Abstract: A method for the automatic and continuous construction and assembly of a complex three-dimensional reticular structure derived from electro-welded metal nets useable as reinforcements in concrete castings in anti-seismic construction projects, includes pre-assembling at least one cage in a zone located downstream of a folding assembly to allow continuous construction of the complex three-dimensional. The one cage is pre-assembled to include a structure that is folded one or more times. The method includes transporting the pre-assembled cage to the folding assembly for formation of an external enclosure cage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and the associated machine for the automatic production and assembly of complex reticular cages, formed by simple cages, contained and encircled by an ultimate external enclosure cage or net. The automatic machine that carries out the aforementioned method in reality consists of a group of various machines and mechanical devices which are coordinated by suitable computerised systems, which comprise: a folding assembly (3) for electro-welded metal nets which is served by two automatic movable trolleys, one upstream (2) and the other downstream (6), for positioning the nets during the programmed folding phases; a temporary parking zone (41) or pre-assembly zone for the simple cages, downstream, with a subsequent final evacuation path (42); overhead there is a plurality of automatically movable trolleys (44) which are equipped with suitable automatic grippers (5) for transporting and positioning the simple and/or complex cages.