Costumer requirements

A manufacturer of foam and felt components for the automotive industry sought to optimize production by resolving two key challenges:

•  Precise cutting on variable lengths
• Quality rolling of materials into coils

Technical requirements included:

• Cutting width of 600 mm
• Variable lengths without tool changes
• Production speed of 30 m/min
• Material thickness range of 1mm to 10mm

CNM’s solution

We developed an innovative cantilevered machine integrating the following technologies:

1. Unwinding and Control System:

• Principal unwinder with automatic inflation
• Junction table with depressurization control
• Dual motorization for precise pressure control

2. Advanced Cutting Module:

• Specialized tool designed for both felt and foam
•  Flying cutting control by brushless motor
• Automatic synchronization of function block
• Dual cutting system with nylon blades
• Precise regulation with shim adjustment

3. Winding and Coil Management:

• Suction conveyor with cutting guide
• Exit rewinder with advanced tension management
• Optimal bobbin clamping

The benefits of our machine

Our CNM Process solution maximized performance to 30 m/min while reducing setup times by 70% and ensuring optimal safety through an immaterial barrier and laser scanner. The results are concrete: exemplary precision across all materials (1mm felt to 10mm foam), a 40% reduction in production waste, and a 40% improvement in operational safety. This innovation revolutionizes production lines, proving that performance and safety can be complementary goals.