Dimeco almost invented Flexible coil punching more than 30 years ago …

The beauty of technology evolution allowed us to drastically improve the process to combine flexibility and high volume production. « Green » solution using servomotors has been developped, as well for Linapunch multi axis punching machine as for high volume Flexipress solution.

Our solutions use standard cartridge tools, when required we can adapt big size die sets, even using some existing tools.
Flexible coil punching does the same job as turret punch press , with 2 to 20 times higher output and up to 25% scrap reduction.
Coil lines are customized to match customers’ specific requirements.

All equipment combined to build a Dimeco flexible coil punching line are manufactured by Dimeco allowing a long lasting and efficient service.

Coil weight : up to 25 tons (55000 Lbs.)
Coil width : up to 1500 mm (60 ‘’)
Thickness : up to 4 mm (8ga)
Part length has no other limit than available space in the shop
Line can be used as Cut to length
One coil can contain 2000 meters (6500 ft) of material which can be processed, non-stop, with very limited scrap level.

Line highlights

Hydraulic punching, eccentic press punching, servo punching, all solutions keeping flexibility are available to match punching tonnage and speed requirement.
When required, a mix of these solutions remains possible in a coil line
Quick and accurate tool changeover system is always provided
Cross shear or specific tool cuts material after punching
Part width can be adjusted by edge trimming or programmable side shearing
Punch blanks can be stacked or automatically transferred to forming process

Coil feed line

Single or double sided uncoiler
Coil loading system
Precision straightener or corrective leveller
Servo feed

Side shearing

Automatic NC transfer drives punched blanks crosswise to side shear
4 m (12 ft) capacity
Trapezoidal parts can be achieved

Stacker

Stacking just under shear blades gets rid of any damage or time loss generated by extra conveying system
High speed stacking up to 60 blanks per minute
Pallet management customized as per workshop specificity

Robotic stacker

Pallet management with blank selection and multi stacking position uses either a robot or a fully programable gantry
Part pick up position and stacking address are included in part program