Description
The conveyor tracking functionality permits synchronisation with a linear conveyor system. This term covers all conveyor systems that move objects linearly within the synchronisation range. Conveyor tracking allows objects that are moving on a belt to be manipulated or machined.
Possible applications include woodworking, laser machining and workpiece handling, such as pick & place modules.
When workpieces are machined, e.g. by laser cutting, the conveyor tracking functionality offers the following benefits:
- It permits the machining of throughfeed workpieces that are larger than the actual machine workspace. This means that the workspace can be designed smaller for the same workpiece size.
- Throughput can be increased by machining carried out on a moving workpiece.
- Material can be better utilised by machining sheet fed from a steel strip coil and waste is reduced compared to conventional sheet machining.