Servo Electric Technology in Die Cutting – Freeman Schwabe Machinery Industrial Die Cutting & Molding Presses

How the Use of Servo Electric Die Cutting Presses Can Improve Productivity, Profitability &
Add Sustainability to the Converting Industry

By Greg DeFisher, Owner/CEO, Freeman Schwabe Machinery

Hydraulic die cutting, laminating, and molding presses have been the standard types of presses used in the converting industry for years. Developments in servo electric actuator technology have created sustainable and ‘cleaner’ solutions for material converting.

This advanced technology uses a servo electric actuator system which is ideal for Clean Room™ manufacturing. While ideal for medical device manufacturing, a servo electric die cutting press can also be used in other manufacturing facilities that must avoid material or part contamination.

The servo electric technology can enhance the productivity, safety, and profitability of material converters.

Considerations in Choosing a Servo Electric Die Cutting Press vs. a Hydraulic Die Cutting Press

Using servo electric presses for your die cutting and converting applications has multiple benefits.

Cost Effective

A servo electric die cutting press has a smaller footprint and cuts costly parts (vs. a hydraulic powered system), such as filters, pumps, and valves. Maintenance on servo electric die cut machines is minimal – no refilling or worrying about proper disposal of the hydraulic oil. A servo electric system results in a lower cost of ownership over the life of the press.

Faster Production

The shorter reaction time of a servo electric die cutting machine equals higher cycle rates! A servo electric system has superior precision and control that increases flexibility, part quality, and tool life.

Safe & Environmentally Friendly

• Low noise levels – there is only audible noise you will hear from a servo electric die cutting press is when the platen is moving. Comparing this to a hydraulic die cutting system where there is the constant noise of an electric motor.
• No use of hazardous fluids – a servo electric die cutting solution can be an environmentally friendly and safer option for manufacturing facilities.

Flexibility

Another major benefit of using a servo electric die cutting system is that you can do many of the same things that a hydraulic die cutting system does – which includes using multiple types of tooling (cutting against steel & kiss-cutting, steel rule, match metal, forged, etc.) and the tooling can be mounted in multiple ways. The feed systems vary and can be designed and tailored to specific applications including cutting on a medical grade PET belt, powered tables, and even robot integration.

Energy Efficiency

Servo electric die cutting presses save you money and help the environment, the benefits add up! Servo electric die cutting machines use 80% less energy used than a hydraulic powered die cutting system. The servo electric die cutting presses provide faster cycle times with superior precision and control that increases flexibility, part quality and tool life.

Servo Electric Die Cutting Press Applications

Servo electric presses can be used to die cut, mold/trim, laminate and emboss all types of materials that are converted for consumer, agricultural and industrial applications.

A servo electric die cutting system is perfect for converting materials such as:

• Automotive trim and interiors
• Flooring
• Packaging
• Coated abrasives
• Gaskets
• Medical devices
• Envelopes and paper

Get Started With a Servo Electric Die Cutting Press from Freeman Schwabe®

Servo electric presses are a technologically advanced and flexible option for die cutting processes. Freeman Schwabe® Servo Electric Presses offer increased programmability, precision, flexibility and reliability you can trust.