Automated loading system LiftMaster Compact

for machine tools

Overview
The LiftMaster Compact is a compact loading and unloading unit in the TRUMPF portfolio for automated sheet handling. This dynamic, modular automation solution is designed for short sheet processing cycles and can operate with or without a storage interface. It has a small footprint and a standard cycle time of 90 seconds to optimise handling throughput.

Key benefits

• Unattended production: supports 24/7 operation while maintaining process reliability.
• Short cycle time: complete load/unload cycle including pallet change in 90 seconds.
• Synchronous handling: optional synchronous loader enables simultaneous loading and unloading.
• Modular expandability: integrates with TruStore and PartMaster to form a complete processing cell.

Equipment options

• PartMaster: manual removal of finished parts and scrap skeletons.
• Synchronous loader: suction-frame system that transports finished-part pallets and travels horizontally between raw material table and pallet changer.
• Cart systems: loading carts can be used instead of the standard raw material table.

System examples
Examples include integration with TruLaser machines (e.g. TruLaser 3030 fiber, TruLaser 5030 fiber), LiftMaster Compact combined with PartMaster and TruStore 3030, and multi-machine cells with multiple LiftMaster Compact units and TruStore systems.

Technical data table
Columns: LiftMaster Compact large format | LiftMaster Compact maxi format
Maximum sheet size: 3000 mm x 1500 mm | 4000 mm x 2000 mm
Minimum sheet size (loading): 1000 mm x 1000 mm | 1000 mm x 1000 mm
Minimum sheet size (unloading): — | — (unloading min 150 mm x 150 mm for both formats noted below)
Maximum sheet thickness (loading/unloading): 30 mm | 25 mm
Maximum sheet weight: 900 kg | 1600 kg
Max. loading weight of finished part pallets: 3000 kg | 5000 kg
Max. unloading weight of finished part pallets: 3000 kg | 5000 kg
Max. loading stack height (stand-alone): 300 mm | 300 mm
Max. unloading stack height (stand-alone): 250 mm | 250 mm
Max. loading/unloading stack height (TruStore): 170 mm | 170 mm
Max. sheet thickness (belt prongs): 15 mm | 15 mm

Technical specifications

• Cycle time: 90 seconds per complete loading/unloading cycle (including pallet change).
• Operation: supports 24/7 unattended production.
• Simultaneous handling: synchronous loader option for simultaneous load and unload.
• Maximum loading sheet size (large format): 3000 mm x 1500 mm.
• Maximum loading sheet size (maxi format): 4000 mm x 2000 mm.
• Minimum loading sheet size: 1000 mm x 1000 mm.
• Minimum unloading sheet size: 150 mm x 150 mm.
• Maximum sheet thickness (large format): 30 mm; (maxi format): 25 mm.
• Maximum sheet weight: 900 kg (large) / 1600 kg (maxi).
• Max. finished-part pallet weight (loading/unloading): 3000 kg (large) / 5000 kg (maxi).
• Max. loading stack height (stand-alone): 300 mm; Max. unloading stack height (stand-alone): 250 mm.
• Max. stack height when connected to TruStore: 170 mm.
• Max. sheet thickness for belt prongs: 15 mm.
• Modularity: expandable with TruStore, PartMaster and other processing-cell components.