E6x Compact Express is an easy-to-use modular system, is compact, but not cost prohibitive to those requiring high technology at entry level point.
Developed by Prima Power E6x (formerly trading as Finn-Power) is a servo-electric turret punch press, it has an option to be connected to a storage tower in the 1500mm-3000mm size, therefore facilitating complete hands-free automation once sheet metal is loaded.
It is arguably the lowest cost on the market for a system capable of multiple shelving and work queues for different components and countless other variables.
Basically, it opens many new doors to fabricators and jobbing shops which until now had wrongly believed only semi-automatic – or even totally manual – equipment was their destiny.
"The days when smaller sheet metal fabricators believe they have no access to top notch software driven technology are well and truly over," Andrew Bentrup, Maxitec's managing director, said.
Maxitec is the official Prima Power supplier in Australia and New Zealand.
"The Prima Power E6x has such a compact footprint it fits comfortably into just about any workshop – even into a corner if necessary," Bentrup said.
"But the added benefit is the system is run by smart and powerful software, which allows us to evaluate the kinds of jobs a potential user will be putting through the E6x and return a cost analysis.
"In effect, we are not just providing an affordable and very sophisticated equipment for manual-intensive companies to upgrade, we are working out how much a typical job would cost the user to put it through the E6x and calculating how much time it would take.
"This level of data transparency is not just on the factory floor but also to a financier."
Although a modular design, Prima Power has fitted the same types of gripper, beam, tables and other features as are found on its other, larger loading units.
An automatic safety door is improved technically compared with what has been provided on previous units such as the E5x.
With its small layout and footprint, the visibility level into the unit during operation is very good, plus it allows closer access to tables for forklifts and pallet jacks.
For added safety, the E6x is designed to prevent sheets falling down and onto the floor in the event of double sheeting or during the unloading cycle.
When the door is opened, an automatic function moves the loader gripper away to make it easier to load sheet stacks onto the loading table. An optional floating table is available for the loading table.
A simple removal of the door and replacing this with a moving wagon ensures the E6x can be connected to Prima Power's Combo storage and handling system.
