Automated unloading system designed for laser tube cutting machines

TRUMPF automated unloading for tube laser cutting

TRUMPF Inc. has announced a new automated unloading system for its 5000 and 7000 series TruLaser Tube laser cutting machines. The system, an automated unloading interface with longitudinal belt conveyor, is suitable for medium- and high-volume production.

In machines equipped with the system, laser-cut tubes are deposited automatically on a belt conveyor. The conveyor transports the parts to the automation system’s safety enclosure. Here, the parts are retrieved by a separate integrator, which could be a robot or some other handling device.

A digital interface transfers all relevant information about the parts to the integrator. This data makes the next stage simpler, for example by enabling the robot to sort cut parts or convey them directly to the next step in the process without having to teach individual positions.