Abstract: A machine for machining sheet metal parts has a plurality of machining stations along a continuous conveyor belt, including a first sanding belt unit with an endlessly rotating sanding belt, a brush unit with horizontally rotating abrasive brushes and a second sanding belt unit with a fine-grained sanding belt. The three machining stations can be adjusted independently, and the machining tools are interchangeable. The technical data of the machining tools is stored in a tool memory. The machine includes a device for providing a suggestion for an optimal adjustment as well as an operator terminal with a touch screen, via which the user can make inputs and/or receive information from or about the machine. Based on the data entered by the user and the data stored in the machine, the user receives a suggestion for the optimal adjustment of the machine and is prompted to change the tool if necessary.

Abstract: A device for loading or unloading sheet metal processing or wood working machine, including: sensor interface that receives information on workpieces in a loading area; representation unit for creating representation of workpieces and loading area, based on sensor signal; user interface for providing representation to machine operator and for receiving user input from machine operator including information on position of workpieces in representation; evaluation unit for determining revised representation of workpieces and loading area, based on sensor signal and user input, interface being designed for providing revised representation to machine operator and for receiving further user input including information on workpiece loading operation carried out; planning unit for determining control instructions enabling loading robot to execute loading operation being carried out based on signal and on further user input; and control interface for activating and controlling loading robot to execute loading operatio

Abstract: A machine for processing sheet metal parts includes a brush unit having at least one horizontally rotating abrasive brush for brushing the surface of the sheet metal parts to be processed. In order to adjust the processing gap or the infeed, the brush unit is movable in the vertical direction. A measuring device for measuring the diameter of the freely turning abrasive brush at different speeds may be designed as an optical measuring unit, in particular a light barrier. A calibration device is used to calculate the correct vertical position of the abrasive brush depending on a selected speed and the associated diameter of the abrasive brush.

Abstract: A device for recognising a sheet metal processing means in a sheet metal processing machine includes: an RFID unit for receiving a read signal of an RFID reader with information on an RFID transponder affixed on a sheet metal processing means at a sheet metal processing station in the sheet metal processing machine; an evaluation unit for determining sheet metal processing means data with information on the sheet metal processing means based on the read signal; and a machine interface for controlling a machine system of the sheet metal processing machine based on the sheet metal processing means data.

Abstract: A machine for machining sheet metal parts has a plurality of machining stations along a continuous conveyor belt, including a first sanding belt unit with an endlessly rotating sanding belt, a brush unit with horizontally rotating abrasive brushes and a second sanding belt unit with a fine-grained sanding belt. The three machining stations can be adjusted independently, and the machining tools are interchangeable. The technical data of the machining tools is stored in a tool memory. The machine includes a device for providing a suggestion for an optimal adjustment as well as an operator terminal with a touch screen, via which the user can make inputs and/or receive information from or about the machine. Based on the data entered by the user and the data stored in the machine, the user receives a suggestion for the optimal adjustment of the machine and is prompted to change the tool if necessary.