Coil processing lines are used in the metal industry to unwind, level, cut or further process metal coils before subsequent production steps. They are widely used in steel processing, automotive industry, electrical industry and construction industry.
These systems must handle high strip speeds while ensuring precise material control and stable processing conditions. At the same time, machine builders require flexible automation solutions that allow easy integration of different machine modules and support efficient engineering.
The Bosch Rexroth solution set for coil processing lines is based on the ctrlX AUTOMATION platform. The system architecture combines a high-performance control platform with synchronized drives and modular I/O technology to coordinate all machine movements along the processing line.
Using ctrlX CORE as the central control system, the solution manages motion control, process logic and communication between machine modules. Integrated ctrlX DRIVE systems ensure precise synchronization of motors for unwinding, feeding and cutting operations, while ctrlX I/O and ctrlX PLC enable flexible integration of sensors, actuators and machine functions.
This modular architecture allows machine builders to implement scalable coil processing solutions while maintaining high precision, performance and system openness.
Key Features
High-performance motion control
Precise synchronization of multiple drives enables stable strip processing even at high production speeds.Modular automation architecture
The open ctrlX AUTOMATION platform allows flexible integration of machine modules and simplifies engineering of complex coil processing lines.Open system connectivity
Standardized interfaces enable seamless integration into higher-level production and IT systems.