product that meets specifications without the need for expensive rework.
What was Dulasta's experience with leveling trials before choosing the Peak Performer 60P.1600?
Dulasta conducted intensive leveling trials before selecting the Peak Performer 60P.1600, during which the technology demonstrated its superiority in terms of precision and stress reduction.
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