The comprehensive portfolio for sheet metal processing

Siemens offers tailored solutions for the entire range of metal forming technology, from press applications and handling systems all the way to safety technology. The solutions are based on the latest technology such as the SIMATIC S7 industrial controllers, the SIMOTION Motion Control System, the SINAMICS S120 drives, and the SIMOTICS T Heavy Duty torque motors, which have been specifically developed for use in presses. Since all of the automation and drive components efficiently interact in the Totally Integrated Automation Portal (TIAPortal), we are helping our customers to improve their development processes and increase efficiency and to reduce costs in the long term.

In addition to the products and systems, Siemens also provides comprehensive services, e.g. control panel building, application services, machine simulation or analysis, condition monitoring (CMS) and press simulation (PLS), and thus ensures maximum flexibility in the configuration and commissioning of customer-specific machines and plants.

System-based implementation of individual solutions

When implementing modern metal forming machines and plants, in the automotive industry for example, a largely modular configuration of the software and hardware ensures maximum flexibility and the shortest possible configuration times. The Metal Forming Solution Package provides all of the functions needed for this and supports mechanical engineers in quickly implementing their designs. Choosing from the comprehensive range of preconfigured software modules, the user selects the one that is right for him, individually configures it, and then integrates it into the machine-specific software.

An overview of example solutions for the segments

• Mechanical presses (servo presses, flywheel presses)
• Hydraulic presses (valve-controlled presses, servo hydraulic presses)
• Handling systems (electronic transfer, press feeders, roll feeding)
• Conveyor systems
• Slitting and cross-cutting stations
• Wire-drawing machines
• Pipe and wire bending machines
• Wire winding machines

can be found at:

http://www.siemens.com/metal-forming