Abstract: A transfer apparatus which performs long-distance transfer at a high speed, while preventing dimensions of the apparatus from increasing. Specifically, a transfer apparatus transfers a work to a pressing machine The transfer apparatus is provided with a base section, a follower arm, which is connected to the base section on the base-section end side such that the follower arm can rotate and vertically slide, and a first driving arm which is rotatably connected to the base section on the base-section end side. The transfer apparatus also includes a driving arm, which is rotatably connected to the first driving arm on the base-section end side and rotatably connected to the follower arm on the leading end side, and a holding apparatus arranged on the leading end side of the follower arm for holding the work.

Abstract: A method for setting an operation condition of a press line includes a conveyance route setting step of setting a conveyance route so as to minimize a clearance between a work and a lower die; a phase difference setting step of setting a phase difference between conveying operations of respective conveyance machines so as to minimize a clearance between a work to be taken-out and a work to be taken-in; and a press-conveyance phase difference setting step that sets a phase difference between pressing operation and conveyance operation in accordance with the conveying route set for each conveyance machine, the phase difference between the conveyance machines, a line SPH, and a press SPH.

Abstract: Provided is a method for setting an operation condition of a press line to improve a production cycle. A method for setting an operation condition of a press line includes a conveyance route setting step (S4) of setting a conveyance route so as to minimize a clearance between a work and a lower die; a phase difference setting step (S7) of setting a phase difference between conveying operations of respective conveyance machines so as to minimize a clearance between a work to be taken-out and a work to be taken-in; and a press-conveyance phase difference setting step (S11) that sets a phase difference between pressing operation and conveyance operation in accordance with the conveying route set for each conveyance machine, the phase difference between the conveyance machines, a line SPM, and a press SPM.

Abstract: A transfer apparatus which performs long-distance transfer at a high speed, while preventing dimensions of the apparatus from increasing. Specifically, a transfer apparatus transfers a work to a pressing machine The transfer apparatus is provided with a base section, a follower arm, which is connected to the base section on the base-section end side such that the follower arm can rotate and vertically slide, and a first driving arm which is rotatably connected to the base section on the base-section end side. The transfer apparatus also includes a driving arm, which is rotatably connected to the first driving arm on the base-section end side and rotatably connected to the follower arm on the leading end side, and a holding apparatus arranged on the leading end side of the follower arm for holding the work.