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Wire processing

A proven portfolio, innovative solutions

A comprehensive portfolio of standardized, globally available components for wire-drawing plant ensures efficient engineering, economical operation, and maximum plant availability. In the dynamic wire winding and flat wire bending market, automotive customers pose new, complex challenges. The perfectly coordinated motors and converters from Siemens ensure that you are ideally positioned in this market. Scalable, modular drive designs, consistent automation, and high-performance hardware and software ensure fast and easy automation for your plant.

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Solutions for wire drawing and winding

Efficient automation of wire processing machines

   

Patented solution for active wire tension control with minimum fluctuation in drawing force

Continued growth in electromobility is leading to increased demands on machines for the automated production of electrostators for electric motors. In addition to maximum productivity, shorter setup times for changing products, and high winding quality, this trend is also focused on plant availability and use in the powertrain.

 

Whether it’s for needle, flyer, or linear winding technique, or hairpin technology, Siemens has a comprehensive portfolio for the consistent automation of the entire electric motor production and for recording the necessary process parameters. 

 

A scalable approach to controlling sometimes very complex motion sequences is based on the SIMATIC S7-1500T technology CPU for standard machines and on the proven SIMOTION motion control system for high-end machines.

Likewise, Siemens can provide a plan to implement systems in the powertrain based on the existing Transline standards for machine tools, along with consulting and powerful support for integration.

Core topic: wire tension control

Example topology of a wire winding machine with SINAMICS S120 drives and SIMOTICS motors

A patented control procedure developed by Siemens lets you control the wire tension process and minimize force fluctuations, even with right-angled coil bodies. The result: shorter winding times and better quality.

 

The scalable Siemens portfolio provides the right product for all winding machines: the SIMATIC S7-1500 controller is perfect for basic applications, while the SIMOTION motion control system covers all high-end tasks, and SINAMICS S120 booksize drives with highly dynamic servomotors are ideal for winding applications.

   

Your advantages at a glance

Intelligent wire tension control thanks to an active servomotor brake

  • Active compensation of force fluctuations, even with acentric winding geometries
  • Higher winding speeds with improved winding quality compared to passive systems
  • Control easy to integrate into each application as a documented SIMOTION library

Appropriate, consistent automation approach, ideally suited for automotive applications

  • Incorporation in TRANSLINE standardization enables uniform look and feel
  • Maximum plant availability thanks to the use of standardized, globally available components
  • Easy line integration

Scalable high-performance components for all winding technologies

  • Scalable drive concepts thanks to the modular SINAMICS S system and SIMOTICS S servomotors
  • Powerful controllers for motion control applications: SIMATIC S7-1500T CPU and SIMOTION
  • Safety concept spanning from the SIMATIC S7-1500 Failsafe controller all the way to to SINAMICS S120 drive

Automation of machines for electric motor production

Proven product portfolio for various machine designs

Whether your wire-drawing machine produces non-ferrous wire, such as copper, brass, silver or gold, or steel wire: Siemens provides comprehensive solutions for wet and dry-drawing machines. 

The high-performance drive technology of the SINAMICS G120/S120 with integrated safety functions and SIMOTICS motors are the key to easy and efficient plant automation.

Sample topology

Example topology of a wire drawing machine with SINAMICS S120 drives and SIMOTICS motors

Your advantages at a glance

Cost-optimized thanks to modular and scalable drive technology

  • Scalable drive concepts thanks to the modular SINAMICS G/S system with or without a shared DC link in the machine
  • Air or alternatively water-cooled SIMOTICS M 1PH8 motors to drive the drawing capstan
  • Safety technology available directly in the SINAMICS drive system

Minimum effort for configuration, operation, and maintenance of wire-drawing machines

  • Reduced programming effort thanks to the SINAMICS drive’s integrated technology functions
  • Consistent, bus-supported communication via PROFINET
  • Maximum plant availability thanks to the use of standardized, globally available components

Products for the automation of wire drawing machines

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

           

Solution packages

Additional solutions for optimum system performance in wire processing

           

Predictive Services for Presses

Higher plant availability thanks to smart maintenance

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Further information and support

Do you require detailed information or support for the solutions Siemens offers for wire drawing and wire winding systems as well as flat wire forming machines using hairpin technology? Take advantage of our extensive support services!

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Conclusion

The perfect solution for wire drawing and automated electric motor production

Optimize the performance of your systems on a lasting basis! With SIMOTICS motors, SINAMICS drives, and SIMATIC controllers, you are on track for maximum productivity and excellent economic efficiency.

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