Patent ID: 6808359
Filing Date: 2004-10-26
Classification: B21D,B21F

Abstract:
A method for automatically feeding metal profiles in bar form in profile machining systems, comprising the steps of:(a) gripping a set of metal profiles in bar form in at least one accumulation section of a collection magazine that collects said profiles; (b) transferring at least a gripped portion of said set of metal profiles in bar form into a raised position; (c) arranging at least the gripped portion of said set of metal profiles in bar form on a transfer device provided with separation means for separating said metal profiles; (d) counting a preset number of metal profiles to be fed at each work cycle; (e) untangling the counted metal profiles, taken previously from a bundle to which the profiles belong, and engaging said preset number of metal profiles to be fed by way of auxiliary supporting means coupled to said transfer device and actuated gradually along a longitudinal axis of said metal profiles; (f) transferring and unloading selected metal profiles selected onto a conveyance and measurement line in order to feed at least one machine arranged downstream of the magazine.