Freeman Schwabe Machinery
New Custom Designed
Schwabe SR 230 Die Cutting Press System
This latest custom design build Schwabe straight ram SR 230 illustrates Freeman Schwabe engineering and manufacturing craftsmanship and why the company excels at custom application systems.
Benefits of Die Cutting Presses vs NC Cutting
Cost efficient manufacturing processes benefit from using machine systems that are simple and reliable, which is why Freeman Schwabe die cutting presses are the most popular choice with Operations and Financial Management worldwide.
Die Cutting Presses are still acknowledged as the best cutting presses when compared to NC Cutting, for accuracy and consistency, for reliability, for their minimal maintenance and simplicity & speed of training new or temporary labor.
Die Cutting Presses - Accurate and Consistent
Die cutting presses provide well defined notches, with consistent, round holes and plies that within tolerance and therefore have a very low rejection rate. With steel rule dies the steel cavities provide consistent, repeatable cut parts year after year, with +/- 1mm or better cut part tolerance which means easier sewing and quicker sew cycles and better finish quality.
Die Cutting Presses - Simple and Reliable
Die Cutting Presses have simple mechanical or hydraulic systems which means a very low failure rate and they use straightforward electronics, and machine lock-outs to prevent unauthorized adjustments.
NC Cutting can have complex electronics that are sensitive and prone to delays & difficulties, with multiple moving parts increase downtime risk and frequency. Planning over 90% capacity can also be a problem with NC Cutting as it generally requires additional cutter as a backup.
Die Cutting Presses - Low Maintenance
Schwabe die cutting presses incorporate standard machine components, using basic lubrication fittings involving few adjustments and a limited number of spare parts.
As a result maintenance can generally be done in-house and therefore avoid expensive maintenance contract.
NC Cutting can involve high on-going maintenance (with 3rd party contractors), and costly due to the multiple different spare parts and consumables that must be kept in stock. Accountants can confirm that the hours for preventative maintenance for NC Cutting mount up during the year.
Die Cutting Presses - Easy Training for Low Skilled & Temporary Labor.
Successful manufacturers calculate the full operating process not just the cost of the individual machine or press. Die cutting presses are ideal for a cost efficient cutting process, as operating the press is not a complex training procedure.
NC Cutting usually involves complex equipment which requires demands highly trained operators and the intricate electronics require highly trained maintenance personnel, meaning high skill level and increased wages / costs.