Preco Inc. Presentation (Big file - 19 MB)
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Preco Inc. Presentation (Big file - 19 MB)
Providing Laser, Die Cutting, Laminating & Screen Printing Solutions Who We Are 1 2 Preco, Inc. is a premier solution provider for material processing that is completely unique with our combination of systems and contract manufacturing services. We are a leading designer and manufacturer of precision automated processing systems for high speed and high accuracy cutting, perforating, welding, and other specialized industrial applications. With engineered systems, contract manufacturing services, an applications development team and a multitude of resources within our company, we are capable of providing solutions unlike any other manufacturer in the industry. Our laser and die cutting contract manufacturing capabilities make us one of the largest contract manufacturing service providers in North America. Our solid intellectual property portfolio of material processing and equipment innovations including patents, designs and know how enables us to be a valuable resource for manufacturers looking for a knowledgeable partner. Preco has over 50 years of experience in developing laser-based systems, die cutting systems, screen printing systems, lamination systems and material handling systems to provide our customers with an optimal solution for their unique application requirements. Our company 1 Our experience Our Mission... “ Create for others “ - Jack Pierson Preco Chairman 3 Our commitment We understand that every company requires unique solutions. Over 50 percent of Preco systems are custom designed specifically to meet the performance criteria of the customer. We will assist you in developing your ideal system design tailored to reach your goals. When other manufacturers say it can’t be done, Preco finds a way to say, “Yes, it can.” The versatile capabilities of Preco systems open new market opportunities for our customers. And there’s more... 4 Our promise When you invest in a Preco system, you get more than a piece of equipment. You get the benefits of our Research and Development team, the experience of over five decades of improving labor efficiency, increasing material yields, and reducing setup times. You get consultative solutions, education on how to better the process, and the integrity of the company behind the system. You can rely on us for expert installation, training and field service. We have a direct service line, a customer service coordinator and after hours technical support, all to ensure every customer is supported every hour, every day. 2 Flat Bed Die Cutting 3 Flat bed die cutting Preco’s flat bed die cutting systems are the most productive and accurate presses on the market. The Preco press is a hydraulically actuated 4-post design with press tonnage from 20 to 100 tons. Preco’s range of presses start with cutting areas of 12″x 12″ (305 mm x 305 mm) and extend to 42″x 44″ (1065 mm x 1115 mm). The exclusive micrometer ram adjustment produces a repeatable die stroke for kiss-cutting or through cutting your material. All Preco presses include an innovative quick change tooling design that allows you to rapidly change tooling with minimal downtime. Additionally, this press can be used with both steel rule dies and also matched metal die sets. Innovative Solutions Preco manufactures a complete line of automated die cutting systems. One of our standard systems may be the answer for your application, or let our engineers configure a total in-line automated solution for maximum productivity. Automated flat bed die cutting The standard Preco press can be configured with a wide range of accessories to greatly improve your operation’s functionality and productivity. Incoming material can be sheet fed or roll fed using features from a selection of Preco rewind stands, lamination stations or sheet feeders. Preco’s versatile part knockout stations are designed to automatically remove production parts from the material matrix, reducing manpower requirements. Using matrix rewind stations, tandem stripping stations or standard/shingling conveyors, the back end of the press may be designed for sheet, roll, or individual production part collection. Automated optical systems For applications that require a precise die cut in reference to preprinted production parts, Preco offers two powerful solutions: CCD vision technology and fiber optic registration. Both methods advance preprinted fiducials into the optic fields, adjusting material progression and Preco’s innovative floating bolster to cut your preprinted production part perfectly in X, X/Y, and X/Y/Theta registration. 4 Rotary Die Cutting 5 Complete solutions Whether you are a contract converter requiring a system with fast setup and flexible configuration or a manufacturer requiring an engineered solution for your specific rotary converting needs, Preco has a solution. Preco can guide you to the correct configuration by offering a complete range of rotary die cutting equipment. Time Tested With over 50 years in the die-cutting industry, Preco is the leading manufacturer of standard and custom automated die cutting equipment. Rotary Converting Platform (RCP™) for high productivity The RCP product range was designed with the contract converter in mind. Responding to a multitude of new and existing contract production programs require flexibility for unique web paths and converting stations. This flexibility, coupled with rapid changeover features and reduced “make-ready” time, means dramatic productivity improvements and more money going to your bottom line. If you require a rotary system for a specific product or application, the RCP can be configured to meet your specification. Preco’s engineering staff will work closely with you to develop the necessary processes for each station on the system in order to minimize risk and provide a robust production system. RCP with laser stations Preco is the technology leader when integrating a laser station to a rotary web system. The drive toward smaller and more complex parts can quickly exceed the capabilities of dies. Therefore, alternative approaches need to be considered. The use of hybrid techniques such as rotary die cutting and laser cutting can greatly improve productivity for difficult to convert applications. 6 Laser Processing Packaging 7 Laser-placed enhancements for flexible packaging Preco is a leader in the use of industrial lasers to modify and enhance flexible packaging films. As the market for convenient easy-open, breathable, and microwave vent features continues to grow, Preco has expanded its technology and processes to meet the demands of this market. By offering laser systems and contract manufacturing services, Preco supports your needs by providing high quality, cost-effective flexible packaging solutions. Customer Convenience As the flexible packaging market continues to evolve, consumer’s expectations for package convenience and product freshness are key drivers that influence package design innovation. Preco’s AcuTear® laser scoring technology provides easy open, flexible packaging features resulting in high consumer satisfaction while maintaining package strength and barrier properties. Laser scoring can be straight line or contoured to provide access to zipper and peel/reseal closure features. AcuBreathe®, or laser micro-perforating, is a process of placing a series of small diameter holes allowing for modified atmosphere packaging that extends the shelf life of fresh-cut produce. Laser micro-perforating can provide burst protection for high altitude transportation. It can also reduce package fill times and stack height as entrapped air in the package has a means to escape. AcuVent® is used to create controlled depth laser score segments at high processing speeds. These laser scored segments (or vents) burst when the package is placed into a microwave. The steam generated during the cooking process bursts the vents, automatically ventilating the package for a perfect microwaved product. Our Web Direction and Cross Web series of laser systems provide scoring, cutting or micro- perforating of films at web speeds over 450 meters/minute (1500 feet/minute). The systems can be designed and integrated to existing production lines with web widths up to 2 meters (80 inches) providing the ultimate flexibility while minimizing costs. To expand our capabilities, Preco also offers individual FlashLite™ laser modules that can be populated across a new or existing web handling system. The FlashLite offers a compact size, unparalleled flexibility and is available with a variety of options to meet your requirements. For process development of your application, market test studies, initial product roll-out and even long term production, Preco offers contract manufacturing services using our in-house Web Direction and Cross Web systems. We can handle web widths up to 1250 mm (50 inches), while processing your materials in a clean environment. The contract manufacturing services group is ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certified, assuring you that your films are being processed to an internationally recognized standard. 8 Laser Processing Converting 9 We have the solution Preco offers a complete range of systems and processes for laser converting polymer and paper based products. This range includes processing materials in roll or sheet formats with motion systems including galvanometer scanning systems, cartesian systems, or both depending on your application. Laser converting compliments our range of die cutting systems as laser technology is able to process features and materials that prove difficult to die cut. Laser converting offers advantages to a range of markets including electronics, medical, abrasives, automotive, gaskets and graphics. Faster and Smarter Our goal is to build laser converting systems that represent the most direct and efficient route from inception to finished product. Relying on our proprietary software such as AcuNav®, AcuBeam® and AcuPower®, we eliminate inefficiencies in material and labor usage and make the overall process faster and more precise. Precision at high speed Preco’s laser converting systems are flexible, precise and consistent in addition to being highly productive. Knowing your specific production needs and material types, we can select from a wide range of modular platforms and laser options. Preco’s FlashLite™ modules, FlexPro® and WebPro® series systems are designed to address specific market demands and needs. Each has a range of complementary options to optimize your productivity and overall quality. A broad range of products Preco offers the broadest range of laser systems for the converting market. Not only do we have a range of standard system configurations, but our engineering capabilities extend to systems designed and built to meet your specific applications. Our depth of capabilities also extend into material handling systems where we have the ability to accurately control and position both web and sheet based material. Our controls engineering group are experts at laser and machine control in addition to vision systems for demanding applications. 10 Laser Processing Metals 11 A leader in the industry Preco maintains a strong technology leadership position in metals processing, especially with laser cladding, welding, heat treating, and specialty cutting. These processes are supported with a complete range of processing equipment that includes both cartesian and robotic motion systems. Our dedicated and knowledgeable staff can recommend the laser technology best suited for your specific process, in addition to working with you to fully develop your application prior to entering production. Unmatched Expertise Preco, Inc. has been a leading innovator of metal laser processing technologies and systems for more than 30 years. Preco specializes in systems for cutting round, flat or contoured parts that are fabricated or machined. Offering a range of standard or engineered system configurations, we are well suited to build a system that will meet your specifications. Our expertise of systems is matched by our expertise in the following processes: Laser Cladding Preco supports many laser cladding technologies including coaxial and off-axis powder deposition. Laser cladding offers numerous advantages over competing techniques. This process can be used for new part manufacturing, remanufacturing worn or damaged surfaces, and applying wear or corrosion resistant surfaces. Laser Heat Treating This surface modification process is designed to change the microstructure of the metal through controlled heating and cooling of the selected part surface. This process is self-quenching and localized so only select surfaces are heat treated. Laser heat treating often eliminates the need for secondary operations. Laser Welding Most materials commonly welded by other processes can be readily laser welded. Laser welding offers high speeds with minimal heat input and distortion. Difficult to join or incompatible materials can also be successfully laser welded. Supplementing our strong process knowledge with standard laser welding, Preco’s technical staff is also well versed in hybrid laser welding. This includes induction pre-heat and post-heat of the part along with cold and hot wire feed technology. During the process development phase, our technical staff can also assist with fixture and weld joint design to provide a robust process window. Laser Specialty Cutting Preco focuses on specialty laser cutting that falls outside the realm of standard laser cutting systems and materials. Our applications engineers can develop processes for unique materials and cut profiles and then select a laser, optical path, and motion system that will best suit your specific requirements. 12 Close Tolerance Screen Printing Our strength is precision For demanding technical screen printing applications, Preco’s MTS Series screen printers stand out. We offer a number of design features not available with other screen printers that set our press at the forefront of precision screen printing. The MTS printer offers a unique vision registration system that will locate a pre-punched or printed fiducial when the material has indexed into the screen print station. Upon acquisition of the fiducial by the vision system, the screen is adjusted in x, y, and ө and the print cycle initiates with the screen in precise orientation to the fiducial. Preco also takes an additional step to make sure the printing platen flatness is the best in the industry. All MTS Series platens are 50 mm (2.0 inches) thick solid steel and are precision ground across the platen face to assure an overall flatness of 25 µm. The flatness of the platen is critical in controlling the uniformity of ink thickness to assure consistency in the screen print process. 13 Matched to your requirements The MTS Series is available in print widths from 100 mm (4.0 inches) to 700 mm (27.5 inches) and can be supplied to process material in roll or sheet formats. If required, engineered systems can also be designed and built to meet your specific requirements. These screen printers can be found in a demanding range of applications for manufacturers of bio-sensors, disposable medical devices, printed electronics, displays, photo-voltaic and flexible circuit devices, among others. As the required accuracy for the printed device increases, the value of the MTS Series screen printer from Preco is realized. Material Lamination Custom designed to your specification The demand for precision laminating systems is increasing due to the growth in multiple layer devices, such as displays, flexible circuits, micro-fluidic devices and other products that require electrical or fluidic paths through layers of films and adhesives. Preco laminating technology can greatly improve productivity while reducing part cost by providing an automated solution to your laminating project. Preco offers a range of engineered solutions that include pressure sensitive or heated adhesive laminations. Preprocessed features in a web can be identified via a vision system. The matching feature is die or laser cut, then laminated, producing precision laminated features. Preco can also laminate parts that have been sheeted and precisely laminate them to parts on an adjacent web. You can rely on Preco’s engineering team to supply a laminating system to meet your specification. 14 Contract Manufacturing Services CMS Contract Manufacturing Services Outsourcing production can be a well justified decision with potential for reduced costs, greater efficiencies, reduced overhead, and the ability for your company to focus on its core strengths. With the industry’s largest number of workstations, Preco offers an extensive range of innovative laser and die cutting services. We are a reliable source for both short and long term production of your components. Our customer base ranges from automotive, abrasives, medical device and diagnostics, electronics, flexible packaging, aerospace, and heavy construction. Along with an experienced staff, Preco maintains a quality management system certified to ISO 9001. If required, our ISO 13485 quality certification provides quality standards for medical device manufacturing. 15 Contract Converting Die Cutting Complementing the laser converting offering, Preco’s Contract Manufacturing Services also provide a complete range of die cutting solutions. Precision flat bed die cutting with vision registration capabilities for both sheet and roll processing is available along with multiple station rotary die cutting for high productivity, multiple lamination and rotary die cutting. Complete Solution Preco’s Contract Manufacturing Services can provide you with all of the resources needed to integrate laser processing into your manufacturing stream. The extensive design, testing and manufacturing capabilities of Preco can help you answer today’s challenges – enhancing product design, improving quality, lowering unit cost and shortening lead times. Contract Converting - Lasers Preco’s contract manufacturing services include laser processing of polymer, paper and fiber based materials that can be processed in either sheet or roll fed formats. These systems incorporate vision registration capabilities for unmatched precision for demanding applications. Laser converting is an ideal process solution for applications where materials or features are required that prove difficult to die cut. While Preco provides contract converting services to a broad range of customers and markets, the primary focus is on medical diagnostic devices, advanced Lab-on-a-Chip cards, polymer based displays, printed electronic components, optical film and abrasives processing. Clean room processing is also available. Medical Preco’s Medical and Precision Converting division offers laser and die cutting contract manufacturing services to the diagnostic, medical device, and life science industries. Preco will assist you in your manufacturing process for microfluidic components, catheter components, consumables, surgical implements, medical instruments and diagnostic devices. 16 Contract Manufacturing Services continued... Flexible Packaging Preco offers a complete range of flexible packaging laser enhancements including micro-perforations, easy opening features and microwave venting. Preco’s flexible packaging services include process development and toll converting to support your market introduction and long term production requirements. In addition to a complete range of production roll handling systems, Preco also provides quality test equipment to provide stringent quality assurance protocols through your production run. Preco is certified to ISO9001 and ISO13485 quality management standards. Metals Specializing in laser cladding, welding, heat treating and specialty cutting, Preco excels at difficult process specific applications. With an in-house staff that includes welding engineers along with doctorate level guidance, Preco’s capabilities are unsurpassed. Our range of equipment includes fiber lasers up to 10kW and CO² lasers up to 12kW which provide deep penetration welding and heat treating. Supporting this equipment are work stations and material handling that can support fabrications and castings weighing upwards of 10,000 pounds. • Laser welding – Preco offers both autogenous and wire feed welding. Additional hybrid weld processes are offered including induction pre-heat and/ or post-heat stations for crack prone materials. Preco also provides secondary operations including hydraulic presses for pre-weld component assembly, grit blast booths and stress relieving ovens. • Laser heat treating – Workstations are available for flat and rotary laser heat treating. • Laser cladding – Our powder feed systems include off-axis and coaxial powder flow technology to support our cladding offering. Laser cladding can be performed on flat or cylindrical surfaces with a powder metal selection to provide wear and corrosion prevention or other specified requirements. 17 Equipment Service We’re here to serve Preco maintains a staff of highly skilled service personnel trained to meet the requirements of our customers. Our service representatives are devoted to providing the best possible customer service and believe that friendly and knowledgeable service is a key factor in customer satisfaction. Our support begins with the development and publication of operation and service manuals for each piece of equipment and continues through installation, operator and maintenance training, as well as post-installation support. Most Preco systems include remote diagnostics software which allows Preco technicians to connect directly with the machine to conduct offsite tests. Preco also offers Preventive Maintenance contracts tailored to the type of system, environmental factors, hours of operation and scheduled service visits that keep your systems operating efficiently. Our die cutting and laser service teams are available via phone or email and offer extended hours across the U.S., Europe and China. 18 Preco’s Global Contacts 1 LENEXA, KS Preco Kansas, Headquarters 9705 Commerce Parkway Lenexa, Kansas 66219 800.966.4686 913.541.0066 Fax: 913.541.9088 19 2 SOMERSET, WI Preco Wisconsin 500 Laser Drive Somerset, WI 54025 800.775.2737 715.247.3285 Fax: 715.247.5650 3 HUDSON, WI Preco Wisconsin Medical and Precision Converting 2251 Willis Miller Drive Hudson, WI 54016 800.775.2737 715.247.3285 4 CANTERBURY, UK Preco-Europe, Inc. 81/82 Castle Street (Corner of Beer Cart Lane) Canterbury, Kent CT1 2QD England +44 (0) 1227 473 900 Fax: +44 (0) 1227 473 901 5 NÅS, SWEDEN 5 3 2 4 1 Preco Sweden LMI-AB Storbygatan 7 S-780 53, Nås Sweden +46.281.30710 www.lmiab.se 20 Preco’s Standard Systems FlashLite™ Series These compact and flexible laser modules offer scoring and micro-perforating for easy opening, easy fill and easy breathe packaging. Unparalleled in their precision and flexibility, the FlashLite is Preco's latest addition to an impressive array of laser systems for the flexible packaging industry. Web Direction Series - Laser Packaging Systems Designed for multiple lane web direction laser micro-perforating, scoring or cutting of flexible packaging materials. This unit can be integrated in-line with laminators and extruders or off-line with slitters and rewinders. Cross Web Series - Laser Packaging Systems This galvanometer based system is designed for high speed laser processing to create cross-web contour scores for easy opening features in flexible packaging materials typically used in form, fill and seal machines. This system is also capable of contour scoring or linear micro-perforating in the down-web direction. FlexPro® Series - Sheet-fed or add-on web Laser Converting Systems The FlexPro is designed for sheet fed or add-on web processing of polymers and paperboard typically found in the flexible circuit, digital print and medical device markets. The system incorporates high speed galvanometer processing with a linear motor XY table for laser processing large area sheets. ST Series - Laser Systems The Preco ST Series Laser Workstations perform multi-axis laser welding, drilling, cutting and micro-processing in a class I enclosure. These time and field proven machines are designed around fixed beam laser technology and Preco XY motion and control technology. WebPro™ Series - Roll-fed Laser Converting System The WebPro is designed to process rolls of material by incorporating galvanometers for laser processing rolls of material in continuous or indexing material motion. This system incorporates many of the features found in rotary die cutting equipment such as servo controlled unwind/rewind spindles, nip stations in addition to a range of other optional accessories. 21 SL Series - Laser Systems With up to four beam outputs, the SL Series laser cutting systems feature a fixed beam laser with a multi-axis table to provide consistent cut, accuracy and speed in sizes ranging from 48″ x 48″ to 60″ x 120″. Optical Registration Die Cut Presses With a patented “Micron-Vision” CCD system, these advanced optical registration die cutting systems are the industry’s single choice for ultra-precise registration. They improve cut-to-print accuracy, die costs and efficiency. Automated Die Cut Presses Preco’s high precision die cut machines help you increase material yields through closer nesting of parts and reduced web scrap. Choose from 10 standard presssystems or let us custom-build a system to match your specific needs. Rotary Converting Platform - Rotary Die Cut Press Each axis on this rotary converting press is independently servo driven which allows it to be registered to the web. The system is controlled through a user friendly touchscreen, allowing the operator to configure the press to handle the most difficult web applications. SL4200 The SL4200 is designed to cut, kiss cut, scribe or etch a wide range of materials. It is a computer controlled laser system with simple "on board" storage of programs and process parameters. Its advantages include precision, ease of use, flexibility and repeatability. RT1000 - Micro Processing The RT1000 is designed for precision laser cutting of small diameter tubes for medical devices such as surgical instruments, stents and other implantable devices. The combination of a granite base, precision servo drives, rigid work holding, fiber delivered laser sources and Preco's optimized fine cutting head offers unmatched precision and productivity. Laminators Custom built for all industries and markets. Preco can laminate in line, bypassing the need to rewind the material. Selective or full adhesive coverage for laminations. Capable of handling material widths up to 60″. Consistent registration for laminating sheet to sheet, sheet to roll & roll to roll laminating. 22 FLAT BED DIE CUTTING LASER CLADDING • Robust flat bed four-post hydraulic ram design • From 20 to 100 tons • Platen sizes from 12″ x 12″ to 42″ x 44″ • Accommodates steel rule or matched metal dies • Micrometer stop control of ram advance for precise control of die cut depth • Optional vision systems and unique floating bolster design will precisely register and die cut printed features ROTARY DIE CUTTING • All servo control design for die stations and spindles • Manifold design for optimal die station configuration • Standard designs from 3 station and 6 spindle and up to 5 station and 10 spindle systems • Optional laser processing station LASER CONVERTING • Sheet and roll based system are available for processing polymer and paper based materials • Galvanometer and cartesian based systems can be selected to best match requirements • Lasers and motions systems are selected based on application MEDICAL PROCESSING – LASER & DIE CUTTING • Laser cut microfluidic components • Laser and die cut invitro diagnostic components • Die cut EKG patches & blood filters • Laser clad flat, contoured or cylindrical (OD and ID) surfaces • Laser cladding provides a metallurgical bond with minimal dilution and part distortion • Coaxial, off-axis, hot and cold wire and hybrid cladding are available LASER HEAT TREATING • Laser heat treat flat, contoured or cylindrical (OD and ID) surfaces • Infrared feedback devices available for heat treat monitoring LASER WELDING • Laser weld flat, contoured or cylindrical components • Laser spot and seam welding of butt or lap weld joints using fiber delivered or CO laser sources ² • Galvanometer laser heads for high speed remote welding • Cold and hot wire feed units and induction pre or post heating for process specific applications • Seam tracking and weld monitoring devices are available LASER CUTTING/DRILLING • Specialty laser cutting for process specific applications • High accuracy small diameter tube cutting • Systems with up to 8 axis of motion for complex part processing. SCREEN PRINTING • Laser and die cut consumables • Precision screen printer for high accuracy technical printing of polymer substrates • Laser weld and cut tubing • Automated web or sheet processing available • Laser weld and cut surgical tools LASER FLEXIBLE PACKAGING • Down-web and cross-web systems are available to meet your production requirements • AcuTear® technology provides easy opening straight or contoured score lines for flexible packages • AcuBreathe® technology provides micro-perforations in flexible packages for extended shelf life of produce • AcuVent® technology provides controlled microwave venting features for flexible packages • Vision cameras capture print fiducials in the print area and adjust the screen in X, Y and ϴ for increased accuracy • Precision ground printing platen assures uniform and consistent ink thickness during printing LAMINATING • Engineered systems to precision laminate polymer and adhesive multilayer assemblies • Roll fed and sheet fed systems available • Vision system allows die or laser cut feature to be cut and precision laminated to a pre-processed web • Parts on discrete sheets and be laminated to pre-processed webs using vision systems for alignment GET IN TOUCH... Preco, Inc. Headquarters LENEXA, KS 913.541.0066 800.966.4686 Preco, Inc. SOMERSET, WI 715.247.3285 800.775.2737 Preco - MPC HUDSON, WI 715.247.3285 800.775.2737 Preco-Europe, Inc. CANTERBURY, UK +44.1.227.473.900 ISO 9001 & ISO 13485. All data is subject to change without further notice. Published: 6.1.15 Preco LMI, AB NÅS, SWEDEN +46.281.30710 www.precoinc.com