NC Servo Zigzag Feeder

NC Servo Zigzag Feeder — Maximize Efficiency in Circular Blanking

This machine can perform multiple shifts according to the blanking diameter of the water to ensure the circular cutting of the material, which maximizes the utilization of the material. If size of the blank is not equal, it can automatically arrange the angle calculations to ensure maximum material saving

High output: It can be shifted multiple times. Calculated at an angle of 60°, each shift can save 7% of material. When the size of wafer is different, the arrangement angle can be changed according to the width of material to provide material utilization rate

High efficiency: The maximum speed is 60 times per minute

High precision: In the continuous stamping process, the minimum distance between side and side can be set within 0.5mm, and the error of each movement can be guaranteed within ±0.08mm

Small floor space, low energy consumption

Convenient handling of finished products: After material is stamped, it will automatically fall on the finished product conveyor belt and be sent to the cutting table by the conveyor belt

Fully automatic control, saving human resources: The production line only needs one employee to operate touch screen to input the width of material, diameter of the required blanking circle, feeding step distance and control system will calculate the moving and feeding distance. No need to adjust any mechanical mechanism, truly realize fully automated operation and use

Application Case | Zigzag Feeder Integrated with Dual-Head Uncoiler and 3-Axis Transfer Robot

This case showcases the NC Servo Zigzag Feeder working in combination with a dual-head uncoiler and a 3-axis transfer robot on a circular blanking stamping line. The system enables high-speed, low-waste, fully automated production, making it ideal for applications in the automotive, cookware, and home appliance industries.

With synchronized X-Y axis servo control and automatic coil switching, the solution significantly improves productivity while minimizing raw material waste. It's a smart automation upgrade for modern stamping workshops.

Key Features of YouYi NC Servo Zigzag Feeder:

1. Two-Axis Zigzag Feeding System

Built with a dual-axis alternate feeding mechanism, the machine enables synchronized longitudinal and lateral movement. This functionality is ideal for circular blanking, where material repositioning enhances cutting layout, delivering up to 95% material utilization.

2. Intelligent Circular Cutting Optimization

The feeder shifts laterally according to the diameter of each blank, creating an optimized cutting path that reduces material waste. When working with various disc sizes, the system automatically calculates the ideal offset angle, ensuring maximum material savings and consistent production quality.

3. High-Precision Servo Control

Equipped with a Mitsubishi PLC and dual Yaskawa servo motors, the feeder ensures precision control of both feeding length and lateral shift. Key parameters such as minimum edge distance (0.5 mm) and feeding tolerance (±0.08 mm) make it suitable for high-accuracy stamping operations.

4. User-Friendly Interface & Fully Automated Operation

The intuitive touchscreen interface allows operators to input material width, blank diameter, and feeding step easily. The control system then automatically computes the optimal discharge method and motion parameters, enabling a fully automated, hands-free process.

By adopting YouYi’s NC Servo Zigzag Feeder, manufacturers can significantly cut down on raw material consumption, reduce operational costs, and improve line productivity. The system stores your production specifications to enable repeatable efficiency in future operations—making it a powerful asset in any modern stamping workshop.