Double-Sheet Detection in Automotive Sheet Metal Production Lines

Sheet metal processing is a major part of metal fabrication in industry and plays an important role in forming finished sheet metal products. Its applications are extensive, including appliance housings, equipment enclosures, signage, trash bins, charging cabinets, and computer chassis.

(Automotive sheet metal parts)

Sheet cutting is a step in sheet metal processing that converts large sheets into the required blank shapes. Cutting methods include laser cutting, plasma cutting, flame cutting, shearing, and stamping.

Sheet metal parts are widely used in machinery manufacturing; some special products are difficult to process and require multiple production steps, including bending and heat treatment to achieve final dimensions for mass production.

(Sheet metal processing flow)

China has gradually become an international manufacturing center. With increased investment, demand for metal processing grows. Electrical control boxes and mechanical housings are often sheet metal parts, driving higher requirements for sheet metal processing precision.

Because many sheet metal parts are thinner than 6mm, the blanks are relatively thin and production equipment is configured for specific thickness ranges. If overlapping double sheets are introduced into the process, they can easily damage dies or cause incomplete processing.

The Atonm 8000S Metal Double-Sheet Detector is designed for automated automotive sheet metal production lines and can be installed at a robot end to detect sheets as they leave the stack.

(Atonm 8000S Metal Double-Sheet Detector - Single-Sensor)