KASTOsort - Processing Options
| Product group: | Saw |
|---|---|
| Material shape: | Saw cut |
| Product type: | Robotics, Prefabrication |
Continuous process chain without additional interfaces
In many manufacturing processes, unnecessary interruptions occur precisely where material has to be removed from the process for additional machining steps. Deburring, cleaning or further machining is often carried out separately, involving additional handling, loss of time and increased potential for errors.
With the KASTOsort - Processing Options, these machining steps are integrated directly into the material flow. This means that workpieces are not only transported and sorted, but also further processed automatically and without additional manual intervention.
Typical processes such as deburring, cleaning, extracting chips and vacuuming residual pieces run in parallel with material handling. In addition, workpieces can be transferred specifically to downstream machining stations, such as turning, milling or chamfering systems. Connection to automated guided vehicles (AGVs) is also possible, creating the basis for an automated material flow.
The result is a continuous, stable process chain in which individual work steps interlock seamlessly, for greater efficiency, less downtime and significantly reduced susceptibility to errors.
The advantages of the KASTOsort - Processing Options at a glance
- Integration of additional machining steps directly within the material flow
- Reduction of manual intervention and non-productive times
- More stable and continuous process operations
- Improved component quality through deburring and cleaning
- Increased tool life through clean processes
- Flexible expandability with additional machining steps
- Optimised transfer to downstream machines, such as turning and milling systems
- Basis for automated and scalable production processes
For which applications and industries are the Processing Options suitable?
The KASTOsort - Processing Options are ideal for production environments in which several machining steps need to be closely interconnected. Especially in automated sawing processes and linked material flows, a major advantage is created when additional process steps can be integrated without interruption.
Typical applications include cutting processes in which workpieces are processed further directly after sawing – for example by deburring the cut edges, cleaning off chips or preparing them for downstream machining steps. Targeted vacuuming of residual material or chips also helps to increase process quality and keep machines and peripheral equipment clean.
The solution is used, among other areas, in mechanical and plant engineering, in metalworking and in the steel and metal trade with prefabrication. In these areas, companies benefit in particular when material does not have to be moved several times, but is instead processed in a continuous process chain.
Especially with increasing requirements for efficiency, quality and automation, the integration of additional machining steps provides a decisive advantage: fewer interfaces, fewer errors and a more stable overall process.
Frequently asked questions about KASTOsort - Processing Options
The processes that can be integrated include deburring, cleaning, chip extraction and vacuuming of residual pieces, as well as transfer to turning, milling, chamfering or centring processes and connection to automated guided vehicles.
Deburring is carried out automatically via an integrated station in which workpieces are positioned and machined by a robot. The primary burr is reliably removed in the process.
Chip extraction enables both the workpieces and the system to be cleaned. If chip extraction is carried out while cutting tube material, process quality can also be improved and tool life increased.
Yes, KASTOsort - Processing Options enable the automated transfer of workpieces to external machines such as turning, milling or chamfering systems.
Processing depends on the respective dimensions and requirements. The design is project-specific.
By integrating and parallelising processes, non-productive times can be reduced and the overall process time optimised.
Yes, the Processing Options have a modular design and can be supplemented with further machining steps as required.
It is a central component for continuous, automated process chains and significantly reduces manual intervention.