
Flexible automation of machines and systems with PC-based control and punching and roll-forming software

flexAP GmbH
Gröbenzell (Freilandstr. 5)New on Amplifa
About flexAP
flexAP GmbH, based in Gröbenzell near Munich, realizes flexible automation of machines and systems. The solutions are based on the PC-based control platform flexCONTROL with integrated IT and enable new production processes, saving production time, material and handling costs. For punching and roll-forming technology from coil, flexAP offers the flexNC technology package, which includes NC management, NC processor, ERP interface, machine operation and integrated Remote Maintenance. The range of services extends from consulting and planning through complete electrical engineering, control cabinet construction and on-site installation to commissioning of the complete system in cooperation with the machine builder and operator. In addition, maintenance of the control system, machine condition analysis and remote maintenance as well as machine and operating data acquisition (MDE/BDE) are offered. Customers come mainly from mechanical and plant engineering, automation technology and punching and roll-forming technology (coil processing).
- Site
- Gröbenzell
- Processes
- Consulting and planning (site survey, functional specifications, project management), On-site commissioning of the complete system, Maintenance of the control system (hardware, software), machine condition analysis, Remote, Flexible automation of machines and systems with PC-based control, Punching and roll-forming technology from coil (software solution flexNC), Consulting and planning, Preparation of functional specifications, Project management
- Materials
- PC-based control platform, Punching and roll-forming software, Remote maintenance
- Certificates
- IP65 (control unit), Operating mode changeover in accordance with CE standard, IEC 61131-3 compliant control
- Industries
- Mechanical and plant engineering, Automation technology, Punching and roll-forming technology (coil processing)
- 01
Consulting and planning
- 02
Complete electrical engineering
- 03
Control cabinet construction
- 04
Configuration of the control software (IEC 61131-3)
- 05
On-site installation and wiring
- 06
Commissioning of the complete system
- 07
Maintenance and Remote Maintenance
Technology & Software
PC-based control platform
Industrial PC with touchscreen, fieldbus connections PROFIBUS, CAN and Ethernet as well as IEC 61131-3-compliant control as the basis of all solutions.
Punching and roll-forming software
Technology package for punching and roll-forming technology from coil with NC management, dynamic part placement and ERP interface.
Remote maintenance
Diagnostics, machine condition analysis and software updates of systems after approval by the operator.
Location
Gröbenzell
DEHeadquarters
- Lot size
- Lot size 1 (flexNC)
- Materials
- PC-based control, punching and roll-forming software
- flexCONTROL control unit (IP65, floor stand or swivel arm)
- flexNC technology package
- Control cabinet construction and on-site wiring
Solutions & Systems



Inside the production




Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consulting and planning (site survey, functional specifications, project management)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| On-site commissioning of the complete systemAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Maintenance of the control system (hardware, software), machine condition analysis, RemoteEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Flexible automation of machines and systems with PC-based controlEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Punching and roll-forming technology from coil (software solution flexNC)Forming | – | – | – | Lot size 1 | – |
3 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control unit (enclosure with visualization, operation and control) | flexAP flexCONTROL control unit | – | – | – | Gröbenzell |
| PC-based control platform | flexAP flexCONTROL | – | – | – | Gröbenzell |
| Technology package software (punching and roll-forming technology) | flexAP flexNC | – | – | – | Gröbenzell |
Additional services
Quality & Service
The control unit is designed with IP65 protection rating; the operating mode changeover is carried out in accordance with the CE standard. Remote Maintenance enables diagnostics, machine condition analysis and software updates in coordination with the system operator.
| Evidence | Gröbenzell |
|---|---|
| IP65 (control unit) | |
| Operating mode changeover in accordance with CE standard | |
| IEC 61131-3 compliant control |