In the world of corrugated box making, efficiency and flexibility are paramount. At Aopack, we understand that your business faces diverse orders, and your machinery should be an enabler, not a limitation. A common challenge many manufacturers encounter is the need to process extra long slots longer than the standard 500mm. Traditionally, this would require manual intervention, a second machine, or complex setups—all of which eat into your productivity and profit.
The question is: How do you efficiently and accurately process a slot longer than 500mm on a single machine?
The answer lies in Aopack’s innovative Extra Slotting Distance feature.
Understanding the Standard Limitation
The standard slotting knife on most machines, including the base models of Aopack, is 500mm long. This is sufficient for a vast majority of box designs. However, when an order comes in for a large box—such as those for furniture, appliances, or industrial parts—a 500mm slot simply isn’t enough. This is where our advanced engineering makes all the difference.
The Aopack Solution: Intelligent, Automated Multi-Pass Slotting
Developed three years ago and proven in hundreds of installations worldwide, our Extra Slotting Distance technology is a game-changer. It transforms a potential bottleneck into a seamless, automated process.
Here’s a detailed look at how it works:
1. The First Pass: The machine begins the slotting process as usual. The high-precision slotting knife creates the first segment of the slot, up to its standard 500mm length.
2. The Intelligent Shift: This is where the magic happens. After the first pass, the entire slotting head, controlled by a dedicated servo motor, automatically shifts laterally (left or right) to a pre-programmed position. This movement is not a manual guesswork; it is a meticulously calculated move managed by the machine’s sophisticated CNC system.
3. The Second Pass: With the knife now in its new position, the machine executes a second slotting pass. This seamlessly extends the original slot. With this two-pass process, the maximum achievable slotting distance is an impressive 1000mm.
4.Handling Extreme Lengths (Max. 3 Passes): For even more demanding applications, the system is capable of a third pass. This allows for the creation of exceptionally long slots, ensuring that Aopack machines can handle virtually any oversized box design you encounter.
Proven in the Real World
A recent customer order perfectly illustrates this capability. The requirement was for a precise 654mm slot. Using an Aopack machine equipped with this feature, the box was processed in a single, uninterrupted automated cycle. The operator simply loaded the design file, and the machine executed the two-pass slotting sequence flawlessly, producing a perfect, continuous slot with clean edges and no manual intervention.
Another customer using our BM2800-Max model reported the same seamless experience. The only noticeable difference from a standard slotting job? A slightly longer production cycle to accommodate the extra passes—a small trade-off for the ability to handle a much wider range of orders without any additional equipment or labor.
Why This Technology is a Competitive Advantage for You
Eliminates Manual Processes: There is no need for operators to reposition the sheet or the tooling. The entire process is fully automated, from start to finish.
Unmatched Flexibility: Expand your service offerings to include large and specialty boxes without investing in secondary, dedicated machinery.
Guaranteed Precision: The motor-controlled movement ensures perfect alignment between passes, eliminating misaligned slots and material waste.
Built on Experience: This isn’t a theoretical feature. It was developed based on real end-user feedback and has been refined over three years. With over 600 Aopack machines already equipped with this technology out of a total of 1000+ installations, it’s a trusted and proven solution.
The Aopack Commitment
At Aopack, our strength is rooted in a deep focus on the end-user experience. We listen to the challenges you face on your production floor and respond with continuous refinement and intelligent innovation. The Extra Slotting Distance feature is more than just a technical specification; it’s a testament to our commitment to providing you with the tools to work smarter, not harder.
Ready to break through your production limitations? Contact Aopack today to discover how our machines can empower your business to take on more complex and profitable orders.
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