Servo drives and feeds for uncoiler machines

Servo Drive Roll Feeds

In today's just-in-time (JIT) order environment, many stamping shops are challenged to produce smaller batch runs, which can necessitate more frequent die changes. Therefore, quick die changeover and setup times are critical. Flexibility of major components, such as the coil cradle, uncoiler, straightener, feeder, and press, is also an important factor. Time saved in setup allows you to increase productivity.

Drive systems for uncoiler machines

On average, roll feeds take less time to set up and are more flexible than traditional mechanical feeds. Accuracies of ±0.001 in. and feed length ranges from 0.001 in. to 999.99 in. are the norm for servo drive roll feeds. Adjusting acceleration and speed parameters allows you to tune the roll feed to a particular job. When possible, slower accelerations and speeds should be used. This promotes increased accuracy and smoother material flow and eases the load on the uncoiling system. This smoother material flow can allow you to process a range of materials, such as painted and polished stock. Another advantage of roll feeds is their ability to adapt and maximize the available press feed angle.