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Single Beam Truss Automatic Metal Storage System Introduction

The Single Beam Truss Automatic Metal Storage System is an intelligent warehousing and logistics equipment used in sheet metal processing workshops. It primarily enables the automated storage, sorting, loading and unloading of sheet metal, and automated delivery to processing equipment (such as laser cutting machines, punching machines, and bending machines). It typically employs a structure of a single-beam gantry robot + automated storage and retrieval system + intelligent management system to achieve intelligent management of sheet metal raw materials and semi-finished products.

The following provides a detailed explanation of the system concept, structural composition, working principle, technical characteristics, typical parameters, and application value.

1. Overview of Single Beam Truss Automatic Metal Storage System

The single beam truss automated metal storage system is an intelligent storage system that uses truss robots as the core handling equipment, combined with multi-layer three-dimensional racks, automatic sheet separation devices, conveying systems, and a storage management system.

1) Functions

Its main functions include:

Automatic loading
Automatic storage
Automatic sorting
Automatic unloading
Automatic delivery to production equipment

The system can achieve unmanned management of sheet metal materials (lights-out warehouse), forming a flexible automated production system with the production line.

2) Overall System Workflow

The entire system operation flow is as follows:

Raw material warehousing
System automatically allocates storage locations
Truss robot handling and storage
Production equipment issues material usage instructions
System automatically retrieves materials
Sheet separation device separates sheet metal
Conveyor system delivers to equipment
Automatic return to warehouse or transfer after processing

Through this process, the entire sheet metal storage and logistics process achieves fully automated operation.

3) Applications

In modern sheet metal processing plants, this type of system is typically used as:

Laser cutting production line material warehouse
Central material warehouse for flexible sheet metal production lines
Raw material storage center for intelligent factories

2. System Overall Structure

A single beam truss automatic metal storage system generally consists of 6 core modules:

1) Storage Rack Structure

The storage rack is the main structure of the system, used for storing sheet metal.

Structural Features:

Multi-layer drawer or pallet racks
Single or double-row layout
Each layer can hold 1-5 tons
Supports storage of sheet metal of different specifications

Common specifications:

Parameters	Range
Shelf height	3-12 m
Number of layers	5-20 layers
Single layer load capacity	1-5 tons
Shelf size	1000×2000 mm-2000×6000 mm

Three-dimensional design can significantly improve space utilization and reduce the floor area occupied.

2) Single-beam gantry robot

The gantry robot is the core material handling device of the system.

Structure:

Single beam
Double-column guide rails
X/Y/Z three-axis motion system

Typical configuration:

Axis	Functions
X-axis	Lateral movement
Y-axis	Vertical movement
Z-axis	Lifting and picking up materials

Example of technical parameters:

Parameters	Range
Maximum Load	300kg-2000kg
Operating Speed	60-120 m/min
Positioning Accuracy	±0.5 mm

Truss robots typically employ:

Vacuum suction cup gripping
Magnetic clamping
Mechanical clamping

For handling sheet metal.

3) Automatic Sheet Separation System

Since metal sheets are often stored stacked, an automatic sheet separation device is needed to ensure that only one sheet is retrieved at a time.

Common sheet separation methods:

Vacuum separation
Magnetic separation
Pneumatic separation
Shaking separation

Functions:

Prevents adhesion between two plates
Automatic thickness detection
Improves material handling success rate

4) Material Transfer System

Roller Conveyor
Chain Conveyor
Belt Conveyor
AGV Transfer

Common Forms:

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Typical Process:

Material Storage Area → Loading Platform → Laser Cutting Machine
Material Storage Area → Punch Press → Bending Center

5) Automated Loading and Unloading System

Integrates with equipment to achieve automated production.

Typical equipment connections:

Process:

Material picking → Sheet splitting → Positioning → Loading → Processing → Unloading → Return to warehouse

6) Control System (WMS + WCS)

The core of an intelligent warehousing system is its software system.

It includes:

WCS (Warehouse Control System) responsible for:

Equipment control
Task scheduling
Motion control

WMS (Warehouse Management System) responsible for:

Inventory management
Material traceability
Batch management
Order management

The system can interface with:

Production Management System to achieve intelligent factory management.

3. Automatic Metal Storage System Workflow

A single-beam truss metal storage system typically includes an inbound process, storage management, and outbound process.

1) Inbound Process

Process: Sheet metal arrives in warehouse

Scanning and identification (barcode/RFID)
System assigns storage location
Truss robot handling
Automatic storage

2) Storage Management

System automatic management:

Sheet metal size
Material
Thickness
Storage location
Usage frequency

Implementation:

Intelligent classification
Optimized storage
Fast retrieval

3) Outbound Process

Production equipment issues a request:

MES/ERP → WMS

→ Scheduling System

→ Gantry Robot Picks Up Material

→ Sheet Separation

→ Convey to Processing Equipment

The entire process requires no manual intervention.

4. Key Technical Features of System

1) High-Density Storage

Automatic racking design:

Increases storage density
Saves 40-70% of floor space

2) High Automation

The system can achieve:

Automatic warehousing
Automatic material sorting
Automatic loading and unloading
Automatic delivery

Supports 24-hour continuous operation.

3) Improved Production Efficiency

Advantages:

Reduces manual handling
Shortenes material finding time
Accelerates production cycle

Laser cutting line efficiency increased by 30-50%.

4) High Safety

Safety Measures:

Fall detection
Photoelectric protection
Collision detection
Overload protection

5) Information Management

All materials achieve:

Full lifecycle tracking
Data statistical analysis
Real-time inventory updates

5. Typical Technical Parameters

Example Table of Basic System Parameters:

Item	Technical Specifications
System Type	Single-beam truss automated metal storage system
Storage Structure	Multi-level palletized automated storage and retrieval system
Control Method	PLC + Touchscreen + WMS warehouse management system
Operation Method	Automatic / Manual / Remote control
Working Mode	24-hour continuous operation

Example table of applicable sheet material parameters:

Item	Technical Parameters
Applicable Plate Types	Carbon steel plate, stainless steel plate, aluminum plate, galvanized plate, etc.
Maximum Plate Size	1500×3000 mm / 2000×4000 mm / 2000×6000 mm
Plate Thickness Range	0.5-25 mm
Maximum Weight per Sheet	≤ 1500 kg
Maximum Load Capacity per Pallet Layer	1-5 tons

Example table of parameters for automated metal storage:

Item	Technical Specifications
Storage Structure	Single/Double Row Available
Number of Storage Levels	5-20 Layers
Single Storage Location Load Capacity	1-5 Tons
Number of Storage Locations	10-200 position (Customizable)
Shelf Height	3-12 m

Example table of gantry robot parameters:

Item	Technical Specifications
Robot Structure	Single-beam gantry truss
Number of Motion Axes	X / Y / Z three axes
Maximum Handling Weight	300-2000 kg
X-Axis Speed	60-120 m/min
Y-Axis Speed	40-80 m/min
Z-Axis Lifting Speed	20-40 m/min
Positioning Accuracy	±0.5 mm

Example table of parameters for adsorption and separation system:

Item	Technical Specifications
Grabbing Method	Vacuum suction cups/magnetic suction cups
Number of Suction Cups	Configured according to sheet size
Sheet Separation Method	Magnetic separation/pneumatic separation
Double Sheet Detection	Automatic thickness detection
Sheet Anti-Slip	Automatic adsorption pressure control

Example table of conveyor system parameters:

Item	Technical Specifications
Conveying method	Roller conveyor / Chain conveyor
Conveying speed	10-30 m/min
Conveying load capacity	≤ 3 tons
Positioning accuracy	±1 mm

Example table of electrical control systems:

Item	Technical Specifications
Control System	PLC Intelligent Control
Human Machine Interface	Industrial Touch Screen
Warehouse Management System	WMS Intelligent Warehouse System
Communication Interface	Ethernet / Profinet
System Integration	ERP / MES System

Example table of security protection systems:

Item	Technical Specifications
Safety Protection	Safety fence + photoelectric protection
Fall protection device	Packet anti-fall mechanism
Overload protection	Automatic detection
Collision protection	Travel limit + buffer device
Emergency stop	Multi-point emergency stop button

6. Applicable Industries

The system is suitable for:

Laser cutting production lines
Sheet metal flexible manufacturing production lines
Automated stamping production lines
Intelligent sheet metal factory central material warehouse

Widely used in:

Sheet metal processing industry
Machinery manufacturing industry
Automotive parts industry
Home appliance manufacturing industry
Electrical cabinet industry

7. Single-beam vs. Double-beam Truss Automatic Metal Storage System

Type	Single-beam truss	Double-beam truss
Structure	Single beam	Double beam
Equipment Cost	Low	High
Applicable Weight	Medium	Extra heavy
Size Area	Small	Large
Applicable Factory	Small-medium factory	Large production line

8. Beam Truss Automated Storage System Core Value

The single beam truss automatic metal storage system enables:

Storage automation + Logistics automation + Production automation

Core Value:

Reduced labor costs
Increased production efficiency
Enhanced workshop management
Supported intelligent manufacturing

It is one of the infrastructures of modern sheet metal intelligent factories.

9. Summary

The single-beam truss automated sheet metal warehouse consists of a three-dimensional warehouse, truss robots, sheet separation systems, conveying systems, equipment loading and unloading units, and an intelligent control system. These modules work collaboratively to achieve automated storage and delivery of sheet metal.

Main Functions:

Centralized sheet metal storage
Automatic warehouse location management
Multi-specification sheet metal classification storage

Single Beam Truss Automatic Metal Storage Structural Features:

Multi-layer pallet structure
High-strength steel structure rack
Modular expansion design

Advantages and Value:

- Intelligent warehousing for more efficient sheet metal production

With the continuous improvement of processing efficiency from laser cutting, CNC punching, and other equipment, traditional manual sheet metal storage and retrieval methods are no longer sufficient to meet the efficiency and management needs of modern sheet metal factories.

The single beam truss automatic metal storage system, through its three-dimensional warehouse structure and truss robot automated handling technology, achieves automated storage, automatic sorting, automatic retrieval, and automatic delivery of sheet metal, constructing an intelligent logistics system from raw material storage to equipment loading.

The system can seamlessly connect with laser cutting machines, punching machines, bending centers, and other equipment to form a highly efficient and stable automated production process, significantly reducing manual handling and improving overall workshop production efficiency.

- Single-beam truss structure, stable and efficient automated material handling solution

The system adopts a high-rigidity single-beam truss robot structure, achieving high-speed and precise handling of sheet metal through multi-axis linkage (X, Y, Z). Combined with a vacuum suction cup gripping device and an automatic sheet separation system, it ensures stable picking of single sheets, effectively avoiding the problem of multiple sheets being adsorbed.

The automated metal storage system adopts a multi-layer pallet structure design, allowing for flexible configuration of the number of storage locations according to sheet metal specifications and production needs, suitable for centralized storage and management of various specifications of metal sheets. The system operates stably, is easy to maintain, and can operate continuously 24 hours a day, providing sheet metal processing companies with a highly reliable automated warehousing solution.

- Core logistics system for building a smart sheet metal factory

The single-beam truss automated sheet metal storage system not only improves warehousing efficiency but also achieves information-based material management through an intelligent management system. The system can interface with ERP, MES, and other production management systems to achieve real-time inventory monitoring, material traceability, and production task scheduling, making warehouse management more transparent and efficient.

Through automated storage and retrieval and equipment linkage, it can significantly reduce manual operation, lower labor intensity, and improve production cycle time and material utilization. This system is widely used in industries such as sheet metal processing, machinery manufacturing, auto parts, and home appliance manufacturing, and is an important basic equipment for realizing intelligent manufacturing and digital factories.