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Siemens PM 21 · 2017
Industry-specific solutions
Metal forming technology
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Overview
The comprehensive portfolio for sheet metal processing
Siemens offers tailored solutions for the entire range of metal
forming technology, from press applications and handling
systems all the way to safety technology. The solutions are
based on the latest technology such as the SIMATIC S7
industrial controllers, the SIMOTION Motion Control System, the
SINAMICS S120 drives, and the SIMOTICS T Heavy Duty torque
motors, which have been specifically developed for use in
presses. Since all of the automation and drive components
efficiently interact in the Totally Integrated Automation Portal (TIA
Portal), we are helping our customers to improve their
development processes and increase efficiency and to reduce
costs in the long term.
In addition to the products and systems, Siemens also provides
comprehensive services, e.g. control panel building, application
services, machine simulation or analysis, condition monitoring
(CMS) and press simulation (PLS), and thus ensures maximum
flexibility in the configuration and commissioning of customer-
specific machines and plants.
System-based implementation of individual solutions
When implementing modern metal forming machines and
plants, in the automotive industry for example, a largely modular
configuration of the software and hardware ensures maximum
flexibility and the shortest possible configuration times. The
Metal Forming Solution Package provides all of the functions
needed for this and supports mechanical engineers in quickly
implementing their designs. Choosing from the comprehensive
range of preconfigured software modules, the user selects the
one that is right for him, individually configures it, and then
integrates it into the machine-specific software.
An overview of example solutions for the segments
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Mechanical presses (servo presses, flywheel presses)
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Hydraulic presses (valve-controlled presses, servo hydraulic
presses)
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Handling systems (electronic transfer, press feeders, roll
feeding)
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Conveyor systems
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Slitting and cross-cutting stations
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Wire-drawing machines
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Pipe and wire bending machines
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Wire winding machines
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Benefits
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High-performance and scalable SIMOTION Motion Control
System for high-precision and reliable synchronization of
individual drives and machine modules (e.g. servo press and
electronic transfer)
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Open and expandable software modules for the SIMOTION
and SINAMICS S120 platforms
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Wide range of products and services for motors, converters,
and controllers
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SIMOTICS S-1FT7 and SIMOTICS T-1FW3/1FW4 motors in
vibration-resistant design
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Certified library with safety functions for press applications for
SIMATIC F-CPU
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