Buffering of furniture parts for even part flow
The PBX parts buffer provides approx. 120 m² storage on a minimal footprint. With approx. 6 parts/min cycle time, max. panel size 2.8 × 1.95 m and max. 25 mm thickness (optional 40 mm). Available in single and double-sided versions with individual drive per drawer.
The Barbaric PBX positioning system aligns workpieces precisely after the edgebander or before the drilling automat — a must for all downstream processes that depend on millimetre-precise positioning. The PBX automatically turns, pushes and orients parts into the prescribed position so that no manual alignment is needed. The PBX is typically deployed between edgebander and drilling automat or before paint lines. The controller receives the required orientation from part data (e.g. drilling pattern, décor side); the system optionally transfers this information directly to the downstream machine. For furniture plants with fully automatic part production, the PBX is a key component. Asamer supplies and integrates the PBX positioning system for customers in CZ, SK and HU — including coordination with your machines.
Edgebander and drilling automat require different part orientations — without a positioning system, the operator must manually turn every part. The PBX fully automates this step: the part leaving the edgebander arrives at the drilling automat in exactly the right orientation.
In painting and coating processes, the workpiece's visible side must face up. The PBX detects the décor side via sensors and automatically turns the part into the correct position. The paint process thus stays continuous without manual intervention.
The PBX is worthwhile from the point at which you link the edgebander to a drilling automat, paint line or fully automatic downstream machine. No positioning is needed for manual post-processing. Asamer clarifies the specific design with your downstream machines.
Typical positioning accuracy is ±0.5 mm — sufficient for virtually all furniture part processes. For special requirements (e.g. precision CNC), accuracy can be refined to ±0.2 mm via additional sensors.
Cycle times between 2 and 6 seconds depending on part size — sufficient for most edgebander and downstream machine combinations. Highly dynamic versions are available for industrial high-performance lines.
Via sensors (camera, barcode or laser), the PBX detects the current position and compares it with the target orientation from the order data set. The required rotation or shift is automatically calculated.