Highly dynamic force-profile control for deep-drawing processes – as a subsystem or complete 360° solution including commissioning.
The modular die cushion system by AXXERON Hydrolux consists of a main cylinder with integrated position measuring system, accumulators, a hydraulic power unit, and several hydraulic manifolds. The system can additionally be extended with control software libraries and hardware components.
The Die Cushion Manifold is flanged directly to the cylinder and includes a side mount for a separate Accumulator Adapter Manifold with bladder accumulators. This design forms a compact, rigid hydraulic system that enables highly dynamic control. Control is implemented via a separate hardware and software module. This control software reduces pressure build-up overshoot and enables customer-specific force profiles with high precision.
The modular die cushion system by AXXERON Hydrolux includes a complete drive system – from the main cylinder to the control software. Depending on your needs, we supply individual subsystems or the complete solution including commissioning.
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Supplies the system with the hydraulic volume needed for motion (high-pressure pumps, filter/cooling unit). Standardized modular kit system with fixed components (pumps, motors, manifolds) – flexible in layout to adapt to your individual site conditions.
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Direct mounting via Accumulator Adapter Manifold – no additional piping required.
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Moog servo valve for highly precise, dynamic force control in the drawing process.
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Safety-related elements integrated directly into the Die Cushion Manifold – for safe press operation.
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Precise position sensing across the entire stroke. Simple mounting in the press frame.
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Independent pre-acceleration reduces overshoot – highly dynamic and precise position and force control.
Based on a defined number of modules
Good accessibility to main components
Analog or digital valves available
Thanks to the modular, pre-configured design
Through modules pre-tested before delivery
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Cylinder
5 sizes
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Generates the force for the deep-drawing process and senses position across the entire stroke. |
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Die Cushion Manifold
4 sizes
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Regulates pressure and flow for highly dynamic, precise force control. |
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Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU)
7 sizes
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Supplies the system with the hydraulic volume needed for motion. |
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Accumulator Adapter Manifold
3 sizes
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Connects the accumulators directly and leak-free to the system. |
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Configuration
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Determines the number of die cushion axes for your press. |
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A die cushion is a device in a hydraulic or mechanical press that applies a defined force to the sheet metal part during the drawing process (also known as blank-holder force), thereby making controlled forming possible in the first place.
A separate control software actively regulates pressure build-up in the die cushion block and implements customer-specific force profiles with high precision – instead of a fixed, unregulated force curve.
Yes. The scope of delivery is customer-specifically scalable – from a single subsystem to the complete 360° solution including commissioning.
Both are possible – the modular concept allows the use of analog or digital valves depending on requirements.
The modular die cushion system fits hydraulic, mechanical, and servo-mechanical presses as well as more complex press lines.
The system is configurable for 1, 2, 4, 6, or 8 die cushion axes – depending on the requirements of the press.
Good accessibility to the main components enables easy maintenance. Since modules are pre-tested before delivery, commissioning and start-up time is also reduced in case of a replacement.
