Automatic material feed system for strip or cut sheets to press

摘要

The material feed system for a power press includes a strip feed installation (A) having a pair of transport rollers (21). A second feed installation (B), for individual panels is includes in the same feed frame (2), which is vertically adjustable in front of the press. The feed installation for cut panels includes conveyor belts (3) and transfer fingers (4) which pick up panels from a lower supply stack (31). By vertically moving the feed frame (2), the feed rollers or conveyor belts can be placed in line with the press table so that continuous strip material or panels, respectively, are supplied.