Biesse High Dynamics

There is no better example of technology innovation than Formula One. F1 is the proving ground for leading automotive invention and the lessons learned eventually find their way into the cars we drive today. Biesse know that to continue as a World leader in performance woodworking machinery, they need to push the design envelope. Biesse Group’s latest CNC nesting equipment can be compared to F1 where the design of the chassis; table; drive motors and safety equipment has been optimised to provide the customer with a totally new and re-imagined processing solution. Welcome to the World of Biesse High Dynamics.

Nesting provides the greatest potential for High Dynamic processing because speed is one of the most important processing criteria. To achieve higher production speeds, other factors must be considered. Biesse Group has worked to deliver the benefits of higher speeds to their customers by rethinking the nesting process from the ground up. Every aspect of the machine has been considered with the goal of increasing the actual processing speed while maintaining quality and safety. The result is a product Biesse Group claims is the fastest and most productive nesting machine available.

The new Rover B FT HD nesting machine is now available through the Biesse Group as a stand-alone machine that will significantly increase the number of sheets processed per shift, but it’s as a cell that the machine really shines. The cell’s infeed; CNC machine; and outfeed, and every aspect of work has been optimised for continuous, highspeed processing. After the first sheet has been labelled, the rest of the day’s production continues without a break, ensuring your equipment delivers the maximum return on your investment.

In F1, performance is measured in milliseconds. To achieve faster acceleration and deceleration and high lineal and cornering speeds, the key factors include chassis (table) design, weight, and power. Biesse Group have re-imagined the entire process and achieved a cutting solution where every second of movement has been considered to produce a CNC nesting result that saves an enormous amount of time. The highest linear cutting speeds of 50 metres a minute with a 12mm tool; high speed angular interpolation (corner) movement; and a positioning speed over 170 metres a minute are now possible with Biesse HD.

High cutting speeds place huge demands on every aspect of the machine so Biesse Group started with the chassis, or frame of the machine. To hold even the smallest parts on the edge of the sheet, three vacuum pumps move an increased amount of air from the vacuum table that has been completely re-designed. Larger air hoses, and air channels that are not only larger, but designed to guarantee a smooth, uninterrupted flow of air, exactly like a good dust extraction system. Tests indicate a 30% to 70% better holding of even the smallest parts!

Stability is another important factor that affects the possible cutting speed round the entire panel, as well as the quality of your production. To guarantee the highest confidence, Biesse widened the stance of the gantry frame. The rack and pinion, still the best technology for dusty environments, is fitted with bigger and deeper teeth. And Biesse have located the linear guides closer to the rack for higher performance under load. As a one- operator cell the CNC machine can be enclosed in a cabinet and in this case the machine hood can be removed, reducing weight, saving wear and tear, and offering improved visibility and safety for the operator.

To power the High Dynamic cutting solution, Biesse increased the power in the axis drive motors by three times and added a more rigid reduction gearbox. A fast, 12-position tool-change travels with the processing head, further eliminating downtime. An optional 33-position tool change can be mounted at the rear of the machine. The automatically lubricated 42-bit vertical drilling head is now water-cooled, an additional low-cost advantage for continuous production. And finally, at the cutting station, the new design dust hood with shorter bristles and high-tech anti-ejection fabric, is now set to the millimetre for near-perfect dust removal on any thickness sheet.

The savings are everywhere with Biesse HD. First, the label printer moves with the pusher and after

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