EP4026673A1 - Processing machine and method for setting a processing machine and method for the set-up of a processing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a processing machine (01) for processing a sheet (02) with at least one processing tool (301), the at least one processing machine (01) having at least one adjusting means (311; 411; 511; 611), the at least one adjusting means (311; 411; 511; 611) a distance (A1) of at least one processing cylinder (310; 410; 510; 610) to an associated counter-cylinder (320; 420; 520; 620) is arranged to be adjustable and/or adjustable, characterized in that that at least the at least one adjusting means (311; 411; 511; 611) adjusts the distance (A1) at least as a function of a height stored in a machine control (20) and/or a measure for the height of the respective machining tool (301) and/ or arranged to be adjusted. The invention also relates to a method for adjusting and a method for setting up. The processing tool (301) and/or a tool set (350) has at least one information carrier (304; 351) for assigning and/or calling up and/or storing the height and/or or a measure of the height of the at least one machining tool (301).

Description

The invention relates to a processing machine and a method for adjusting a processing machine to a processing tool according to the preamble of claim 1 or claim 10 and a method for setting up a processing machine according to claim 16.

Materials in the form of webs or sheets are processed in the manufacture of packaging. In several processing steps, the sheets are printed, embossed, creased, perforated, punched, cut, stapled, glued and folded into packaging, for example.

For optimal utilization of the area of a sheet, several identical or different copies, e.g. B. a poster, a folding box or packaging, printed on a common sheet and then punched. These specimens are referred to as panels. A sheet processing machine can include various processing steps such as printing, cutting, embossing, creasing, punching, perforating, gluing and/or stapling. Such sheet processing machines often also have inspection devices. Sheets are usually processed and trimmed in processing machines with form-bound punching and cutting devices.

Such a processing machine is designed, for example, as a punching, cutting, perforating, embossing and/or creasing machine. If such a processing machine is referred to below as a punching and/or punching machine, this also means in particular a cutting, perforating, embossing and/or creasing machine.

In the case of form-bound systems, in addition to rotary die-cutting, there are also flat die-cutting, in particular flat-bed die-cutting. In these, several sheets are processed one after the other by means of a cyclically repeating movement.

Through the use of rotary punching machines, significantly higher production speeds can be achieved due to the continuous movement process. Rotary punching machines can, for example, be equipped with the modules punching unit, creasing unit, embossing unit and stripping unit. Such a rotary punch is, for example, from WO 2017/089420 A2 known.

In the case of a rotary die-cutter, the appropriate machining tools are clamped onto a machining cylinder for punching, grooving, embossing and breaking out. Such processing tools are preferably designed as steel or plastic plates and have a processing contour with a geometry, in particular a cutting geometry, for example with a cutting edge height.

The processing tools are usually manufactured outside of a processing machine. Such machining tools are often made to order. CNC milling machines with quite high accuracies are often used. However, the geometry of some processing tools can still deviate slightly from the dimensions ordered in practice.

Each processing tool is placed on a processing cylinder and, depending on the processing geometry, the processing cylinder, in particular the distance relative to an impression cylinder, must be adjusted and/or adjusted individually for each, in particular new, processing tool. Due to the very precise way rotary punches work, this adjustment process is very complex, takes a long time and requires the highest level of precision. Often comes in such a setting process iteratively in small steps, by approaching from a safe position.

the DE 10 2019 202 280 A1 discloses a machine for processing printing material. The machine discloses adjusting means for adjusting a distance between a processing cylinder and an opposing cylinder. These are adjusted or set as a function of a signal from a sensor via a controller.

The invention is based on the object of creating a processing machine and a method for adjusting a processing machine to a processing tool, as well as a method for setting up a processing machine.

The object is achieved according to the invention by the features of claim 1 or claim 10 or claim 16.

An advantage that can be achieved with the invention is that an adjustment process or set-up process of the processing machine and/or a processing cylinder, in particular its distance from an opposing cylinder, takes place and/or can take place in a simplified manner and/or faster. By adjusting the distance between the punching cylinder and the counter-cylinder, for example, the pressure of the processing tool on a counter-punch coating can be adjusted. In particular, the processing machine and/or an operator can access information from the processing tool or the punching tool and use this information for a simplified and faster adjustment of the processing machine to a new processing tool. Errors during set-up and/or damage to the machine, in particular also damage to the machining tool, caused by the machining tool being pressed against an opposing cylinder, can thus be avoided in a simple manner. Such information can be, for example, a height of the machining tool and/or a machining geometry and/or a order number and/or a processing layout and/or a grammage width and/or a format of a processing tool. At least information about a height of the machining tool or a measure for the height of the machining tool, in particular the height of the cutting edge, is preferably available. Processing tool required for setting the processing machine. The editing tool can be automatically recognized and assigned based on the information. An operator is relieved of manually entering such information. Storage and/or recognition and/or archiving of the processing tool can also be facilitated in this way. Logistical management of all existing processing tools can also be simplified in this way.

A further advantage that can be achieved with the invention is that there is no need to measure the height of the machining tool, in particular the height of the cutting edge or the geometry of the machining tool in the machine tool itself. Such a measurement of the height of the processing tool, for example by means of a light sensor, in particular a reflex sensor, leads to increased automation of the machine. However, such measurements are error-prone.

A further advantage that can be achieved with the invention is that the information is contained on an information carrier or a marking on the machining tool and/or can be unambiguously assigned to a stored data record in a database. This tool recognition method can be integrated into the operating process of the processing machine. Such an information carrier is preferably always in the same position on the plate, so that a scanner located in the machine, in particular a barcode scanner, and/or a reading device can read the information from it. A manufacturer of the processing tool, in particular the punching plate, preferably brings this information carrier and/or markings with the exact information about this processing tool (e.g. actual height) so that the machine is based on the information safe position, but still very close to the result. Such an information carrier can be, for example, a code and/or a tag, in particular an RFID tag and/or an NFC tag and/or a data matrix and/or a barcode and/or QR code and/or a barcode. Additionally or alternatively, the information can also be scanned outside of the processing machine using a mobile end device, preferably with a reading device, for example using a smartphone and appropriate software. This information can then be transmitted to a machine controller, for example, and automatic set-up processes can then be started, for example, in the processing machine.

Another advantage that can be achieved with the invention is that the information can be transmitted directly via a linked system, in particular a common data interface. Alternatively or additionally, the processing machine or a customer can also be networked with a system from a manufacturer. For example, the customer could order a machining tool using an order number and a manufacturer can send the information about the machining tool back to the customer directly via an information exchange system, for example. In this way, all information about the processing tool can be stored directly with the customer. In this way, all information about the processing tools is directly available to the customer. When changing to the corresponding job, the processing machine can access the stored information and independently and automatically set the distance between the processing cylinder and/or the counter cylinder. An assignment can take place via an information carrier and/or a marking.

A further advantage that can be achieved with the invention is that not only can individual machining tools be changed more easily, but also that a complete set of tools can be changed in a simpler manner. An advantage that can be achieved with the invention is that machining tools or tool sets can be clearly assigned. In particular, one Processing machine then clearly store further information regarding the respective tool and its use and can be used to optimize the processes. In addition, information carriers are used on the machining tools and/or on the tool sets. This information carrier can be a code and/or a memory tag, for example. Codes are usually easy to generate and memory tags have the advantage that they can be overwritten or rewritten and can therefore be used several times.

All machining tools preferably have their own information carriers. Information can be assigned and/or retrieved for the respective processing tool. Counter-tools, such as a counter-grooved plate, can also have their own information carrier. More preferably, at least each tool set has an information carrier.

The complete set-up process can be improved by the information carrier, preferably on the processing tools and on the tool sets, in connection with the mobile end device. The editing tools can be stored and found quickly in an improved way. The information carrier on each tool set helps in particular. The tool sets and the associated machining tools are stored in a memory that is in operative connection with the machine control. With the mobile end device, which can access the data in the memory of the machine control, the right tools can be found quickly and easily by reading in the information carrier. Furthermore, it can also be verified for the machine that the correct tool has been applied and that presettings can therefore be made on the processing machine without damage occurring as a result of incorrect setting, such as faulty pressing. Furthermore, the locations of the tool sets can also be saved so that they can be found more quickly. Overall, the management of the archiving of the editing tools becomes clear improved.

Another advantage that can be achieved with the invention is that further information about the individual machining tools and/or tool sets can be stored continuously. For example, information about wear and tear can be stored continuously. Information about the wear of machining tools can be generated, for example, by a number of passes and/or the tool geometry or tool properties.

Another advantage that can be achieved with the invention is that the information from the machine control system about the processing tools can be displayed on the mobile terminal device. For this purpose, the operator can, for example, obtain various information about whether the operator still has to prepare and/or inspect the tools. In particular, a more efficient way of working when handling the machining tools can be created in this way. A location of a tool set can preferably also be displayed. This can be done, for example, simply by assigning a position and/or number, or by using an indoor positioning system made up of transmitters and/or receivers. For example, such a transmitter could be arranged on the mobile terminal. Furthermore, recommendations for action and/or information, for example about the wear and tear of individual tools, can also be displayed on the mobile terminal device. In principle, all information available to the machine or the control station can be used.

Furthermore, the mobile terminal has appropriate software, in particular an app, to support the set-up process. This makes it easy to carry out the steps and avoids handling errors. In this way, recommendations for action can be transmitted to the operator. For this purpose, the mobile end device is in operative connection with the machine control. On the other hand, the application can be used to assign a machining tool to a machining job occur. All information can be retrieved from the machine control and concrete recommendations for action can be transmitted to the operator. Furthermore, errors during set-up can be avoided.

Exemplary embodiments of the invention are shown in the drawings and are described in more detail below.

Fig. 1

eine Seitenansicht der Bearbeitungsmaschine in einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform;

Fig. 2

eine Übersicht der Bearbeitungsmaschine in einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform in einer Draufsicht;

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einen beispielhaften Bogen mit zwei Nutzen und Reststücken, wobei die zwei Nutzen durch einen Steg voneinander getrennt sind;

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einen weiteren beispielhaften Bogen mit zwei Nutzen und Reststücken, wobei die beiden Nutzen direkt nebeneinander und zusammenhängend angeordnet sind;

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eine schematische Darstellung eines Stapels von Bogen umfassend mehrere Teilstapel;

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eine schematische Darstellung eines Nutzenstapel umfassend mehrere Teilnutzenstapel, welche beispielhaft jeweils durch einen Zwischenbogen voneinander getrennt sind;

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eine schematische Darstellung eines einzelnen Teilstapels von Bogen;

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eine schematische Darstellung eines Nutzenstapels in der Nutzenauslage mit einem Zwischenbogen;

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eine schematische Darstellung einer Bearbeitungsmaschine mit Bearbeitungszylindern;

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eine schematische Darstellung eines Bearbeitungswerkzeuges;

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eine schematische Darstellung eines vergrößerten Ausschnittes des Bearbeitungswerkzeuges;

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eine schematische Darstellung der Verknüpfung zwischen Werkzeugsätzen, mobilem Endgerät sowie der Daten einer Maschinensteuerung.

Show it:

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a side view of the processing machine in a preferred embodiment;

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an overview of the processing machine in a preferred embodiment in a plan view;

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an exemplary sheet with two blanks and remnants, the two blanks being separated from one another by a web;

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another exemplary sheet with two benefits and remnants, the two benefits are arranged directly next to each other and contiguously;

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a schematic representation of a stack of sheets comprising a plurality of sub-stacks;

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a schematic representation of a stack of blanks comprising several stacks of partial blanks, which are each separated from one another by an interleaf sheet, for example;

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a schematic representation of a single partial stack of sheets;

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a schematic representation of a stack of benefits in the benefit delivery with an interleaf;

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a schematic representation of a processing machine with processing cylinders;

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a schematic representation of a machining tool;

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a schematic representation of an enlarged section of the machining tool;

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a schematic representation of the link between tool sets, mobile device and the data of a machine control.

A processing machine 01 is preferably embodied as a sheet processing machine 01, in particular as a die-cutting machine 01, more preferably as a rotary die-cutting machine 01, for processing at least one, preferably at least two, more preferably a large number of sheet-like substrates 02 or sheets 02. In the preceding and in the following, processing machine 01 and/or

Sheet processing machine 01 also means, in particular, a punching machine 01. The processing machine 01 has at least one unit 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000; 1100; 1200; 1400, preferably a plurality of aggregates 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000; 1100; 1200; 1400 on. Processing machine 01, in particular sheet processing machine 01, preferably comprises at least one, preferably at least two, more preferably at least three, more preferably at least four, as shaping unit 300; 400; 500; 600 trained unit 300; 400; 500; 600 for processing sheets 02, for example at least one first shaping unit 300 and/or at least one second Shaping unit 400 and/or at least one third shaping unit 500 and/or at least one fourth shaping unit 600.

Under an aggregate 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000; 1100; 1200; 1400 is preferably to be understood as a group of devices that interact functionally, in particular to be able to carry out a preferably self-contained processing operation on the at least one substrate 02. Preferably, an aggregate comprises 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000; 1100; 1200; 1400 in each case a machine section of processing machine 01, which is preferably arranged such that it can be at least partially spatially separated from other machine sections.

Unless an explicit distinction is made, the term substrate 02, in particular sheet-like substrate 02, specifically sheet 02, is to be understood here to mean any flat substrate 02 or any substrate 02 that is present in sections, i.e. also substrate 02 that is in the form of a panel or plate, i.e. including panels or plates , be included. The sheet-like substrate 02 or sheet 02 defined in this way is made of cardboard and/or corrugated cardboard, for example, i. H. Sheets of cardboard and/or corrugated cardboard or formed by sheets, panels or possibly plates made of plastic, cardboard, glass, wood or metal. More preferably, the sheet-like substrate 02 is paper and/or cardboard, in particular sheets of paper and/or cardboard. In particular, both above and below, the term sheet 02 refers to sheets 02 that have not yet been processed using at least one unit 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000; 1100; 1200; 1400 have been processed, as well as those sheets 02 that have already been processed using at least one unit 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000; 1100; 1200; 1400 were processed and possibly changed in their shape and / or their mass.

According to DIN 6730 (February 2011), paper is a flat material, mostly made up of fibers material of vegetable origin formed by dewatering a fibrous suspension on a screen. This creates a fiber felt that is then dried. The basis weight of paper is preferably a maximum of 225 g/m2 (two hundred and twenty-five grams per square meter). According to DIN 6730 (February 2011), cardboard is a flat material consisting essentially of fibers of plant origin, which is formed by dewatering a fibrous suspension on one or between two screens. The fiber structure is compacted and dried. Cardboard is preferably made from cellulose by gluing or pressing together. Cardboard is preferably designed as solid cardboard or corrugated cardboard. Preferably the basis weight of paperboard is in excess of 225 g/m 2 (two hundred and twenty five grams per square meter). Corrugated cardboard is cardboard made from one or more layers of corrugated paper glued to one layer or between several layers of another preferably smooth paper or cardboard. In the above and in the following, the term cardboard refers to a paper fabric that is preferably coated on one side and has a mass per unit area of at least 150 g/m2 (one hundred and fifty grams per square meter) and a maximum of 600 g/m2 (six hundred grams per square meter). Cardboard preferably has high strength relative to paper.

A sheet 02 to be processed, preferably the at least one sheet 02, preferably has a basis weight of at least 60 g/m ² (sixty grams per square meter) and/or a maximum of 700 g/m ² (seven hundred grams per square meter), preferably a maximum of 500 g/m ² (five hundred grams per square meter), more preferably at most 200 g/m ² (two hundred grams per square meter). A sheet 02 to be processed, preferably the at least one sheet 02, preferably has a maximum thickness of 1.5 cm (one point five centimeters), preferably a maximum of 1.0 cm (one point zero centimeters), more preferably a maximum of 0.6 cm (zero point six centimetres), up. For example, the at least one sheet 02 has a thickness of at least 0.01 cm (zero point zero one centimeter), preferably at least 0.03 cm (zero point zero three centimeters).

The at least one substrate 02, in particular the at least one sheet 02, preferably has a sheet width, preferably parallel to a transverse direction A, of precisely at least 200 mm (two hundred millimeters), preferably at least 300 mm (three hundred millimeters), more preferably at least 400 mm (four hundred millimeters). The sheet width is preferably a maximum of 1,500 mm (one thousand five hundred millimeters), more preferably a maximum of 1,300 mm (thousand three hundred millimeters), even more preferably a maximum of 1,060 mm (thousand and sixty millimeters). A sheet length, preferably parallel to a transport direction T, is for example at least 150 mm (one hundred and fifty millimeters), preferably at least 250 mm (two hundred and fifty millimeters), more preferably at least 350 mm (three hundred and fifty millimeters). Furthermore, an arc length is, for example, at most 1,200 mm (one thousand two hundred millimeters), preferably at most 1,000 mm (one thousand millimeters), more preferably at most 800 mm (eight hundred millimeters).

In the foregoing and in the following, the term panel 03 preferably refers to the number of identical and/or different objects that are manufactured from the same piece of material and/or are arranged on a common carrier material, for example a common sheet 02. A blank 03 is preferably that area of a sheet 02 which is designed as a product of sheet processing machine 01, in particular as an intermediate product for the production of an end product, and/or is processed further, for example to form a desired or required end product, and/or is designed to be further processable. The desired or required end product, which is preferably produced by further processing of the respective copy 03, is preferred here, packaging, in particular a folding box, or a label and/or a label, in particular a label and/or a label of a packaging. The at least one sheet 02 preferably has at least one copy 03, preferably at least two copies 03, more preferably at least four copies 03, more preferably at least eight copies 03, for example twelve copies 03. The at least two copies 03 of the at least one sheet 02 are preferably each connected to one another and/or to the adjacent copy 03 by at least one holding point, preferably by at least two holding points, more preferably by at least four holding points.

A remnant 04; 05; 06 is that area of a sheet 02 above and below that does not correspond to a blank 03. Collected remnants 04; 05; 06 are preferably referred to as waste. A remnant 04; 05; 06 is preferably designed as a trimming and/or breakout and/or removable. During operation of the sheet processing machine 01, the at least one remnant piece 04; 05; 06 in at least one shaping unit 300, preferably by at least one processing step of the respective sheet 02, for example in at least one punching process. During operation of the sheet processing machine 01, the at least one remnant piece 04; 05; 06 is at least partially removed from the respective sheet 02 and is thus separated, in particular, from the respective copies 03 of the sheet 02. For example, at least one fourth shaping unit 600 configured as a stripping unit 600 is configured to remove at least one first remnant piece 04, in particular at least one waste piece 04, and/or to remove at least one waste piece 04. Preferably, at least one unit 1200 configured as a depaneling unit 1200, in particular a device for depaneling 1200, is configured to remove at least one second remnant piece 06, in particular at least one gripper edge 06, and/or to remove at least one gripper edge 06. For example, a sheet 02 comprises a remnant piece 05 configured as a web 05. In particular, the at least one web 05 separates the panels 03 from one another. The at least one depaneling unit 1200 is preferably the at least one remnant piece 05; 06, in particular the at least one web 05 and/or the at least one gripper edge 06.

The at least one substrate 02, in particular the at least one sheet 02, has a plurality of edges 07; 08; 09 on. In particular, an edge 07 embodied as a leading edge 07 is oriented at the front of the sheet 02 in the transport direction T and is arranged orthogonally to the transport direction T. In particular, the leading edge 07 is that edge 07 of the at least one sheet 02 which, for the purpose of transporting the at least one sheet 02, can preferably be grasped by at least one component of the sheet processing machine 01, in particular by at least one transport means of at least one transport system, and/or on which at least one component is attached of sheet processing machine 01, in particular by the at least one transport means of the at least one transport system, which holds the at least one sheet 02. An edge 08 of the at least one sheet 02 embodied as a rear edge 08 is preferably arranged opposite the front edge 07. More preferably, the front edge 07 and the rear edge 08 are arranged parallel to one another. In particular, the rear edge 08 is oriented at the rear in transport direction T on the at least one sheet 02 and is arranged orthogonally to transport direction T. Sheet 02 also includes two edges 09 designed as side edges 09. The two side edges 09 are preferably arranged parallel to transport direction T. The two side edges 09 are preferably each arranged orthogonally to the front edge 07 and/or to the rear edge 08 of the sheet 02.

The at least one sheet 02 preferably has at least one printed image. Above and below, the printed image describes a representation on the at least one sheet 02, which corresponds to the sum of all image elements, the image elements being printed on the sheet 02 during at least one work stage and/or at least one printing process, for example before or during processing by the Sheet processing machine 01, have been and/or can be transferred. The surface of the at least one sheet 02 preferably has at least one unprinted area, in particular an unprinted edge area, which is preferably used as the at least one remnant piece 06 and/or the at least one gripper edge 06 is trained. For example, the at least one sheet 02 has the at least one gripper edge 06 on its front edge 07 or on its rear edge 08.

The at least one sheet 02 preferably has the at least one gripper edge 06 both on its front edge 07 and on its rear edge 08.

Sheet 02 preferably has at least one printing mark 11, preferably at least two printing marks 11. Above and below, a print mark 11 is a mark, for example for checking a register and/or register and/or preferably for aligning the at least one sheet 02 in the transport direction T and/or in the transverse direction A.

At least one stack 12 of sheets 02, also referred to as a substrate stack 12, preferably has a large number of sheets 02, in particular the at least one sheet 02 and, in addition, a large number of other sheets 02. The at least one stack 12 preferably comprises at least 1,000 (one thousand) sheets 02, preferably at least 2,000 (two thousand) sheets 02, and additionally or alternatively preferably a maximum of 15,000 (fifteen thousand) sheets 02, more preferably a maximum of 10,000 (ten thousand) sheets 02, more preferably a maximum of 8,000 (eight thousand) sheets 02. For example, the at least one stack 12 has a height of at least 100 mm (one hundred millimeters), preferably at least 200 mm (two hundred millimeters), more preferably at least 300 mm (three hundred millimeters) and additionally or alternatively a maximum of 3,000 mm (three thousand millimeters), preferably a maximum of 2,500 mm (two thousand five hundred millimeters), more preferably a maximum of 2,000 mm (two thousand millimeters), more preferably a maximum of 1,600 mm (one thousand six hundred millimeters), more preferably a maximum of 1,300 mm ( one thousand three hundred millimeters), on. The at least one stack 12 preferably comprises at least two partial stacks 13 of sheets 02, preferably at least four partial stacks 13, more preferably at least eight partial stacks 13. The at least one partial stack 13 of sheets 02, in particular one partial stack 13 comprising the at least one sheet 02, preferably describes a ream 13. According to DIN 6730, a ream 13 can be understood to mean a packaging unit of plano paper of the same type, i.e. unfolded, unrolled paper in sheets or sheets 02. The ream 13 preferably comprises at least 50 (fifty) sheets 02, more preferably at least 200 (two hundred) sheets 02, more preferably at least 400 (four hundred) sheets 02, and additionally or alternatively preferably a maximum of 700 (seven hundred) sheets 02, more preferably a maximum of 600 (Six hundred) sheets 02, more preferably a maximum of 500 (five hundred) sheets 02. The at least one partial stack 13 preferably has a height of at least 5 mm (five millimeters), preferably at least 10 mm (ten millimeters), and additionally or alternatively a height of a maximum of 400 mm (four hundred millimeters), preferably of a maximum of 300 mm (three hundred millimeters), more preferably of a maximum of 200 mm (two hundred millimeters).

A blank stack 14 and/or delivery stack 14 preferably includes a number of blanks 03 that corresponds to the number of sheets 02 in a stack 12. The at least one blank stack 14 preferably has a maximum height of 2,000 mm (two thousand millimeters), more preferably a maximum of 1,600 mm (one thousand six hundred millimeters), more preferably a maximum of 1,300 mm (one thousand three hundred millimeters). A partial blank stack 16 preferably comprises a number of blanks 03 that corresponds to the number of sheets 02 in a partial stack 13.

A machine direction B is preferably a direction B which points from a first unit 100 of processing machine 01 to a last unit 700 and/or 1400 of processing machine 01. In particular, the machine direction B points from a unit 100, in particular a first unit 100 embodied as a feeder unit 100, to a last unit 700, in particular a unit 700 embodied as a sheet delivery unit 700, and/or to a last unit 1400, in particular one used as a delivery unit or Panel 1400 formed unit 1400. The machine direction B is preferably horizontal Direction B

The transverse direction A is preferably a horizontally extending direction A. The transverse direction A is oriented orthogonally to the machine direction B. The transverse direction A is preferably oriented from an operator side of the processing machine 01 to a drive side of the processing machine 01.

A vertical direction V is preferably that direction V which is arranged orthogonally to a plane spanned by the machine direction B and the transverse direction A. The vertical direction V is preferably perpendicular from below and/or from a base of processing machine 01 and/or from a lowermost component of processing machine 01 upwards and/or to an uppermost component of processing machine 01 and/or to an uppermost cover of processing machine 01 oriented.

The operator side of processing machine 01 is preferably that side of processing machine 01 parallel to machine direction B from which an operator can access the individual units 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000; 1100; 1200; 1400 of processing machine 01, for example during maintenance work and/or changing at least one shaping tool.

The drive side of processing machine 01 is preferably that side of processing machine 01 parallel to machine direction B that is opposite the operator side. The drive side preferably has at least parts, preferably at least a large part, of a drive system. For example, an operator can at least temporarily access the individual units 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000; 1100; 1200; 1400 on the drive side adjusted and/or installed by at least one component of processing machine 01.

The spatial area provided for the transport of the at least one substrate 02 within the processing machine 01, which the substrate 02 occupies at least temporarily when it is present, is the transport path. The transport direction T is preferably a direction T in which the at least one substrate 02 is transported if it is present at any point along the transport path. The transport direction T preferably points in the direction T in which the at least one substrate 02 is transported, apart from vertical movements or vertical components of movements. In particular, the transport direction T within a unit 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000; 1100; 1200; 1400 in the direction T, which starts from a first contact of the at least one substrate 02 with this unit 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000; 1100; 1200; 1400 to a final contact of the substrate 02 with this unit 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000; 1100; 1200; 1400 points.

Above and below, the working width is the maximum width that the at least one substrate 02 may have in order to pass through the at least one unit 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000; 1100; 1200; 1400, in particular the respective units 100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000; 1100; 1200; 1400, of the processing machine 01 and/or in order to still be able to work with the at least one shaping unit 300; 400; 500; 600 of the processing machine 01 to be able to be processed. This therefore corresponds to the maximum with the at least one shaping unit 300; 400; 500; 600 of the at least one substrate 02 that can be processed by processing machine 01. The working width of processing machine 01, in particular sheet processing machine 01, is preferably at least 30 cm (thirty centimetres), more preferably at least 50 cm (fifty centimetres), even more preferably at least 80 cm (eighty centimeters), more preferably at least 120 cm (one hundred and twenty centimeters), and even more preferably at least 150 cm (one hundred and fifty centimeters).

Processing machine 01 preferably comprises at least one unit 100 configured as a feeder unit 100. Feeder unit 100 is preferably configured as a feeder, more preferably as a sheet feeder, more preferably as a sheet feeder unit. The feeder unit 100 is preferably embodied as the first unit 100 of the processing machine 01 in the transport direction T. Feeder unit 100 is preferably configured to feed the at least one sheet 02 onto the transport path of processing machine 01 and/or the at least one sheet 02 to at least one unit 200 arranged downstream of feeder unit 100 in transport direction T; 300; 400; 500; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000; 1100; 1200; Trained to feed 1400.

At least one unit 200 embodied as a feed unit 200 is preferably arranged downstream of the at least one feeder unit 100 in the transport direction T. The at least one feed unit 200 is preferably the at least one sheet 02, preferably the at least two sheets 02, more preferably a large number of sheets 02, preferably sequentially to the at least one shaping unit 300; 400; 500; Trained to supply 600. The at least one infeed unit 200 preferably has at least one device for detecting the at least one sheet 02. The at least one sheet 02 can preferably be aligned at least partially, preferably completely, by the at least one feed unit 200 with regard to its position in the transport direction T and/or in the transverse direction A.

In the transport direction T, after the at least one feeder unit 100 and preferably also after the at least one feeder unit 200, there is preferably at least one, preferably at least two, more preferably at least three, more preferably at least four, for example exactly four, each as a shaping unit 300; 400; 500; 600 trained unit 300; 400; 500; 600 arranged. The at least one shaping unit 300; 400; 500; 600 at least one shaping plant, preferably exactly one shaping plant. That is preferred at least one shaping unit is designed as at least one embossing unit and/or at least one creasing unit and/or at least one stamping unit, more preferably as a rotary stamping unit, and/or at least one stripping unit. At least one of the shaping units 300; 400; 500; 600 at least one shaping unit, preferably at least one embossing unit and/or at least one creasing unit and/or at least one stamping unit and/or at least one stripping unit. The corresponding unit 300; 400; 500; 600 is then preferably designed as a punching unit and/or creasing unit and/or embossing unit and/or stripping unit. The at least one shaping unit 300 is preferred; 400; 500; 600 by punching and/or cutting and/or perforating and/or scoring and/or embossing and/or grooving the at least one sheet 02. For example, additionally or alternatively, the at least one shaping unit 300; 400; 500; 600 by removing at least one remnant piece 04 embodied as waste piece 04 from the at least one sheet 02. The at least one shaping unit 300; 400; 500; 600, preferably the at least one shaping unit of the shaping unit 300; 400; 500; 600, at least one preferably one forme cylinder and at least one impression cylinder. The at least one forme cylinder and/or the at least one impression cylinder is preferably embodied as a magnetic cylinder and/or has at least one packing or processing tool 301, preferably at least one packing with at least one tool 301 or processing tool 301, particularly in the case of the forme cylinder. The at least one forme cylinder and the at least one impression cylinder are preferably configured together to form at least one, preferably precisely one, shaping point. The shaping point is preferably that area in which the at least one forme cylinder on the one hand and the at least one impression cylinder on the other hand are closest. The at least one shaping unit 300; 400; 500; 600, preferably the at least one shaping unit, more preferably the at least one forme cylinder, preferably has at least one tool 301 or processing tool 301. The at least one tool 301 is preferably located in the area of the shaping point in arranged in direct contact with the impression cylinder, for example designed to touch it at least when the at least one sheet 02 is absent.

The at least one sheet 02, which is produced by the at least one shaping unit 300; 400; 500; 600 is processed, ie which on the transport path in the transport direction T after the at least one shaping unit 300; 400; 500; 600 is arranged, preferably has at least one punched indentation. The at least one punched indentation is formed, for example, as a groove and/or score and/or embossing and/or cut and/or perforation and/or crack and/or as a broken piece of waste 04. Preferably, the at least one punched indentation, particularly if it is in the form of a perforation and/or cut, is at least partially the at least one copy 03 of the at least one remnant piece 04; 05; 06 and/or separated from the at least one additional copy 03 of the at least one sheet 02. The at least one sheet 02, which is produced by the at least one shaping unit 300; 400; 500; 600 is processed, ie which on the transport path in the transport direction T after the at least one shaping unit 300; 400; 500; 600, the at least one panel 03, preferably at least two panels 03, more preferably at least four panels 03; more preferably at least eight copies 03, and at least one leftover piece 04; 05; 06 on.

In the transport direction T, it is preferable to follow the at least one shaping unit 300; 400; 500; 600, preferably in the transport direction T after the at least two, more preferably the at least four, more preferably after all shaping units 300; 400; 500; 600, at least one unit 700 designed as a delivery unit 700 is arranged. For example, the delivery unit 700 has at least one chain conveyor system, for example with gripper bridges. In particular, the at least one delivery unit 700 is embodied as a sheet delivery 700. The at least one sheet delivery 700 is preferably positioned on at least one sheet 02 a stacking base 17, for example at least one designed as a pallet 17 or as a conveyor belt or a stacking base 17 of a different type. The at least one sheet delivery 700 is preferably configured to form at least one stack 12 of sheets 02 or at least one partial stack 13 of sheets 02, preferably on the at least one stack support 17. The stack 12 or the partial stack 13 preferably comprises the at least one sheet 02 and more, preferably a plurality of, sheets 02. In the transport direction T after the at least one sheet delivery 700, at least one is preferably used as a transport system 800; 900; 1000, preferably as a transfer transport system 800; 900; 1000, trained aggregate 800; 900; 1000 arranged. The at least one transfer transport system 800 is preferred; 900; 1000 the at least one sheet 02 and preferably additional sheets 02, preferably the at least one stack 12 or the at least one partial stack 13, from the at least one sheet delivery 700 to the at least one unit 1100 downstream in transport direction T; 1200; 1400 trained to transport.

Preferably, in the transport direction T after the at least one transfer transport system 800; 900; 1000 and/or at least one unit 1100 configured as an intermediate alignment unit 1100 is arranged in front of at least one unit 1200 configured as at least one blank separation unit 1200. The at least one intermediate alignment 1100 is preferably configured to align and/or loosen the at least one partial stack 13, which preferably comprises the at least one sheet 02 and additional sheets 02. For this purpose, the at least one intermediate alignment 1100 preferably has at least one stop, preferably at least two stops, against which the at least one partial stack 13 is aligned.

In the at least one additional unit 1200, in particular unit 1200 embodied as at least one blank separation unit 1200, blanks 03 are removed from offcuts 04; 05; 06, preferably the remaining pieces 05; 06, separated. The remaining pieces 04; 05; 06 from the benefits 03 partial stacks and/or in reams. Depending on the configuration of the panel 03 and/or offcuts 04; 05; 06, especially depending on the size of the remaining pieces 04; 05; 06, remnants 04; 05; 06, usually in an upstream shaping unit 300; 400; 500; 600, in particular the stripping unit, are removed in which at least one blank separation unit 1200 is removed.

In particular, the at least one blanking unit 1200 preferably has at least one blanking unit 1201 and at least one support element 1202 embodied as a conveyor belt 1202. During the separating process, the at least one blank separating mechanism 1201 generates and/or causes a shearing movement with a shearing force between blank 03, in particular partial blank stack 16 embodied as blank partial stacks 16, and remnants 04; 05; 06, in particular the stacks of remnants 04; 05; 06. The remaining pieces 04; 05; 06 is transported away from the at least one depaneling unit 1200 after the separation process and, for example, conveyed into a waste container 51 and/or into a shredding device 51.

At least one delivery unit 1400 is preferably arranged downstream of the at least one blank separation unit 1200. For example, at least one, preferably at least two, more preferably at least four, more preferably at least eight, partial blank stacks 16 are transported by at least one transport means 1401, for example at least one rake 1401, from blank separation unit 1200 to the at least one delivery unit 1400. In delivery unit 1400, the at least one, preferably at least two, more preferably at least four, more preferably at least eight, blank partial stacks 16 are collected on at least one stack base 17, preferably at least one pallet 17, and/or are formed into at least one blank stack 14 and/or delivery stack 14 stacked. For example, such a blank stack 14 comprises at least two, more preferably at least four, more preferably at least eight, blank sub-stacks 16. A sheet 02 is preferably placed between each blank sub-stack 16 as a Intermediate sheet 02 inserted to increase stability.

The at least one shaping unit is preferably at least one shaping unit 300; 400; 500; 600 of the shaping aggregates 300; 400; 500; 600 designed as an embossing plant. The shaping unit 300; 400; 500; 600 has the at least one forme cylinder designed as a punching cylinder. The at least one embossing unit is preferably configured to produce at least one relief embossing and/or at least one Braille embossing on the at least one sheet 02. The at least one embossing is preferably either raised or lowered in relation to the area surrounding the surface of sheet 02. For example, the at least one forme cylinder is designed to produce both at least one raised and at least one recessed relief embossing. For example, different relief embossings, created by the at least one embossing unit, have different heights on the surface of the at least one sheet 02.

Preferably additionally or alternatively, the at least one shaping unit is at least one shaping unit 300; 400; 500; 600 of the shaping aggregates 300; 400; 500; 600 designed as a creasing mechanism. The shaping unit designed as a creasing unit is preferably designed to crease the at least one sheet 02. In addition, for example, the creasing unit is configured to punch and/or score and/or perforate and/or emboss the at least one sheet 02. The at least one creasing unit is preferably designed to produce at least one fold, for example for at least one fold.

Preferably additionally or alternatively, the at least one shaping unit is at least one shaping unit 300; 400; 500; 600 of the shaping aggregates 300; 400; 500; 600 designed as a stamping plant. The shaping unit, which is embodied as a stamping unit, preferably punches and/or perforates the at least one sheet 02 and/or scratched.

Preferably additionally or alternatively, the at least one shaping unit is at least one shaping unit 300; 400; 500; 600 of the shaping aggregates 300; 400; 500; 600 as a punching unit with at least one suction device, preferably a hole suction device. The shaping unit, which is designed as a stamping unit with at least one suction device, is preferably configured to punch and/or perforate and/or score the at least one sheet 02, with at least one piece of waste 04 being removed from the at least one sheet 02 at the same time. Preferably, the at least one piece of waste 04 is completely separated from the at least one sheet 02 as a result of processing in the at least one forming unit and is held on the forme cylinder with air, preferably suction air, and blown into at least one suction box of the forming unit. In particular, waste pieces 04 that cannot be removed by further processing steps, for example, and/or that have a maximum area of 0.25 cm2 (zero point two five square centimeters), for example, can be removed from the at least one sheet 02. When processing thin sheets 02 with a maximum thickness of 0.3 cm (zero point three centimetres), the processing machine 01 preferably has at least one shaping unit 300 with at least one punching unit with at least one suction device.

Preferably additionally or alternatively, the at least one shaping unit is at least one shaping unit 300; 400; 500; 600 of the shaping aggregates 300; 400; 500; 600 designed as a demolition work. The shaping unit configured as a stripping unit is preferably configured to remove at least one piece of waste 04, preferably at least two pieces of waste 04, more preferably at least four pieces of waste 04, more preferably a large number of pieces of waste 04, from the at least one sheet 02, preferably by breaking it out and/or sucking it off.

In a preferred embodiment, the processing machine 01 has, in particular in In the case of the production of at least one label, for example at least one label of a plastic packaging, at least one shaping unit 400 with at least one punching unit and, for example, a shaping unit 300 with at least one punching unit with at least one suction device, which is also located upstream of this shaping unit 400. Directly after the shaping unit 400 with the at least one stamping unit, that is to say in particular without a further shaping unit 300; 400; 500; 600 in between, the at least one sheet delivery 700 arranged.

In a further preferred embodiment, the processing machine 01 has at least one shaping unit 400 with at least one stamping unit and, for example, an additional shaping unit 300 with at least one stamping unit that is upstream of this shaping unit 400, particularly if at least one additional label is to be produced, for example at least one label made of paper at least one suction. Alternatively, for example, at least one shaping unit 300 with at least one creasing unit or with at least one embossing unit is arranged upstream of the at least one shaping unit 400 with the at least one stamping unit. Directly after the shaping unit 400 with the at least one stamping unit, that is to say in particular without a further shaping unit 300; 400; 500; 600 in between, the at least one sheet delivery 700 arranged.

In a further preferred embodiment, the processing machine 01 has at least three shaping units 300; 400; 500; 600 on. The first shaping unit 300 preferably has at least one embossing unit or creasing unit. If the embossing unit is present, it is preferably arranged in the first shaping unit 300 in front of the second shaping unit 400, which has the creasing unit. After the at least one shaping unit 300; 400, for example the first or second shaping unit 300; 400, preferably followed by a shaping unit 400; 500 with at least one punching unit. The third or fourth shaping unit 500; 600 at least one stripping mechanism. The shaping unit is preferably 500; 600 with the at least one stripping unit directly following the shaping unit 400; 500 arranged with the at least one stamping unit, in particular without a further shaping unit 300; 400; 500; 600 in between. Directly after the shaping unit 500; 600 with the at least one stripping unit, i.e. in particular without a further shaping unit 300; 400; 500; 600 in between, the at least one sheet delivery 700 arranged.

In another preferred embodiment, the processing machine has, for example, only one or two shaping units 300; 400; 500; 600 on. For example, the processing machine 01 then has additional printing units 250. Due to the highly modular structure of the processing machine 01, a wide variety of combinations are possible, for example with only one printing unit 250 and several shaping units 300; 400; 500; 600 or vice versa possible. The at least one processing machine 01 particularly preferably has two shaping units 300; 400; 500; 600 and two printing units 250. In this configuration, the two shaping units 300; 400; 500; 600, for example, a punching unit and a stripping unit.

Each of the shaping aggregates 300; 400; 500; 600 preferably has at least one processing cylinder 310; 410; 510; 610 on. Such a processing cylinder 310; 410; 510; 610 is a counter cylinder 320 to form a cylinder gap; 420; 520; 620, in particular impression cylinder 320; 420; 520; 620 and/or anvil cylinder 320; 420; 520; 620, associated arranged.

The at least one processing cylinder 310; 410; 510; 610 and the at least one counter cylinder 320; 420; 520; 620 are associated with each other to form a cylinder gap. At least the at least one processing cylinder 310; 410; 510; 610 carries a machining tool 301. The machining tool 301 is preferably described below for the shaping unit 300, but this also applies to the same extent to the other shaping units 300; 400; 500; 600. The processing cylinders 310; 410; 510; 610 can be designed in a variety of ways. According to an embodiment particularly suitable for die-cutting and perforating applications, the upper processing cylinder 310; 410; 510; 610 designed as a full magnetic cylinder or carrier cylinder with magnetic segments for holding magnetic sheets or magnetic sheets and the lower processing cylinder as a surface-hardened cylinder or with a hardened sheet metal attached thereto. According to another embodiment, which is particularly suitable for embossing or creasing or grooving applications, the upper processing cylinder is a full magnetic cylinder or carrier cylinder with magnet segments for receiving magnetic sheets or magnetic sheets and the lower processing cylinder is a surface-hardened cylinder or with a hardened sheet metal attached or formed with a sheet of hard rubber/plastic.

The counter cylinder 320; 420; 520; 620 can be provided in all the cases mentioned with tool carriers or elevator carriers that act mechanically, in particular in a positive or non-positive manner. The non-positively acting tool carriers or elevator carriers are designed in particular to act magnetically.

Between the at least one processing cylinder 310; 410; 510; 610 and an anvil cylinder 320; 420; 520; 620, substrate sheets 01 can be inserted, which are processed as they pass through the cylinder gap. The at least one processing cylinder 310; 410; 510; 610 and/or the at least one counter cylinder 320; 420; 520; 620 have a tool carrier for receiving a machining tool 301 or a tool part, which is preferably from the Group of cutting tools, punching tools, creasing tools, perforating tools or grooving tools.

The counter cylinder 320; 420; 520; 620 is the at least one processing cylinder 310; 410; 510; 610 assigned in such a way that when the at least one processing cylinder 310; 410; 510; 610, as is the case when processing substrate sheets 01 in the gap between the two processing cylinders 310; 410; 510; 610 occurs, the anvil cylinder 320; 420; 520; 620, preferably at or near its center.

Likewise, the counter-cylinder 320; 420; 520; 620 and the at least one processing cylinder 310; 410; 510; 610 have bearer rings that are in rolling contact with each other. It is also possible that the surface contact between the anvil cylinder 320; 420; 520; 620 and the at least one processing cylinder 310; 410; 510; 610 is limited to contact between the bearers.

The use of bearer rings is known in printing machine construction. The bearer rings on printing presses are placed on the sides of the printing cylinders. The Schmitz ring is intended to prevent Schmitz. It is made of tempered steel and is ground with high precision round and true to size. The bearer ring is approx. 1-4 cm wide and rolls either on the foundation rail or on the bearer ring of the counter cylinder. The circumference of the bearer ring is exactly the circumference of the elevator or it has exactly the circumference of the mold, depending on which machine part it is attached to. The bearer ring is an element of the restricted guidance on printing machines with a central drive and compensates for minor bearing inaccuracies as well as uneven input and output from the gear drive of the printing machines.

According to a further preferred embodiment, which facilitates the replacement of tool parts, the processing machine 01 preferably comprises a Shaping unit with two cooperating cylinders 310; 410; 510; 610; 320; 420; 520; 620, between which the substrate 01 can be inserted. The substrate 01 is as it passes through the cylinder gap between the cylinders 310; 410; 510; 610; 320; 420; 520; 620 effective tool parts from the group of cutting tools, punching tools, creasing tools, perforating tools or grooving tools are machined. At least one of the cylinders 310; 410; 510; 610; 320; 420; 520; 620 is designed as a magnetic cylinder. Designed as a magnetic cylinder cylinder 310; 410; 510; 610; 320; 420; 520; 620 is assigned a peeling device for peeling off at least one tool part.

In the above context, a magnetic cylinder is understood to mean all types of cylinders or drums that exert a magnetic force on adjacent ferromagnetic elements in the area of their periphery, in particular on processing tools 301 or tool parts from the group of cutting tools, punching tools, creasing tools, perforating tools or grooving tools . Such a cylinder can be designed as a full magnet cylinder or cylinder with embedded magnet segments or as a carrier cylinder for magnet segments or magnet sheets arranged on it, which applies to the design as a drum in the analogous sense.

In this context, cutting is understood to mean, in particular, the complete mechanical separation of an unpunched material by pressure, with shear stresses predominantly acting. The cutting process can be done with a knife cut, or with a shear cut, or with a burst cut principle.

Punching is understood to mean in particular the dividing of materials in a parting line that deviates from a straight line. Preferably, the production of cutouts and blanks with self-contained boundary lines is considered. In some cases, however, open cuts are also made by punching, e.g. B. Rounding down of corners and register punching.

Embossing is understood to mean the processing of materials by pressure with the appropriate processing tool 301, the material being shaped and/or deformed in a relief manner.

Grooves mean the processing of materials by pressure with appropriate processing tools 301, with elongated, narrow indentations being made in the surface of the material.

Perforating is understood to mean the processing of materials by pressure with appropriate processing tools 301, with a large number of holes, usually arranged in a line, being introduced into the material. The distances between the holes are preferably the same.

Processing machine 01 for processing a sheet 02 with the at least one processing tool 301 preferably has at least processing cylinders 310; 410; 510; 610 in each case at least one adjusting means 311; 411; 511; 611 on. Using the at least one adjusting means 311; 411; 511; 611, for example, a cylinder gap and a punching pressure are set. To this end, it is preferable to adjust or set a distance A1 between the at least one processing cylinder 310; 410; 510; 610 and the at least one counter cylinder 320; 420, 520; 620 by means of the at least one adjusting means 311; 411; 511; 611 possible. In particular, the relative position of the at least one processing cylinder 310; 410; 510; 610 to the respective counter-cylinder 320; 420; 520; 620 changed or discontinued. The at least one adjusting means is preferably 311; 411; 511; 611 mainly the at least one processing cylinder 310; 410; 510; 610 arranged to be adjustable and/or adjustable. In another preferred embodiment, the at least one respective counter cylinder 320; 420; 520; 620 by means of adjusting means 311; 411; 511; 611 in the position to be changed. The adjusting means 311; 411; 511; 611 of the processing cylinder 310; 410; 510; 610 are preferably designed as double eccentrics. It would also be possible to combine a simple eccentric arrangement with a linear guide. In a particularly simple embodiment, a simple eccentric arrangement of the processing cylinder 310; 410; 510; 610 provided. This means that different drives, such as electric motors, hydraulic and/or pneumatic cylinders, are used. The adjusting means 311; 411; 511; 611 and the respective drives are controlled by a machine controller. A similar structure also results for the adjusting means 311; 411; 511; 611 the counter-cylinder 320; 420; 520; 620. Distance A1 is preferably the distance between the axis of rotation of the at least one processing cylinder 310; 410; 510; 610 to the axis of rotation of the counter-cylinder 320; 420; 520; 620 meant. Accordingly, the distance A1 is also a measure of the gap, in particular the processing gap, in particular its size, between the respective processing cylinder 310; 410; 510; 610 and a respective counter-cylinder 320; 420; 520; 620

The setting of the distance A1 is important for a suitable processing result, in particular the punching result, and must take place again each time the processing tool 301 is changed. One speaks, for example, of a set-up process. In particular, the setting is largely dependent on the properties of the processing tool 301 itself. The size that plays a major role in the setting is primarily the height of the processing tool 301. The height of the processing tool 301 varies depending on the substrate 02 to be processed and depending on the Panel form 04 and/or depending on the desired processing result, such as punching, creasing, perforating, embossing. The height means, in particular, the cutting edge height, perpendicular to the surface, in particular the machining surface, of the machining tool 301. In particular, the height means a maximum extent, in particular perpendicular to the surface of the processing tool 301 . In particular, the maximum distance from that at least one processing cylinder 310; 410; 510; 610, especially the axis of rotation. More preferably, the machine control shows the height at several points of the machining tool 301. In particular, it is important for the setting that, depending on the application, there is a distance between the processing tool 301, in particular the cutting edges, and the at least one counter cylinder 320; 420; 520; 620 is set.

The height of the processing tool 301 can be determined, for example, by measuring. For example, a light sensor, in particular a reflex sensor, can be used for this. Such a light sensor can be arranged on the processing machine 01, for example, and can be activated when the processing tool 301 is placed and/or clamped onto the at least one processing cylinder 310; 410; 510; 610 measure the height of the machining tool 301. In another embodiment, the height of the machining tool 301 is measured and/or determined directly in the manufacturing process. The at least one machining tool 301 is preferably produced using a milling machine, in particular a CNC milling machine. Either the height of the processing tool 301 can be measured by means of measuring devices on the milling machine. Alternatively or additionally, the height can be measured in a subsequent measurement process. The height of the processing tool 301 can be used, preferably together with other relevant information, for setting the distance A1. Other information is, for example, the geometry and/or the format and/or the machining contour of the machining tool 301. A clear identification number or an order number is also provided and/or stored for clear assignment. In particular, the information can be used to set the distance A1. Additionally or alternatively, the information can also be used, for example, for archiving and clear assignment or other purposes. An automatic tool logistics system, for example, can also be implemented in this way.

In particular, a processing cylinder 310; 410; 510; 610 is transferred from a first position at a first distance A1 to a second position at a second distance A1. In particular, the cylinder gap is adjusted in this way. Such a setting can also run iteratively.

Processing machine 01 has at least one machine controller 20. The machine control 20 preferably includes a memory device and a computing device and controls the machine, preferably according to stored programs and/or processes. At least the height of the processing tool 301 is stored in the machine control for setting the distance A1. In addition, a sequence is stored in the machine control 20, as a result of which the distance A1 can be adjusted and/or is adjusted depending on the height and/or a measure for the height of the machining tool 301. In particular, the at least one machine controller 20 is the at least one actuating means 311; 411; 511; 611 arranged to control. More preferably, the other information for setting the distance A1 is also included. For this purpose, the other information is also stored in the machine control 20 and/or can at least be called up by it.

At least the height of the machining tool 301 and preferably also the other information about the machining tool 301 can reach the machine control 20 in different ways. In a first preferred embodiment, the information is on at least one information carrier 304, in particular a code 304 and/or a tag 304, in particular a QR code and/or a barcode and/or a barcode and/or a data matrix and/or an RFID tag and/or an NFC tag, stored on the processing tool 301. Alternatively, the data can also be linked and assigned to a data record stored in a database using the information carrier 304 and the information can thus be obtained. The at least one information carrier is preferred 304 by means of at least one reading device 312; 412; 512; 612 read out and/or scanned and/or read in. Depending on the form of the information carrier 304, the at least one reading device 312; 412; 512; 612 trained differently. For example, a purely optical reading device 312 is sufficient for scanning a barcode; 412, 512, 612, preferably a camera with appropriate software. When using RFID tags or NFC tags, on the other hand, corresponding reading devices are used to communicate with them. In a first preferred embodiment, the at least one reading device 312; 412; 512; 612 into the processing machine 01, in particular the respective shaping unit 300; 400; 500; 600, arranged in an integrated manner. In a second preferred embodiment, the at least one reading device 312; 412; 512; 612 additionally and/or alternatively as a mobile end device, for example as a smartphone with a camera. An operator can, for example, use the mobile terminal device 352 before placing the processing tool 301 in order to read in the at least one information carrier 304. For example, the information is then transmitted wirelessly to the machine controller 20 .

In another preferred embodiment, the information, in particular at least the height of the processing tool 301, is determined and transmitted directly by a manufacturer. Then data from the production itself or from a subsequent measurement step is determined and then transmitted. The data is transmitted directly or indirectly to the processing machine 01 and in particular to the machine controller 20 via a coupled information exchange system, in particular a data interface. The data are thus already available in the machine control 20 and can be used by assignment. The at least one processing tool 301 also has an information carrier 304, for example, for assignment. The data include at least the height and/or information about the height of processing tool 301.

Processing machine 01 is set to the at least one processing tool 301 in a method for setting it. Such an adjustment and/or set-up usually takes place after a job change and/or order change. In particular, this adjustment always takes place when one machining tool 301 is exchanged for another. Depending on the embodiment and as already described, at least the height of the processing tool 301 is transferred to the machine control 20 . In a first embodiment, the height and/or a measure for the height of the processing tool 301 is determined by at least one information carrier 304 on the processing tool 301. It is then preferred to use a reading device 312; 412; 512; 612 determines the height of processing tool 301 by reading in the at least one information carrier 304. In the other preferred embodiment, at least the height of the machining tool 301 is transmitted to the machine control 20 by means of a data interface directly from a manufacturing process and/or by a manufacturer of the machining tool 301 . Machine control 20 then uses a stored program to control the at least one actuating means 312; 412; 512; 612 on. Depending on the height of the machining tool 301, the distance A1 is adjusted by the at least one adjusting means 312; 412; 512; 612 set. Additional information can also be used to set the distance A1.

In particular, the distance A1 is set in such a way that the greatest extent, that is to say the highest cutting tools of the machining tool 301, preferably just touch the counter-cylinder, especially in a punching process. In the case of grooving, for example, no contact between the processing tool 301 and the counter cylinder is desired. If there is too much contact between the machining tool 301 and the counter-cylinder, damage to the machine can occur, which must be avoided at all costs. An iterative approach can also be stored in the machine control 20 here. In particular, the preferably maximum height of the processing tool 301 is mainly used. More preferably, multiple height measurement points are used for precise adjustment. More preferably, other information is also processed. In particular, the information carrier 304 can also be used to archive the processing tools 301 . Machining tools 301 can thus easily be found again and, in a highly automated embodiment, automatically stored and removed from the store by a logistics system. Information about the format or the grammage of the processing tool 301 can also be processed. For example, the grammage and the format can also be used for efficient storage or for setting the distance A1.

Depending on the machine configuration and the processing job, a complete tool set 350 must be exchanged on the processing machine 01. For example, such a tool set 350 consists of a plurality of processing tools 301, in particular punching tools, stripping tools, depaneling tools, creasing tools, etc. Each tool set 350 preferably has a further information carrier 351. The information carrier can be configured like the information carrier 304 of the processing tool 301 . i.e. the information carrier 351 can be embodied as a code and/or storage tag. For example, the code can be in the form of a QR code and/or a barcode and/or a barcode. The memory tag can be in the form of an RFID tag and/or an NFC tag. Such a tool set 350 is preferably stored in a common container. The information carrier 351 is preferably arranged on the container. The information carrier 351 of the tool kit is particularly preferably designed as an RFID tag. In the embodiment with tool set 350, at least one mobile terminal device 352, as described above, is used. This can be read particularly easily using the mobile terminal device 352 and can be overwritten at any time as required. For example, such a mobile end device 352 is a smartphone with a camera and/or NFC

Technology and trained with a corresponding application.

A set of tools 350 with specific information is preferably stored for each job in a machine controller 20 or in an associated memory, preferably in a preliminary stage file. Machine controller 20 can use the data to prepare for setting up processing machine 01 and/or to accelerate setting up of processing machine 01. Various information, preferably for each processing tool 301 and/or for the substrate 02, is collected in the machine controller 20. For example, a format of the substrate 02 and/or the processing tools 301 is stored. Furthermore, a height of a machining tool 301 or a measure of the height is applied. A measure for the height is any indication that influences the dimensions of the respective cylinder by the machining tool 301 in the radial direction. Different layouts are also created. For example, a layout with breakpoint information for the respective tool 350. Here, breakpoint information means in particular a layout that shows at which points the blanks of a sheet are held together. It therefore contains all information of the layout. Furthermore, a layout for trimming is created and/or stored. This can be projected onto the rear side of the processing tool 301 for trimming, for example. By assigning the tool set 350, the appropriate layout can be projected directly onto the back of the machining tool 301.

For example, information on stripping tools such as stripping plates with stripping areas can be stored for stripping units. Various information can also be stored for depaneling tools. For example, the templates of the tools are stored.

Each machining tool 301 of such a tool set 350 preferably has an information carrier 304 for assignment and/or retrieval and/or for

Storing various information. Information carrier 304 can preferably be used to create at least one assignment to the information stored in the preliminary stage file. At least a height and/or a measure for the height of the processing tool 301 can be called up.

The information carriers 304 are preferably applied to the processing tools 301 . For example, the information carriers 304 are applied to the processing tools 301 before they are used for the first time. In a preferred embodiment, a barcode is applied or glued to each of the individual processing tools 301 . These barcodes, preferably numbered to differentiate between the individual processing tools 301, are then assigned to the respective tool and tool set 350 in the preliminary stage.

In the event of a job change and/or tool change, the machine control 20 of the processing machine 01 can then access the stored information and then use it in a set-up process. Such a set-up process takes place according to the following procedure.

In an initialization step, an operator loads a corresponding job by making an entry, for example at a control station. There is an initialization step in which a required machining tool 301 and/or a required tool set 350 for a machining job is called up from a memory in the machine control 20 . For example, an information carrier 351, such as a barcode or a number, for the respective job is displayed and/or created on the display of the control station. This can be used to identify the tool set 350 required. An operator can then, for example, scan the information carrier 304 and/or barcode and find a required tool set 350 . For example, an app can be used for assignment, or assignment takes place manually using a number.

The information carrier 351 is then read in on a tool set 350 and/or the information carrier 304 on the processing tool 301 in an assignment step. More preferably, it is sufficient for the assignment if at least one information carrier 351 is read in on the tool set 350. In the assignment step, the processing tools 301 and/or the tool set 350 are assigned to the respective processing job by means of at least one information carrier 351. The information carrier 351 is preferably used for this purpose by means of the mobile terminal device 352; 304 read and/or scanned. The mobile terminal device 352 can be used to check whether the operator is at the correct tool set 350 . To this end, the mobile end device 352 preferably communicates with the machine controller 20 of the processing machine 01. The mobile reading device 352 also transmits that the appropriate tool set 350 is available. In the next step, the processing machine 01 can be set up with it.

The processing machine 01 can then, preferably fully automatically, initiate the settings on the processing machine 01 without any further action by an operator. For this purpose, the presetting for a format to be processed and/or the distances A1 for the respective processing tool 301 are set and/or preset.

Subsequently, at the same time or beforehand, an operator changes the processing tools of the processing machine 01. In this set-up step, the processing tool 304 and/or the tool set 350 on the processing machine 01 is changed and/or adjusted. After changing the processing tools 01, the operator goes into production.

Furthermore, the information in the machine control 20 about the processing tools 301 can be continuously updated and/or expanded. For example, data can indicate the status of the processing tools 301 and/or the entire tool set 350 can be stored. At least information about the wear of the processing tools 301 is preferably stored and/or collected. Such a measure of the wear of a machining tool 301 can be, for example, the number of times a machining tool 301 has been rolled over.

This data can then be displayed to an operator, for example, at the control station and/or on the mobile terminal device 352, in particular on its display 353. Furthermore, the machine control 20 can use this data directly to set up the machine. In particular, the settings of the processing machine 01 can be adjusted in the setting step using the continuously updated data. For example, the distance A1 between punching cylinder 310; 410; 510; 610 and anvil cylinder 320; 420; 520; 620 to be adjusted accordingly. The distance A1 may be adjusted due to wear of a machining tool 301 and/or tool set 350 that changes over time.

Furthermore, the mobile terminal device 352 includes an application for carrying out the set-up process. For this purpose, the mobile terminal device 352 is operatively connected to a machine controller 20, has the display 353 and has the application to support the set-up process. The application can preferably also be part of a larger application for controlling processing machine 01. The application for supporting the set-up process is connected, preferably wirelessly, to the machine controller 20 and can call up the information from the machine controller 20 . To support the set-up process, at least the information for the upcoming processing job is preferably called up and an operator is shown which tool set 350 and/or which processing tool 301 is required, or which steps have to be initiated for the set-up. For example, finding the required tool 301 can be made easier. For example, a location of the required tool kit 350 and/or the at least one required Machining tool 301 can be stored and the path to the tool set 350 and/or the storage location can be displayed. An operator can also be shown additional information about a set of tools, preferably with recommendations for action.

For example, the continuously updated information can be used to make recommendations for action with regard to preparatory measures for the processing tools 01 . For example, a dressing of a machining tool 301 due to high wear can be suggested. Furthermore, a tool change can be indicated in good time. Furthermore, the operator can be shown how the processing machine 01 sets the adjusting means in the set-up process and the operator can preferably also change settings and make adjustments. Furthermore, a distance A1 between counter cylinder 320; 420; 520; 620 and processing cylinder 310; 410; 510; 610 then adjusted based on the updated data. All of these measures also contribute to increased safety when setting up the processing machine 01, in that incorrect positions can be prevented. Furthermore, the presettings of the machine control 20 can be adapted to the respective processing job by means of the application of the mobile terminal device 352, if necessary.

The machine control 20 preferably also has sequences and/or algorithms for the automatic detection of changes in processing tools 301. Methods of machine learning and artificial intelligence are preferably used for this purpose. Furthermore, the processing machine 01 and/or the machine controller 20 also has data interfaces for predictive maintenance methods. For this purpose, the methods can, for example, recognize the wear and tear of the machining tools 301 and initiate a repeat order directly from the manufacturer, for example.

Reference List

01

processing machine, sheet processing machine, die-cutting machine, rotary die-cutting machine

02

substrate, sheet, interleaf

03

To use

04

Leftover piece, first, waste piece

05

Leftover piece, bridge

06

Remnant, second, gripper edge

07

edge, front edge

08

edge, trailing edge

09

edge, side edge

10

-

11

print mark

12

stack, substrate stack

13

partial stack, ream

14

Use pile, total, display pile

15

-

16

Partial benefit stack, partial benefit stack

17

Stacking pad, pallet

18

-

19

-

20

machine control

51

Waste container, crushing device

100

aggregate, feeder aggregate

200

aggregate, plant aggregate

250

printing unit

300

Aggregate, shaping aggregate, first

301

Editing tool, stamping tool, creasing tool, embossing tool, perforating tool, stripping tool

302

clamping means, tabs

303

Alignment means, dowel pin hole

304

Information carrier, marking, code, tag

310

processing cylinder

311

setting means

312

Reading device, scanner

320

counter cylinder, counter pressure cylinder, counter die cylinder

350

tool set

351

information carrier

352

End device, mobile

353

advertisement

400

aggregate, shaping aggregate, second

410

processing cylinder

411

setting means

412

Reading device, scanner

420

counter cylinder, counter pressure cylinder, counter die cylinder

500

aggregate, shaping aggregate, third

510

processing cylinder

511

setting means

512

Reading device, scanner

520

counter cylinder, counter pressure cylinder, counter die cylinder

600

aggregate, shaping aggregate, fourth

601

editing tool

610

processing cylinder

611

setting means

612

Reading device, scanner

620

counter cylinder, counter pressure cylinder, counter die cylinder

700

Unit, delivery unit, sheet delivery

800

Aggregate, transport system, transfer transport system

900

Aggregate, transport system, transfer transport system

1000

Aggregate, transport system, transfer transport system

1100

Aggregate, intermediate alignment

1200

Unit, depaneling unit, device for depaneling

1400

Unit, delivery unit, panel display

1401

means of transport, rake

A

direction, transverse direction

B

direction, machine direction

T

direction, direction of transport

V

direction, vertical

A1

Distance (310; 410; 510; 610) to (320; 420; 520; 620)

Claims (16)

Processing machine (01) for processing a sheet (02) with at least one processing tool (301), the at least one processing machine (01) having at least one adjusting means (311; 411; 511; 611), the at least one adjusting means (311; 411 ; 511; 611) a distance (A1) of at least one processing cylinder (310; 410; 510; 610) to an associated counter cylinder (320; 420; 520; 620) is arranged to be adjustable and/or adjustable, characterized in that at least the at least an adjusting means (311; 411; 511; 611) is arranged to adjust and/or adjust the distance (A1) at least as a function of a height stored in a machine controller (20) and/or a measure for the height of the respective machining tool (301). and that the machining tool (301) and/or a tool set (350) has at least one information carrier (304; 351) for assigning and/or retrieving and/or storing the height and/or a measure of the height of the at least a machining tool (301). Processing machine according to Claim 1, characterized in that the at least one information carrier (304; 351) is designed as a code (304) and/or as a memory tag (304). Processing machine according to Claim 2, characterized in that the code (304; 351) is in the form of a QR code and/or a barcode and/or a barcode and/or that the storage tag (304; 351) is in the form of an RFID tag and/or is designed as an NFC tag. Processing machine according to Claim 1 or 2 or 3, characterized in that at least one reading device (312; 412; 512; 612; 352) is arranged to read the information carrier (304; 351). Processing machine according to Claim 4, characterized in that the at least one reading device (312; 412; 512; 612; 352) as a mobile end device (352) and/or as a reading device (312; 412; 512 ; 612) is formed. Processing machine according to Claim 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5, characterized in that the machine controller (20) has a data interface for transmitting data directly from a manufacturing process and/or from a manufacturer of the at least one processing tool (301) and in that the transmittable Data include at least the height and / or the measure of the height of the processing tool (301). Processing machine according to Claim 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6, characterized in that in addition to the height of the processing tool (301) there is further information about the processing tool (301) in the machine control (20). Processing machine according to Claim 7, characterized in that the at least one adjusting means (311; 411; 511; 611) is arranged such that it can be adjusted by means of the further information. Processing machine according to Claim 8, characterized in that the further information in the machine control (20) is an order number and/or a geometry and/or a format and/or a processing contour. Method for adjusting a processing machine (01) to at least one processing tool (301), the at least one processing tool (303) is placed and/or clamped onto at least one processing cylinder (310; 410; 510; 610), with a distance (A1) between the at least one processing cylinder (310; 410; 510; 610) and at least one counter cylinder (320; 420; 520; 620) by means of the at least one adjusting means (311; 411; 511; 611), characterized in that the distance (A1) is at least dependent on a height stored in a machine control (20) and/or a dimension for the height of the machining tool (301). Method according to Claim 10, characterized in that at least the height and/or a measure of the height of the machining tool (301) is stored and/or assigned to at least one information carrier (304) on the machining tool (301) and/or on the tool set can be. Method according to Claim 10 or 11, characterized in that at least the height of the processing tool (301) is assigned by reading and/or scanning the information carrier (304) using at least one reading device (312; 412; 512; 612). The method according to claim 10 or 11 or 12, characterized in that the distance (A1) by means of the adjusting means (311; 411; 511; 611) depending on the height and / or a measure of the height of the processing tool (301) by means the machine control (20) runs without the intervention of an operator. Method according to Claim 10 or 11 or 12 or 13, characterized in that at least the height of the processing tool (301) is transmitted to the machine control by means of a data interface directly from a manufacturing process and/or from a manufacturer of the processing tool (301). Method according to Claim 10 or 11 or 12 or 13 or 14, characterized in that the at least one adjusting means (311; 411; 511; 611) also adjusts using an order number and/or a geometry and/or a format and/or a processing contour becomes. Method for setting up a processing machine (01) comprising at least the following steps: - an assignment step, wherein in the assignment step the machining tools (301) and/or the tool set (350) are/are assigned to the respective machining job by means of at least one information carrier (351), a mobile terminal device (352) having at least one information carrier (351) for this purpose; 304) can read in and/or reads in and transmits to the machine control (20), - a set-up step, in which the change and/or adjustment of the processing tool (304) and/or the tool set (350) on the processing machine (01) takes place in the set-up step, - a setting step, wherein in the setting step, adjusting means of the processing machine (01) are set based on the assignment to the at least one processing tool (301) and/or to the tool set (350) and/or to the substrate properties.

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