Modular machining cell FSJ

Overview
The Flexible Smart Job Shop (FSJ) is a modular, scalable Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS) for sheet metal processing that integrates cutting, sorting, bending, panel bending, robotic handling and orchestration software. FSJ is designed to support independent machine operation and collaborative, convergent flows for kit production or small-batch, high-mix manufacturing.

Key features

• Operational flexibility: automated production of different parts without manual retooling or long downtimes; instant interruption and resume of sequences when required; H2H processing support.
• Application versatility: modules operate standalone or collaboratively, suitable for small batches, complex kits and mixed production.
• Automation and advanced robotics: integration of industrial robots and AMR to optimize flows and remove bottlenecks.
• Automatic intermediate handling: Robot Vision System (RVS) accelerates part recognition, handling and robot programming for intermediate steps.
• Space optimization: compact layouts reduce factory footprint, optimize transfers and parallelize operations.

Integrated technologies and machines

• Cutting: L3.G4 fiber laser for precision cutting.
• Sorting: MCU automatic sorting and stacking device for diverse part shapes, sizes and weights.
• Punching/combination: S1 punch-laser combi work center (punch, form, tap, cut).
• Bending and panel bending: panel benders with robotic integration (e.g., P-Robot) and press brake B3 with electric/hydraulic features.
• Vision & handling: RVS (Robot Vision System) for recognition and robot guidance.
• Software: STREAM (programming), OPS (production management), LINKS (IoT monitoring and real-time performance analysis).

Production strategies / use cases

• Independent machine workflows: laser cutting → MCU sorting → P-Robot pick & stack → press brake finishing.
• Convergent kit production: cutting → MCU sorting → conveyor transfer → P-Robot autonomous processing via RVS → downstream operations or dynamic stacking.

Benefits

• Reduced internal distances and lead times by compacting process steps and optimizing transfers.
• Improved factory space utilization, logistics and intermediate-store management.
• Balanced, efficient workflows with lower idle time and minimized waste when integrating multiple technologies.

Technical specifications

• Product name / model: FSJ
• System type: Flexible Smart Job Shop (modular FMS for cutting, sorting, bending, panel bending, robotics and software)
• Representative hardware: L3.G4 (fiber laser), S1 (punch-laser combi), B3 (press brake), P-Robot (panel bender + robot), MCU (automatic sorter)
• Vision & handling: RVS for recognition and robot programming
• Software suite: STREAM (programming), OPS (production management), LINKS (IoT monitoring)
• Automation: robotic cell and AMR integration; automatic intermediate handling and dynamic stacking
• Primary advantages: modularity, scalability, optimized space and transfers, reduced lead times