P161

The P.161 numerical control machine allows the distribution of solvent-based glue of neoprene and polyurethane type on the surface of the soles. The features of this machine enable a significant increase in production depending on the complexity of the sole to be glued — the more complex the design to be glued, the more productive the machine, ensuring precise distribution over the sole surface. Loading and unloading of soles is manual; two workpiece tables alternately transport them to the gluing area. Each table consists of a vacuum surface that holds the sole fixed during processing and an automatic centering system. While the operator unloads and loads one table, the other is working, eliminating downtime. The glue application is performed by an "Airless" type gun, which applies glue along the edges, and a "Rotating Brush" that spreads it on the larger surface area. The amount of glue to apply can be varied by rotating the knobs of the gun and brush unit, adjusting the glue container pressure, and choosing among different sizes and types of nozzles and brushes. The machine is made of stabilized steel, and all movements run on prismatic guides with slides and precision recirculating ball screws, driven by electronically controlled brushless motors on all X, Y, and Z axes to eliminate unnecessary manual mechanical adjustments. The gluing paths are generated by the CAD/CAM system.