Freeman Schwabe is a global OEM of the highest quality die cutting & molding presses, material handling systems & manufacturing software,including the world-renowned brand of SCHWABE USA presses, designed, engineered and built in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
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Freeman Schwabe Die Cutting FOAM
If you are cutting 6-inch foam to 1/8-inch foam, we can service your needs.
Our machines can be configured to produce the desired product and look your customer demands.
Material feed systems can handle rolls or sheet format, automatic or manual operations, cutting on belt feed systems, pad cutting or steel against steel.
In this Blog Post we highlight 2 different die cutting material applications in the production Automotive Battery Insulation Covers
1. Die Cutting Low Bio Persistent Material for Electric Car Battery on a SCHWABE SR115 ton Beam Press on a Belt, with a clamp feed system
2.Die Cutting and Heat Sealing a Battery Insulation Cover, the material PET Scrim and Non Woven
1. SCHWABE USA Model SR115 Straight Ram Hydraulic Beam Press with Cutting on Belt Clamp Feed System
Cutting Insulation Material for Electric Car Battery
White Non-Woven Low Bio-Persistent insulation
General Specifications
Cutting Force – 115 U.S. Tons
Cutting Platen Size – 66”D x 80”W
Cutting Stroke – 8”
Cutting Speed – 10 to12 Strokes per Minute with 63” feed
Daylight Opening – 9”, not including cutting surface.
Stroke Control – Linear transducer
Cutting Surface – Nylon cutting belt.
Die Mounting – Head mounted die with fixed position die rails Hydraulic System – Freestanding hydraulic powered unit includes pump, hoses, valves, gauges, etc.Hydraulic Oil – Type #46-AW; not Included
Safety Guarding – Meets or exceeds all OSHA machine safety requirements including specification 1910.217(f) as interpreted by Manufacturer.
Head Safety Block – For working under the head of the press.
E-Stop Safety Relays
Application
Material is Insulation for car batteries
– White non-woven low biopersistent insulation
Largest Part: Nested 3 cavity die with 178.4” of total rule
Smallest Part: Nested 7 cavity die with 125.5” of total rule
1-2 LayersRoll goods only Max.
Roll Width: 55”Roll Diameter (OD): 36”Core Diameter (ID): 3”Max.
Roll Weight: 500 lbs
Thickness: 6mm – 9mm Die: 2 pt CF Steel Rule straight edgeNumber of cavities in Die: 3 & 7Min/Max Number of Inches of Rule: 125.5” – 178.4”Board Size: 66”D x 80”W x 5/8” thick (all boards must be same size)Steel Rule Height: 0.937″
2. SCHWABE USA Model SR115 Down-Stroking Hydraulic Cutting Press
Die Cut Heat Seal – Battery Insulation Cover
Material PET Scrim and Non Woven
“Scrim has fibers which are chemically bonded, the fibers are not crimped by weaving, they can be joined at a greater variety of angles, and scrim can be fire retardant.”
General Specifications
Country of Manufacture – USA Press Driving Mechanism – Hydraulics Cutting Force – 115 U.S. Tons Head & Bed Size –30” D x 48” W Cutting Stroke – 6” adjustable Daylight Opening – 6-7/8” approximately. With the table in the “in” (cut) position, the distance from the top of the table to the bottom of the cutting platen is approximately 6-7/8”. The table springs will compress approximately 1/8” for a total of 7” With a top and bottom heated platen, the 6-7/8” would apply from the top of the bottom heated platen to the bottom of the top heated platen Top and bottom tool Total tool height, when closed, is 3” (approximately)
Top & Bottom Heated Platens
– 30”D x 48”W Top head mounted heated platen and lower aluminum platen with additional guarding as a spacer will be needed to keep the same daylight opening. Both single zone – Max heat of 400°F Power Requirements – 460V, 3 phase, 60 cycle
Temperature can be set different for top and bottom heated platens Cycle Dwell Timer – Allows the platen to remain in the down position after a cut stroke for an adjustable amount of time (0-60 seconds) while dwelling under pressure.
Operator to hold cut buttons through the entire cycle
Feed System
Type – Single manually operated Sliding Table; steel framework, aluminum table. Table to ride on guided rail to ensure precise location of the table (left to right) as the table enters the cutting area.
Once table is in the cutting area, locating pins will lock the table for precise location of the table (front to back)
Die Cutting and Heat Seal Parts in one Machine Process
Freeman SCHWABE Presses with Electrically Heated Platens
For all your Die Cutting and Heat Sealing MATERIAL APPLICATIONS
Automotive Interior Trim Components / Parts
Battery Insulation Covers
Packaging Closures / Devices
Laminating & Embossing Operations
Life Preservers
Freeman Schwabe offers a broad range of Heated Platen Cutting Presses including:
SCHWABE USA Straight Ram Hydraulic Beam Die Cutting Press with Heated Platen
This heated platen comes equipped with separate control panel with four heating zones.
Standard feature include programmable dwell time (up to 2 minutes or longer depending on the application requirements). The recipe for each program or job is saved in the HMI for future recall. Programmable tonnage is also an Option. The SCHWABE USA Straight Ram Hydraulic Beam Press can use top heat, bottom heat or both depending upon your application or your customer’s requirement. SCHWABE Hydraulic Presses with heated platen are designed, engineered & assembled in Cincinnati, Ohio USA to meet the needs of your die cut heat seal application.
Die Cut Heat Seal Auto Interior Trim Parts
Straight Ram Hydraulic Beam Press with Heated Platen – from 35 tons to 500 tons
Straight Ram Hydraulic Beam Press SR 230 with Electrically Heated Platen - Auto Interior Parts
Schwabe Model SR115 Down-Stroking Hydraulic Cutting Press
Die Cut Heat Seal – Battery Insulation Cover
SCHWABE USA Up Stroking Heated Platen Die Cutting Presses
Heated Platen Option Available on DG35, DG 50 and DG-HD7
Suitable Materials and Applications Ideal materials and applications requiring a heated platen press to die cut, heat seal would include, but not limited to, various textiles, fibers, non-woven materials, and various foam materials. The machine is used in work cell manufacturing in the Auto Interior industry.
Full Head Hydraulic Cutting Press with Heated Platen
Heat Seal Operating Temperature
Freeman Schwabe Hydraulic Beam Presses with a Heated Platen have an operating temperature up to 550 degrees F/287 degrees C and includes multiple heating zones.
Software control options feature
– programmable cycle parameters, job/program storage and recipe handling
– store up to 250 recipes with the standard control package.
Program & Save
pressure & platen position values
temperatures including controlled ramp-up and ramp-down rates
