SCHULER TECHCENTER Experience cutting-edge technology live SCHULER TECHCENTER / EXPERIENCE CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY LIVE SCHULER TECHCENTER INNOVATIVE FORMING TECHNOLOGY – EXPERIENCE LIVE. Welcome to the future. Welcome to the Schuler THE SCHULER TECHCENTERS 4 SERVO TECHCENTERS ERFURT (GERMANY) AND TIANJIN (CHINA) 6 AUTOMATION TECHCENTERS GEMMINGEN, HESSDORF (GERMANY) AND CANTON, MI (USA) 8 TechCenter. For more than 175 years Schuler has been developing groundbreaking system solutions, always with the goal of securing long-term successes for our customers. All our activities focus on the common goal of finding the best possible answer to your challenges. Take a new approach with Schuler and embark on intensive dialog with us. We have set up the latest machines HYDROFORMING TECHCENTER CANTON, MI (USA) 11 HOT STAMPING TECHCENTER GÖPPINGEN (GERMANY) 12 COOPERATION PROJECTS 13 OVERVIEW OF SCHULER TECHCENTERS 15 and systems for you at our new TechCenters in Germany, the USA and China – where you can try out production optimizations in a hands-on environment for employee qualification, short-term contract production or intensive familiarization. As a result, we can directly tailor what we offer to meet your individual requirements. Come and see us in one of our TechCenters. We look forward to your visit and many exciting experiences – in all aspects of the world of forming technology. Your Schuler TechCenter Team 3 EXPERIENCE THE FUTURE LIVE PRESENTATION OF CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATIVE POTENTIAL AT SCHULER. Direct exchange with the forming experts at Schuler. Crossbar robot 4.0 in the Automation TechCenter Gemmingen (Germany). In opening the Schuler TechCenters, we have The Schuler you know: as a technology and world market redefined how systems and technologies are leader in forming technology. Our company is present at all presented. Now, you can use this unique opportunity to experience cutting-edge technology significant trade shows, congresses and technical conferences as well as at university career fairs – in Germany and worldwide. Symposiums, workshops and technology live. Not only can you discover new approaches days are held regularly to provide an arena for direct and for your production, you can also optimize your personal dialog as well. workflow and output rates, or access a backup facility for ongoing production. Now, we have taken the next step. At selected sites in Germany, the USA and China, the new Schuler TechCenters deliver a further decisive expansion to the possibilities for intensive communication with individual and tailor-made demonstrations, tests and training courses – directly on the latest presses and automation equipment. 4 SCHULER TECHCENTER / EXPERIENCE CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY LIVE ServoDirect and TwinServo presses in a technology comparison at the Servo TechCenter Erfurt (Germany). Innovative applications for the lightweight vehicle construction at the Hot Stamping TechCenter Göppingen (Germany). In intensive contact with the experts from Schuler, specific Technology events, training courses and on-site work- questions can be clarified – even before series production shops make Schuler TechCenters beacons of knowledge starts – and efficiency gains worked out that are precisely and knowledge transfer. After all, highly competent tailored to your own production. Other main aspects employees make a decisive contribution to a company's include topics such as process and stroke rate optimiza- success – and that goes for forming technology as well. tions, die tryout, blanking and tooling tests as well as process and module developments. This ensures that Groundbreaking sector solutions can be seen here starting systems from Schuler can deliver their full performance today. Experience the technology of the world market potential and optimum output right from the word go. leader in forming technology live, and keep in touch with the future! And yet the Schuler TechCenters have even more to offer. Depending on the system, it is possible for backup or startup production to be carried out. This opens the opportunity for carrying on production despite a machine failure or in advance of commissioning a new machine. 5 EXPERIENCE SERVODIRECT AND TWINSERVO TECHNOLOGY SERVO TECHCENTER ERFURT (GERMANY). Transfer press with TwinServo Technology in the TechCenter Erfurt (Germany). Exchange of experience on the automated transfer press with ServoDirect technology. ServoDirect and TwinServo Technology live. At the conventional to a servo press. The blanking and tooling ServoTech Center Erfurt, we invite you to take part in a tests at the Servo TechCenter Erfurt make a contribution live system comparison. Here, we operate a conventional to optimizing your production process. eccentric press alongside a press with ServoDirect and another machine with innovative TwinServo Technology. As a result, Schuler is writing the future of servo technology. With backup or startup production, we offer you the SERVO PRESSES IN THE TECHCENTER Model name opportunity to bridge production in case of a machine failure or before commissioning of your new machine. Furthermore, we optimize your dies for maximum output Press force [kN] Bolster dimensions [l × w in mm] performance, such as if you are switching from a Stroke rate [spm] YOUR DIRECT CONTACT TO THE SERVO TECHCENTER ERFURT (GERMANY) Phone: +49 751 401-2606 | Fax: +49 751 401-2557 | E-mail: stc-erfurt@schulergroup.com 6 TSD 1100 TST 1600 11,000 16,000 5,000 × 2,200 5,000 × 2,200 3 – 50 3 – 40 SCHULER TECHCENTER / EXPERIENCE CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY LIVE TWINSERVO TECHNOLOGY CAN BE EXPERIENCED LIVE SERVO TECHCENTER TIANJIN (CHINA). The Schuler TechCenter in Tianjin (China). Automated transfer press with innovative TwinServo Technology. TwinServo press with Schuler Power Line coil feed line. advantages of this press technology in individual, tailor- The future of forming technology in China starts with made product demonstrations. The machine has a press Schuler: in the new Servo TechCenter in Tianjin, China, it force of 16,000 kN, is fully automated using components will be possible to experience an automated transfer from Schuler and offers the possibility for backup press with TwinServo Technology live. As a result, production to Schuler customers. customers in China will be able to appreciate what part production with this latest servo technology can mean for their production. TwinServo Technology stands for an TWINSERVO PRESS IN THE TECHCENTER Model name improvement in the forming process, less environmental pollution, reduced floor space requirement and high user-friendliness. Schuler demonstrates all the Press force [kN] Bolster dimensions [l × w in mm] Stroke rate [spm] TST 1600 16,000 6,000 × 2,200 3 – 40 YOUR DIRECT CONTACT TO THE SERVO TECHCENTER TIANJIN (CHINA) Phone: +49 7161 66-9011 | Fax: +49 7161 66-205 | E-mail: stc-tianjin@schulergroup.com 7 LIVE DEMONSTRATION OF CROSSBAR ROBOT AND CROSSBAR FEEDER AUTOMATION TECHCENTER GEMMINGEN (GERMANY). Crossbar robot of the new generation 4.0 and Crossbar feeder. Individual on-site consulting. Crossbar robot 4.0 and Crossbar feeder. Experience the See the gains in process safety and reliability directly on-site! Crossbar robot 4.0 and the Crossbar feeder in hands-on live demonstrations. At the TechCenter Gemmingen, Crossbar robot 4.0: everything is about how to link existing press lines More energy efficient, lighter and more dynamic optimally to the future. Inspections and demonstrations Faster with modified travel drive show you the advantages of crossbar technology point-by- Increased process safety and reliability point. Technology events, training courses and workshops Retrofit for press lines provide a flexible offer for knowledge transfer. In process and module developments, new processes can Crossbar feeder: be tested and innovative production possibilities developed. Maximum part outputs and high flexibility Increase in line and process efficiency YOUR DIRECT CONTACT TO THE AUTOMATION TECHCENTER GEMMINGEN (GERMANY) Phone: +49 7267 809-141 | Fax: +49 7267 809-180 | E-mail: atc-gemmingen@schulergroup.com 8 SCHULER TECHCENTER / EXPERIENCE CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY LIVE FLEXIBILITY THROUGH INNOVATIVE TRANSFER SOLUTIONS AUTOMATION TECHCENTER HESSDORF (GERMANY). Compact alternative to combined progressive lines. Experience the Schuler Intra Trans live in Hessdorf (Germany). Individual consulting at the Automation TechCenter Hessdorf (Germany). Intra Trans tri-axis transfer. At the Automation TechCenter one of our numerous events or technology shows. You can Hessdorf, we demonstrate why we have created a true also experience the Intra Trans live and in production at alternative to combined progressive production with the the ProTec Process and Technology Center in Lennestadt. introduction of the Intra Trans: you can produce all For more information about the cooperation project with component sizes, as well as cutting your material con- ProTec, refer to page 16. sumption. Your production is made more efficient and more flexible. We look forward to speaking with you about Intra Trans transfer solution: your customer-specific requirements. Maximum flexibility through slides that can be moved individually on the transfer rails Use this Schuler knowledge center for your production and Cost-effective because of low material consumption get to know our products. We can set up a personal Space-saving because of compact layout appointment, training course or workshop; or meet us at YOUR DIRECT CONTACT TO THE AUTOMATION TECHCENTER HESSDORF (GERMANY) Phone: +49 9135 715-264 | Fax: +49 9135 715-44264 | E-mail: atc-hessdorf@schulergroup.com 9 INCREASED EFFICIENCY FOR PRESS LINES AUTOMATION TECHCENTER CANTON, MI (USA). Crossbar robot 3.0 for increasing the efficiency of press lines. Experience flexible automation technology for press lines live. Crossbar robot 3.0. Are you looking for automation Automation TechCenter Canton also offers training solutions that can be retrofitted to your production to make courses and workshops. You can shape your production it faster and more efficient? With a crossbar robot on the possibilities to meet your needs with process and module premises, the experts at the Automation TechCenter developments. Canton, MI USA, will demonstrate all the advantages of Crossbar technology from Schuler when it comes to Optimum for retrofits: increasing line and process efficiency. This makes it Combination of robot technology and crossbar technology possible to experience and understand progress directly! Transport from die to die In addition to inspections and demonstrations, the Variable press spacings possible YOUR DIRECT CONTACT TO THE AUTOMATION TECHCENTER CANTON, MI (USA) Phone: +1 734 207-7279 | Fax: +1 734 207-7222 | E-mail atc-canton@schulergroup.com 10 SCHULER TECHCENTER / EXPERIENCE CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY LIVE NEW PERSPECTIVES IN LIGHTWEIGHT PRODUCTION HYDROFORMING TECHCENTER CANTON, MI (USA). Hydroforming press in the TechCenter at Schuler in Canton, MI (USA). Hydroforming is opening new perspectives in component development. Experience it live at Schuler. Hydroforming from the world market leader in forming Benefit from Schuler when it comes to optimally designing technology. Reducing weight in automotive construction your hydroforming processes. calls for the use of light and high-strength materials. The Hydroforming TechCenter Canton, MI USA, offers you Talk to us about the entire world of hydroforming: groundbreaking technological solutions. On our hydroform- Feasibility analysis and simulation ing presses, it is possible to run small batches, prototype Project planning, component and process configuration production and production backups under optimum condi- Component adaptation and tooling design tions. Schuler offers you system expertise for the entire Tooling production process involved which is of great value for new players as Prototyping phase well as established producers since reliable data and Zero and pilot series production information is practically impossible to obtain otherwise. YOUR DIRECT CONTACT TO THE HYDROFORMING TECHCENTER CANTON, MI (USA) Phone: +1 734 207-7261 | Fax: +1 734 207-7260 | E-mail: hytc-canton@schulergroup.com 11 SUCCESSFUL PRESS HARDENING WITH TECHNOLOGICAL CONSULTING FROM SCHULER HOT STAMPING TECHCENTER GÖPPINGEN (GERMANY). Fully automated press hardening line with innovative PCH bolster cushion concept. Press hardening of safety components in large-scale production. TechCenter with automated press hardening line. At production dies at the TechCenter under realistic condi- the Hot Stamping TechCenter Göppingen, Schuler is tions, so you can significantly reduce die tryout times on bringing together all its expertise in press hardening your premises. If you need initial prototypes or pilot series along the entire added-value chain. As a system supplier, parts, we can manufacture them for you in our TechCenter. we are continuously developing machine, die and process technology. We optimize applications in automotive series Technological advice spanning processes: production so as to reduce cycle times and cut costs per Extensive process and line expertise component. Take advantage of this decisive lead in experi- Further development in line and process technology ence when it comes to boosting efficiency and optimizing Die tryout and production of prototype parts stroke rates. The short distances from our tool and die Training on the press hardening line production facility enable us to try out your series Backup production for Schuler customers YOUR DIRECT CONTACT TO THE HOT STAMPING TECHCENTER GÖPPINGEN (GERMANY) Phone: +49 7254 988-220 | Fax: +49 7254 988-339 | E-mail: hstc-goeppingen@schulergroup.com 12 SCHULER TECHCENTER / EXPERIENCE CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY LIVE COOPERATION WITH THE AACHEN CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE LIGHTWEIGHT PRODUCTION (AZL) PARTNERSHIP ON A RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PLATFORM. AZL's high level of competence in production technology and material sciences is being merged with Schuler's comprehensive expertise. Use this opportunity to achieve optimization in dies and die testing to increase productivity, maximize output rates or make processes more effective with economic stroke rates. Process and module development open up innovative production options for you. Get to know the Aachen Center for Integrative Lightweight Production (AZL) directly. Make plans to visit for a machine demonstration. Hydraulic short-stroke press in the AZL: Hydraulic short-stroke press for producing fiber-reinforced plastics with 18,000 kN press force Bolster dimensions: 2,800 mm × 1,800 mm Hydraulic composite press with 18,000 kN press force. Hydraulic plastic press. The Aachen Center for Integrative Lightweight Production (AZL) is taking a hydraulic plastic press from Schuler into operation with a press force of 18,000 kN. It serves as a research and development platform on which new dies, systems, components or automation techniques can be tested up to startup under production conditions. Schuler is the strategic partner of the AZL. With this cooperation in the field of lightweight production technology, Schuler is continuing to develop press technology and production processes for modern lightweight construction materials. YOUR DIRECT CONTACT FOR A VISIT TO THE AZL IN AACHEN (GERMANY) Phone: +49 7254 988-220 | Fax: +49 7254 988-33 | E-mail: azl@schulergroup.com 13 PROTEC PROCESS AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER AT HERU IN LENNESTADT OPTIMIZATION OF THE ENTIRE PRODUCTION PROCESS. Complete production system with servo press, coil feed line and transfer. The ProTec Process and Technology Center is a pioneering example of cross-segment corporation. In this way, we can support you even more effectively in achieving an efficient, safe and reliable production process in which all components and procedures from the press to the dies and automation system dovetail smoothly, including the entire line peripherals. With its involvement in ProTec, Schuler is underscoring its role as a system supplier that can offer not only perfectly harmonized production lines but also solutions relating to the entire process. Take advantage of the wide range of possibilities that this technological cooperation opens up: die tryout, blanking and tooling tests, start-up and alternative production, process and stroke rate optimization as well as using the line for demonstration and training purposes. Come and talk to us. Servo press, coil feed line and tri-axis transfer IntraTrans at ProTec. In various project groups, the partner companies involved in ProTec not only analyze production processes and develop them further, but also work out new solutions and concepts SERVO PRESSES IN THE TECHCENTER Model name that can secure a decisive competitive edge for you. For further information and dates for upcoming events, Press force [kN] Bolster dimensions [l × w in mm] Stroke rate [spm] please visit www.protec-lennestadt.com MSD 630 6.300 4.000 × 1.800 3 – 70 Experience the ProTec process and technology center in a virtual tour. Simply scan the QR code using the camera of your smartphone or tablet. http://bit.ly/1mteCAE YOUR DIRECT CONTACT FOR A VISIT TO PROTEC IN LENNESTADT (GERMANY) Phone: +49 7161 66-1505 | Fax: +49 7161 66-729 | E-mail: protec@schulergroup.com 14 SCHULER TECHCENTER / EXPERIENCE CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY LIVE OVERVIEW OF SCHULER TECHCENTERS TECHNOLOGY DIALOGUE WITH EXPERTS DIRECTLY ON-SITE. 1. Hot Stamping TechCenter 5. AZL, Aachen Center for Servo TechCenter Tianjin (China) Göppingen Integrative Lightweight Production Schuler (Tianjin) Metal Forming Schuler Pressen GmbH Manfred-Weck-Haus Technology Center Co., Ltd. Bahnhofstrasse 41 Steinbachstrasse 19 West of Jing Si Road 73033 Göppingen 52074 Aachen Dongli District, Tianjin Airport Germany Germany Economic Area (TAEA) Phone +49 7161 988-220 Phone +49 7254 988-220 Tianjin City hstc-goeppingen@schulergroup.com azl@schulergroup.com China 2. Servo TechCenter Erfurt 6. ProTec Process and Schuler Pressen GmbH Technology Center, Lennestadt Schwerborner Strasse 1 HERU Werkzeugbau GmbH & Co. KG Automation TechCenter & 99086 Erfurt An der Chemischen 4 Hydroforming TechCenter Germany 57368 Lennestadt-Grevenbrück Canton, MI (USA) Phone +49 751 401-2606 Germany Schuler Inc. stc-erfurt@schulergroup.com Phone +49 7161 66-1505 7145 Commerce Blvd. protec@schulergroup.com Canton, MI 48187 Phone +49 7161 66-9011 stc-tianjin@schulergroup.com 3. Automation TechCenter Gemmingen Schuler Automation GmbH & Co. KG Louis-Schuler-Strasse 9 USA SCHULER TECHCENTERS DEUTSCHLAND IN GERMANY Phone +1 734 207-7279 atc-canton@schulergroup.com 75050 Gemmingen Phone +1 734 207-7261 Germany hytc-canton@schulergroup.com Phone +49 7267 809-141 atc-gemmingen@schulergroup.com 4. Automation TechCenter Hessdorf Schuler Automation GmbH & Co. KG Louis-Schuler-Strasse 1 5 6 2 91093 Hessdorf Germany Phone +49 9135 715-264 atc-hessdorf@schulergroup.com 4 3 1 15 Find out more. Simply scan the QR code using the camera of your smartphone or tablet. Schuler AG Bahnhofstrasse 41 73033 Göppingen Germany Phone +49 7161 66-0 Fax +49 7161 66-233 info@schulergroup.com www.schulergroup.com 280EN-022016-WSP-500-Copyright by Schuler www.schulergroup.com/techcenter