March 30, 2023, Dalian, China. The linear pallet storage system PSS-L independently produced by the Dalian production base of GROB Machine Tool (China) Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "GROB China") has successfully rolled off the production line and will be delivered to Baode Fluid Control (Jiangsu) during the Spring Festival of 2023 ) Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Bao De Fluid") plans to achieve complete delivery and operation in the near future. This is the first set of linear pallet storage system PSS-L independently produced by GROB China, which is a milestone for further in-depth localization and exploration of multi-variety and small-batch automation applications!
GROB Linear Pallet Storage System PSS-L
(Equipped with GROB five-axis linkage universal machining center G550)
Whole-process program design capability
Relying on the high degree of automation and flexibility of PSS-L, the GROB China technical team customized a complete set of automation solutions from machine tools, cutting tools, clamping systems, and CAM software for Baode Fluid Design. At that time, three GROB five-axis linkage general-purpose machining centers G550 will be integrated in the production line to help Baode Fluid realize the fully automated production of various precision valve parts.
Founded in 1946, BÜRKERT is an industry leader in fluid control products and solutions, and one of the few companies in the world that has mastered cutting-edge fluid control technology. Baode Fluid’s company located in Suzhou is its wholly-owned manufacturing plant invested and built in China. It not only produces various high-quality fluid control products, but also provides users with personalized solutions that meet actual application needs. It plays an important role in global business. Role.
Baode Fluid Control System (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd.
Stand-alone production efficiency increased by 35%
From the first contact at the end of 2016 to the formal purchase of GROB machining centers in 2019, Baode Fluid Suzhou Factory conducted a comprehensive inspection of GROB China. This cautiousness is due to the genes of the German family business, and it also comes from a pressure: the uncertainty brought about by the replacement of the equipment brand that has been used by the German headquarters. However, seeking stability is obviously not the true nature of Baode Fluid. Innovation and courage are the driving force behind the rapid development of its Suzhou factory. When the first G550 machining center entered the Suzhou factory, GROB China quickly verified that the choice of Baode Fluid’s management was correct—under the condition of ensuring the same surface quality, compared with the original equipment, the G550 Achieved an excellent performance of 35% increase in processing efficiency of single-machine parts and greatly extended tool life. Subsequently, Baode Fluid continued to optimize production, and has purchased 5 sets of G550 machining centers so far. The outstanding achievements made by GROB China and Baode Fluid’s Suzhou factory in joint innovation have also attracted the attention of Baode Fluid’s brother factories in other countries. China’s experience has begun to feed back the global market. The cooperation between GROB and Baode Fluid The scope is further expanded.
GROB 5-axis simultaneous universal machining center G550 with pallet changer
7 months super fast delivery
From scheme design to offline delivery, GROB China only took 7 months, creating a speed twice as high as the market!
When Baode Fluid proposed to GROB China the idea of building the equipment into a flexible production line, the technical team of GROB China responded immediately. Since the parts required for the production line are special valves used in medical engineering, the surface quality requirements are extremely high, and the material removal rate reaches 85%. Assembled and trial cut in the production base, and repeatedly optimized and adjusted according to the cutting data, the linear pallet storage system PSS-L was delivered off-line in only 7 months. Thanks to the project planning, design, manufacturing and supply chain capabilities of GROB China's Dalian production base, "fast delivery" has become one of the biggest highlights of GROB China helping users speed up production.
Change according to needs, "the most practical flexibility"
Baode Fluid has always been pragmatic and has "practicability" for production line requirements. The modular and expandable features of the PSS-L system well meet this demand.
According to the user's actual production capacity, the flexible production line currently integrates 3 GROB G550 five-axis linkage general-purpose machining centers, 40 pallet storage positions, and 2 loading and unloading operation stations. When the production line is running, all blanks, materials, and work-in-progress stored in the pallet warehouse will be automatically transferred to the machine tool for processing under the control of GROB4AUTOMATION, a digital production management software independently developed by GROB. In addition, the software can also realize automatic order scheduling and production scheduling of production orders, as well as real-time monitoring and adjustment of processing status, which is very suitable for Baode Fluid's "multi-variety, small-batch" production mode. After the production line is completed, Baode Fluid will realize highly flexible automation with 24-hour unattended production and simultaneous production of dozens of products.
GROB China tailor-made linear pallet storage system PSS-L for Baode Fluid
Mr. Thomas Neubert, Vice President of Sales of GROB China
Mr. Thomas Neubert, Vice President of Sales of GROB China, said: "From rigid automation to flexible automation, from the automotive industry to all walks of life with continuous upgrading of demand; the transformation to intelligent manufacturing, the current Chinese manufacturing industry has shown more than ever before. More firm confidence. What GROB China wants to say is that we are fully prepared for this!" Mr. Thomas Neubert, Vice President of Sales of GROB Machine Tool (China) Co., Ltd. said, "GROB Flexible Automation System , has condensed our years of experience and strength in building automated production lines for the automotive industry, and also incorporates high flexibility to meet the challenges of 'multi-variety, small-batch' production. Its performance has been verified by many companies around the world. In the Chinese market, our localized production and R&D capabilities will also give them unique advantages of rapid response and delivery. GROB China will help more Chinese and even Asian users to improve their core competitiveness!"
