Automatic Mounting Machine SAMM 2.0 800
The patented SAMM 2.0 800 is AV Flexologic’s solution to flexo printing industry trends. Leveraging over 20 years of experience in automated mounting machines with vision technology, the SAMM is renowned as the world's most precise and fastest mounting machine. The Automatic SAMM 2.0 800 mounts narrow web flexo plates onto sleeves or cylinders with unmatched accuracy, repeatability and speed.
- Automatic & easy plate mounting
- Eliminate mounting mistakes, reducing press downtime
- Extreme accuracy of 5 microns
- Almost operator independent
- PDF Quality report
- Streamlined workflow
SAMM 2.0 800 Features
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Image Recognition software
A patented software that measures the exact position of the mounting marks before and after mounting. The measurements are used to position the plate accurately.
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Automatic pressure roller
Ensures even mounting without any air inclusions. It automatically moves up and down providing safe and operator-free mounting.
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Automatic HD cameras
Ultra-high-resolution cameras that move automatically into position. Given the coordinates of the mounting marks, the cameras move to the precise mounting position.
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Robotic positioning
The positioning of the plate is done automatically using the vacuum mounting table and the patented Image Recognition system.
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Quality report
The mounting marks are checked and a PDF is automatically created with the measurements of the Image Recognition.
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Vertically moving cylinder
It allows a fixed distance between the cameras and the plate, so no focusing of the lenses is needed. The cylinder rotates also automatically.
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Easymount software
The Easymount software allows easy job creation and storage in less than 1 minute. Using the cameras of the machine, the software recognizes the targets and measures the distance between them.
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Laser pointers
Indicators of where the mounting marks are located for placing easily the plates.
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Image Recognition software
A patented software that measures the exact position of the mounting marks before and after mounting. The measurements are used to position the plate accurately.
2
Automatic pressure roller
Ensures even mounting without any air inclusions. It automatically moves up and down providing safe and operator-free mounting.
3
Automatic HD cameras
Ultra-high-resolution cameras that move automatically into position. Given the coordinates of the mounting marks, the cameras move to the precise mounting position.
4
Robotic positioning
The positioning of the plate is done automatically using the vacuum mounting table and the patented Image Recognition system.
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Quality report
The mounting marks are checked and a PDF is automatically created with the measurements of the Image Recognition.
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Vertically moving cylinder
It allows a fixed distance between the cameras and the plate, so no focusing of the lenses is needed. The cylinder rotates also automatically.
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Easymount software
The Easymount software allows easy job creation and storage in less than 1 minute. Using the cameras of the machine, the software recognizes the targets and measures the distance between them.
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Laser pointers
Indicators of where the mounting marks are located for placing easily the plates.
Options
Automatic EasyReg detection
Using our patented image recognition system, a visual mark on the edge of a sleeve such as the W&H EasyReg strip can be automatically 'set to zero' on the MOM, SAMM and FAMM mounting machines by simply pushing a button. The camera automatically homes in on the EasyReg mark and also automatically 'sets zero' in X and Y direction with 0.001mm (1μm) accuracy.
Tape holder on precision rail
A tape holder can optionally be added to MOM and SAMM machines on precision linear guides. The linear guides make sure the tape roll is completely parallel to the sleeve when applying tape and assist the operator to easily move the tape along the side of the sleeve. The tape application can be completed using the pressure roller of the machine and the optional cutting knife.
Barcode and QR code scanner
A barcode/QR code scanner can be optionally added to the MOM, SAMM or FAMM for automatic loading of the jobs. The jobs are then usually made offline in prepress to optimize the machine Operation Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
Cutting knife for applying tape
The cutting knife unit can be slid around the whole length of the machine and cut the tape seamlessly. It is made with a precise depth adjustment, therefore the sleeve is not damaged from cutting. The cutting knife can be used to cut plates as well.
Cutting knife for plates
The cutting knife has a very precise adjustable depth which is regulated by the movement of the lift. The cutting knife is connected to the camera beam and you can easily slide it through the sleeve and cut the excess tape without damaging the sleeve. The cutting knife is used also for applying tape onto the sleeve and it is an optional feature to the Automatic SAMM and the Motorized MOM mounting machines.
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Automatic EasyReg detection
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Tape holder on precision rail
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Barcode and QR code scanner
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Cutting knife for applying tape
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Cutting knife for plates
Success stories
Demax
“We built a new Flexo factory at Demax DPI. Of course the SAMM is a part of our production process. There are 17 print units on the press and the SAMM is saving a lot of time for work preparation! The SAMM is very easy to use and a pleasure to work with. The machine is very fast, accurate and has a low maintenance costs.”
Geostick
"We are really happy we invested in the SAMM 800 2.0. The efficiency of our prepress department significantly increased. Thanks to the SAMM, we don't need to remount plates multiple times to achieve a high accuracy! The positioning and mounting are done automatically by the machine. The machine mounts plates extremely accurately and very fast. And, also, I want to mention that the ROI was achieved within 2 years!” Freek van der Knaap, Manager
Business Case
A flexo printer purchased a SAMM in 2014. This company is mounting between 15000 and 17000 sleeves per year and has 3 flexo printing presses. The chart below illustrates what the SAMM has done for this plant’s workflow.
Contact Us
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VAT: NL001515561B01
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PO Box 252
2400 AG Alphen aan den Rijn
Netherlands
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