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The Worlds Best Die Change Automation

Die Handling Automation Robotic Integration Sheet Metal Handling Tri-Axis Transfers Systems Integration

Atlas self-powered die change systems are used in hundreds of installations for fast, accurate and safe die or mold changeover. They provide controlled movement and positioning of dies in stamping presses or press lines, via pendant or line controls. Die change is accomplished in minutes with highly repeatable positioning of dies which eliminates trial and error repositioning.

Atlas self-powered transport carts provide for fast, smooth and safe movement of materials and/or product through manufacturing facilities. Based on our world renowned die cart technology, Atlas transport carts provide consistently controlled movement of oversized loads while eliminating the wait and danger associated with crane traffic.

Automatic Storage and Retrieval Part Racking Systems Automation Tooling Refurbishment & Upgrade

Automating with Robots


Atlas understands that one automation solution does not fit all applications, which is why we design, build and integrate robotic solutions to our customers exact specifications. Atlas transforms visions of high speed production into a reality by listening to your goals, evaluating the workspace, and performing reach studies for optimal robot performance. The result is a robotic automation cell that is tailor made for your application. Whether your program is the front of the press line through the end of the press line or an independent cell, Atlas will work with you to improve your operations, profitability and financial success while solving all of the “what if” questions before they are ever asked.

Atlas will customize a solution that specifically achieves your goals to include: • Providing you with the best automation

equipment on the market • Working with the robot vendor of your

preference • Performing estimated cycle times and

reach studies • Backing the equipment with 24-7-365

service support • Engineering seamless communications

between the processing equipment and the automation for maximum safety and performance


Moving Sheet Metal

Atlas stacking systems are used to stack sheet metal blanks as they exit a blanking press or cut-to-length line. Atlas offers robotic, magnetic belt and magnetic roll stackers for ferrous steel blanks, and vacuum based stackers for aluminum blanks. Atlas high-speed stackers improve productivity by allowing more blanks to be processed per hour, due to the uninterrupted flow of material.

Stacking System

The Cyclone Blank & Coil Washer and Spray Oiler

The Atlas Cyclone blank and coil washer provides optimum cleaning of sheet metal without marring surface finishes. The Cyclone is modularly constructed with three to four pair of rolls. The center rolls provide the cleaning while the exit rolls control the residual film thickness. Water or oil based solutions may be utilized Atlas Technologies Spray Oiler provides programmed additional oiling of blanks and coils. Features include individually controlled, self cleaning nozzles, even distribution of fluid on the entire blank, both top and bottom and uniform and precise edge to edge coverage for coating consistency.



Atlas destacking systems are used to automatically separate, feed and accurately locate individual sheet metal blanks for subsequent loading into a press, tandem press line or transfer press. In a typical system, a “cranesaver” conveyor or carts are integrated with the destack unit to queue stacks of blanks and quickly move them into position for destacking and move empty pin pallets or dunnage out after a stack is depleted.

Bundle/Stack Turn Over

Atlas bundle turnover systems are a proven way to turnover dies, stacked parts and pallets. This eliminates the need for a second die for mirror parts. The gentle blank handling with “soft touch” clamping feature, safely and efficiently turns over multiple sheets of material and may be used without a pallet.

FLEX Tri-Axis Transfer Systems


The exclusive Atlas FLEX 6000 design utilizes four independent transfer modules, which are mirrored on each corner of the press. Each module is equipped with its own drive train and servo motors, giving the Atlas transfer multiple axis of programmable adjustment and virtually unlimited flexibility. Each independent motion shares multiple servo drives which greatly reduces drive train size and eliminates mechanical linkage and/or drive shafts. The result is smooth part transfer at faster running speeds without loss of part control.

FLEX 6000

FLEX 5000™

Atlas Technologies patented FLEX 5000™ is a high speed, fully programmable, in-press transfer system that can be easily retrofitted to existing presses or integrated with new presses. The FLEX 5000™ is capable of transferring loads including tooling of 1,200 pounds with precision and because the transfer path is fully programmable, presses are able to run smaller parts faster than a cam-actuated transfer. Dies are easily accessed with a FLEX due to the overhead mounting and the finger tooling rails can be raised completely out of the way.

The Atlas FLEX 3000 is identical to our FLEX 5000™, but was designed with lighter loads in mind. The FLEX 3000 is capable of smoothly transferring loads of 600 pounds of weight without loss of part control. With both the FLEX 3000 and 5000™, the long axis is split into two separate units and drives which makes it possible to have two separate pitches and accommodate conditions where the pitch could be longer on the first group of dies within the press and shorter for smaller dies.

FLEX 3000

FLEX 1000

The Atlas Flex 1000 was designed to have a small cross sectional size which provides the ability to run the rails into very tight spots (inside the die heels for instance). This also permits earlier entry/exit into the die when it is opening or closing which provides larger die timing windows to work in and the ability to run at faster speeds. Capable of precise part and tooling transfer of up to 300 pounds, the FLEX 1000 is the perfect addition to new or existing transfer presses for increased part output.


Systems Integration


From turning a new or used press into a multi-purpose stamping cell, to designing and building an integrated fabrication and assembly system from the ground up, Atlas puts decades of metal forming expertise to work on your manufacturing challenges. Since Atlas has worked with virtually every type of sheet metal automation, we are able to provide objective based engineering that analyzes our customers needs and determines the optimum blend of manual operations, automation and control systems. Atlas then takes turnkey responsibility, to include facility upgrades along with the manufacturing system.

Atlas integrated the coil feed equipment, robots and press with our supporting automation to create a complete louvered panel line for a major HVAC manufacturer that included Atlas die change and AS/RS system

Atlas provided four Transfer Press Cells to a Canadian contract stamper to include the Destacker, Blank Lubricator, Flex 5000™ Tri-Axis Transfer, Lift Tables and Cranesaver Conveyors.

Our areas of expertise include: • Blanking and blank handling

• Between press and in press transfer automation

• Panel processing

• Welding and assembly systems

• Finished part handling

• Die change and automatic storage and retrieval systems

• Die design optimization for automation Atlas will oversee your project from receipt of purchase order to full acceptance on your floor. One point of contact ensures increased efficiency, higher quality, complete information and less hassle for you. We call it Systems Integration. You’ll call it mission accomplished.

This completely automatic die storage and retrieval system serves two presses at an appliance manufacturing facility


Automatic Storage & Retrieval


Atlas Automatic Storage and Retrieval Systems are a high speed, proven, fully programmable method of efficiently storing and handling dies, parts, coils and other items weighing up to 50 tons. Our customers gain valuable floor space by utilizing vertical, otherwise unused space. The average lead time to complete retrieval is less than 5 minutes, which eliminates the time associated with personnel searching for lost items. A touch screen user interface is used to facilitate ease of part storage.

Automatic operation allows items to be presented at a common location at the prescribed time. The Atlas AS/RS system can span from one crane bay or building to another, eliminating the need for die trucks and the controlled handling of items, reduces the potential of costly damage to dies, coils and parts. Our AS/RS systems are available in wire rope or ballscrew lift designs and feature lift and carry capability.


End of Line Part Racking Systems


Atlas End of Line part racking systems are a high speed means of conveying parts exiting a press to multiple racking stations. In a typical three station application, a two-position reciprocating shuttle always has an empty side standing ready at the run-out conveyor to pick up the next part while the other side of the shuttle delivers a part to an upload station. Parts can be passed through to a center station without being shuttled. This dramatically improves part flow and traffic at the end of the press line while enhancing the ergonomics of loading part containers.

Atlas End of Line Systems allow transfer press manual load handling at 16 parts per minute and tandem press manual load handling at 12 parts per minute. Actual production capacity is dependent upon press speed, dies and part sizes. Robotic racking of finished parts utilizing vision guidance is available in certain applications. Atlas also offers a more compact design incorporating a shuttle that rotates slightly at the end of its travel, permitting rack turntables on the floor with a reasonable footprint. Low cost, higher speeds, more parts and safer for employees…Atlas recognizes that for our customers, it isn’t just an end of line solution, it’s a bottom line solution.


Automation Tooling


The Advantages of Atlas FLEX Finger Tooling: The Fastest Setup in the Industry: Easy to configure with modular, tri-axis tooling components; simply adjust one axis at a time for efficient, infinite single axis adjustments without losing orientation of the other axes. The Strongest Tooling in the Industry: Atlas’ unique patented wedge style of swivel clamp provides extreme joint strength (400 ft lb) which maintains positioning accuracy throughout high volume production cycles. The Most Durable Tooling in the Industry: When the Atlas swivel clamp is readjusted or reused, it maintains nearly 100% of its clamp strength as opposed to the typical, rapidly diminishing clamp strength of our competitors products.

The Best Return on Investment in the Industry: Atlas Tooling components provide superior clamping force without damaging the tooling joint in the process. The Atlas FLEX line of transfer tooling provides you with infinite flexibility to continually reuse the modular tooling components. Combining Atlas FLEX Tooling Quick Change Receivers with our FLEX Transfer Press Universal Tooling Rails provides for even faster setup. The rails are equipped to handle all transfer tooling configurations required for current and future die sets. The Atlas Universal Rails provide automatic connection of electrical and pneumatic components for part detection and clamping (if required). The receiver adapter interface offers mechanical coding which insures proper tool placement in the correct receiver.


Refurbishment & Upgrade


Atlas Die Cart Refurbished and returned to the customer like new

Above: Atlas FLEX 5000™ as received and then shown refurbished and upgraded for a Tier 1 customer.

Atlas Technologies automation equipment is so rugged and durable that many of our customers that purchased from us years ago, have returned with their original equipment and asked us to install new perishable items and make them look new again. As a matter of fact, the average age of a returning die cart is 20 years old or more! If you are considering a replacement for your Atlas equipment, let us take a look at it first. We may very well be able to modify, upgrade and refurbish the equipment you have at a fraction of the cost of new. The tangible result of our efforts is your bottom line.

Atlas Die Cart as received from the customer


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