Optimization of Conveyor Technology with the X-PAD System

Challenges in Conveyor Technology

In modern industry, producing highly complex workpieces with high variance on a single production line is common. This poses significant challenges for conveyor technology, especially when differently shaped workpieces must be moved on the same line. Frequent changes of workpiece carriers lead to production stops and high costs in design, manufacturing, and logistics.

Solution: The Flexible Workpiece Carrier X-PAD

The X-PAD system by MATRIX offers a revolutionary solution. The flexible workpiece carrier adapts to any workpiece contour thanks to a multitude of pins. Using the Flex-Station technology, the negative form of the next workpiece is automatically
transferred to an X-PAD master module based on 3D data in .STP, .STEP, or .STL format.

Functionality of the X-PAD System

During operation, the form of the programmed master is quickly copied to numerous X-PAD workpiece carriers. This allows
different product batches to be transported seamlessly without interruption. When switching to another product batch,
the X-PAD master is automatically adjusted to the next product.

Benefits and Conclusion

X-PAD workpiece carriers, programmed with Flex-Station technology, are universally applicable and reusable. This eliminates
costs and efforts for production stops due to carrier changes and for the design, manufacturing, and logistics of specific carriers. Changes to the workpiece geometry can be made easily with a click in MATRIX software, saving additional costs for carrier
adjustments.

Summary

The X-PAD system by MATRIX offers an innovative solution to the challenges of conveyor technology in modern production lines. Its flexibility and integration with Flex-Station technology provide a cost-effective and efficient method to optimize production with minimal effort. Companies can save costs and significantly improve and make their production processes more flexible.