How they work

Electric presses represent the pinnacle of the Alfamatic product range: ultra-precise, reliable and versatile machines. They deliver high thrust force (up to 300 kN) and precise, instant machining control.
An ideal solution for a wide variety of industrial applications.. 

Take a look at the video down below to see how they work.

High Flexibility of Applications

Bending

Drawing

Keying

Assembly

Clinching

Trimming

Chamfering

Marking

Straightening

Riveting

Pressing

Cutting

Compressing

Why you should choose Alfamatic electric presses

Active control of the process

Movements are continuously monitored in terms of acceleration, speed, and position. Active position control ensures high stopping-point accuracy, which can be further enhanced with the use of an external micrometer-grade position transducer.

High productivity

The rod excursion is minimized: the cycles are accelerated and the processing times are reduced.

Application flexibility

Complex machining cycles are easily programmable, with individually saved and fully independent parameter sets.

Long duration

The synergy of high-performance mechanical components guarantees extended durability, even in demanding operating environments.

Low management cost

Energy consumption is limited to the processing stage only, optimizing energy efficiency.

THE ELECTRIC CYLINDER

The electric cylinder —featured in all four versions of Alfamatic presses— is the core of the system, delivering a force ranging from 0.05 kN up to 300 kN.

Thanks to its advanced technology, the cylinder offers high thrust, exceptional quietness, and minimal vibration.

Its maximum force and speed depend on the gear ratio, which, in some cases, allows for future modifications to the press — either to increase or reduce its output force.

Based on planetary roller technology (the best in this range), the cylinder allows you to perform the heaviest machining operations with centesimal precision.

 

PRESS-RIGHT

It is the instrument that supervises the functioning of the press and guarantees the quality control on 100% of the production. The brain of the system.

It is interfaced with a resolver type position transducer and a strain gauge force transducer (ideal for pressing operations).

It continuously monitors the position/force curve, ensuring it remains within a predefined control band that is precisely set for the application.

It directly controls motor movement, with precise real-time monitoring of both force and position values.

The Structures

The electric presses are available in three different configurations:

C-FRAME
With Pillars
With Pillars and Plate

Safety Guards

Light Curtains
Frontal Movable Door

Main Features

Main Features

Main Features

Accessories and Options

External Load Cell

The external HPT load cell allows precise measurement of low forces, extending the versatility of Alfamatic electric cylinders even more.

External Micrometric Probe

It enables micrometric precision measurement of the tool’s true position relative to a reference point on the workpiece, eliminating inaccuracies caused by structural play and deformation.

Traffic Light Access to Work Area

A light indicator shows when the press is at rest and the work area is safely accessible. This prevents unnecessary machine stops caused by accidental activation of safety barriers during rod movement.

Lighting

For a better visibility of the work area.

Lubricating Grease

Specific lubricating grease for presses with planetary roller screws.

Grease Pump

It enables the addition of grease inside the electric actuator nut throught the greasing hole.

RFID

RFID device for the automatic identification of the processing code.
Upon reading the RFID tag, the Press-Right system autonomously loads the corresponding processing recipe and configures the press parameters accordingly, eliminating the need for manual setup and minimizing the risk of configuration errors.

Range and Technical Specifications

EP1EP2EP5EP10EP15EP25EP50EP70EP100EP120EP150EP180EP200EP300
Nominal Force (kN)1251015255070100120150180200300
Maximum Speed (mm/s)25025025025018010025018010012510583150100
Repeatability at Constant Load (± mm)0,040,01
Measured force accuracy (± F.S.)0,5%0,5%0,5%0,5%0,5%0,5%1%0,7%0,5%0,5%0,5%0,5%0,5%0,5%
Anti-rotation system accuracy0,7°
Direction of Measurementbi-direction (compression and traction)traction
Stroke (mm)280280280300
420
300
420
300
420
250
420
250
420
250
420
250
420
250
420
250
420
420420
Force Sensor (load cell)externalinternal
Parking brakestandard
Screw Construction Technologyrecirculating ballssatellite rollers
Screw Life Span (in millions of cycles)2020203015153015103020153015
Measurement and Control InstrumentPress-Right
Ep1
Ep2
Ep5
Ep10
Ep15
Ep25
Ep50
Ep70
Ep100
Ep120
Ep150
Ep180
Ep200
Ep300

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