Advantages and Disadvantages of NC Straightener Feeder

In metal processing, automation is a popular choice for achieving higher efficiency. The NC straightener feeder integrates decoiling, straightening, and feeding functions. It is a common piece of equipment in modern metal processing. Next, we will explore the NC straightener feeder to understand why it is so widely used.

Simple Understand the Machine Part

Before we begin, let's take a brief look at the NC straightener feeder with this photo.

The NC straightener feeder is also called the 3-in-1 decoiler straightener feeder. With its superior performance, it is widely used in automotive parts manufacturing, home appliance industry, and so on.

Advantages

1. High Degree of Automation

(You can see the photoelectric detection transmitter and coil loading trolley.)

Decoiling: automatic feeding is achieved using a coil feeding trolley. A photoelectric detection device detects the length of the strip arc, automatically adjusting the decoiling speed.

(The control panel of RUIHUI's NC straightener feeder.)

Straightening: the straightening adjustment can completed via a control panel, eliminating the need for manual adjustment. Different strip thicknesses and widths correspond to different leveling parameters, which can be stored by the system. When changing production tasks, existing parameters can be directly recalled without readjustment.

2. High-Rigidity Rollers

The feeding and straightening rollers of the NC straightener feeder undergo special heat treatment, resulting in high hardness (HRC60°), wear resistance, and a long service life, adaptable to various types of coil strip.

3. Good Space Utilization

(Comparison of footprint between the separate machine and NC straightener feeder.)

The NC straightener feeder integrates straightening and feeding functions into a single unit, resulting in a compact layout. Compared to traditional separate decoilers, straighteners, and feeders, this effectively reduces the equipment's footprint, facilitating production line layout optimization.

Disadvnatages

1. Higher Equipment Cost

Due to the high degree of functional integration, the overall manufacturing cost and configuration level are higher. Compared to the single-function machine, the initial purchase investment is higher.

2. Complex Maintenance

(This is part of the pneumatic configuration and hydraulic station of the NC straightener feeder.)

The NC straightener feeder has a high degree of structural integration, involving mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and control systems. This requires higher technical skills from maintenance personnel, resulting in relatively higher costs for troubleshooting and maintenance.

(This is the driving force for some of the components of RUIHUI's NC straightener feeder.)

Based on the thickness and strength of the coil strip, RUIHUI designs the MAC series. Whether the thickness ranges from 0.2mm to 12.0mm, or the width from 300mm to 2000mm, RUIHUI has suitable machines to choose from. If you are interested in the NC straightener feeder or have any questions, you can contact us. Thank you for reading.

(Operational testing of NC straightener feeder.)

(NC straightener feeder is used in 3-axis transfer stamping line.)