Automatic material preparation
The storage tower can prepare the sheet required for the next cutting process and transfer it to the pre-loading position according to the control schedule.
Bodor iTower | Automatic sheet storage, loading and unloading
Bodor iTower Automatic Sheet Storage System UK
Create a compact automated sheet-metal cell that stores raw material and finished work, prepares the next sheet, and loads or unloads a compatible Bodor fibre laser. World Machinery supports UK manufacturers with layout review, specification, installation, training and long-term service.
Sheet sizes, thicknesses, materials, storage capacity, pallet arrangement, compatible laser model, safety system and complete footprint depend on the selected configuration. Confirm all details in a current written World Machinery quotation.
3000 × 1500mm*manufacturer-published maximum loading sheet size
1–6mm*current manufacturer sheet-thickness reference
300kg*manufacturer-published maximum loading weight
Automaticsheet storage, loading and unloading in one compact tower cell
Store | prepare | load | unload
Add vertical material storage and automatic handling without spreading the cell across the factory floor.
iTower combines a compact storage tower with automatic sheet handling. It is designed to keep raw material and finished work organised, reduce repeated manual intervention and improve cutting-machine utilisation within a planned automation cell.
Raw and finished material storage
Use the compact vertical structure to organise sheet stock and completed material within the same production system.
Compact vertical footprint
The 3D tower format is intended to maximise usable workshop space compared with spreading storage horizontally around the laser.
Automated sheet workflow
Coordinate storage, preparation, loading, cutting and unloading as one cell.
iTower works collaboratively with the compatible cutting machine. The automation mode can support recurring production cycles while retaining the option to complete a single cycle when required. The final workflow must be planned around pallets, access, finished-part handling and production priorities.
Store raw sheet by planned location
Organise suitable sheet sizes, materials and thicknesses in the confirmed tower and pallet arrangement.
Prepare the next cutting order
The control system identifies the required sheet and stages it for the next process.
Load the cutting table automatically
Transfer the selected sheet to the compatible laser table with reduced manual intervention.
Unload and store completed material
Return finished work or processed sheets to the defined storage or collection route according to the cell layout.
iTower production functions
Four functions designed to protect the cycle and handle a broader sheet mix.
The exact separation method, queue logic, storage arrangement and alarm functions depend on the supplied control and option package. World Machinery will confirm the included automation scope in writing.
Space efficiencySmall workshop footprint
A compact vertical structure helps retain production-floor space while storing sheet material close to the cutting machine.
Process protectionMaterial detection and error warning
Shortage alarms and abnormal sheet-quantity warnings are intended to prevent loading errors and reduce avoidable scrap.
Sheet separationIntelligent multi-sheet separation
Bodor describes intelligent, air-blow and magnetic separation routes that can be selected around the material and surface condition.
Flexible queueMulti-spec sheet processing
Different sheet sizes can be adjusted with one-click selection, while different shapes and thicknesses can be scheduled in a production queue.
Published technical envelope
Use current manufacturer figures for early planning, then confirm the final UK configuration.
Bodor publishes a current working-size and load envelope for iTower. Older regional pages present a simpler working-area and lifting summary. The figures below are reference values and must be checked against the exact cell, pallets, machine and safety package offered.
Sheet and loading envelope
1250 × 1250mm to 3000 × 1500mm
Published sheet range covering the storage and loading dimensions of the current iTower reference cell.
- Minimum sheet size: 1250 × 1250mmnMaximum sheet size: 3000 × 1500mmnPublished thickness range: 1–6mmnMaximum loading weight: 300kg
Installation reference
Compact vertical automation cell
The current US manufacturer page publishes a full-cell overall dimension reference that includes the compatible cutting machine.
- Published overall dimensions: 11000 × 8500 × 6200mmnPublished automation-cell weight: 10000kgnVertical raw and finished material storagenFinal footprint subject to model, pallets and safety layout
All figures are manufacturer references. Confirm sheet material, coating, dimensions, thickness, mass, pallet quantity, compatible machine, loading side, finished-part route, guarding and UK compliance in a current written quotation.
Compatible sheet-laser planning
Specify the storage tower, loading system and cutting machine as one connected automation cell.
The existing World Machinery page identifies P3 as the applicable model. Bodor’s current international information describes compatibility with P Series or various cutting machines, depending on market and generation. World Machinery should confirm the exact UK machine, table arrangement and control interface.
Machine and control compatibility
Confirm the exact Bodor laser model, exchange-table arrangement, control generation and required automation interface.
Storage and pallet strategy
Define the required raw-material locations, finished-material positions, sheet mix and replenishment method.
Cell safety and access
Plan guarding, interlocks, operator routes, forklift or crane access, maintenance clearances and emergency zones.
Application-led automation planning
Plan iTower around the sheet programme, storage policy and complete factory flow.
A useful proposal begins with the real material schedule and the physical route from delivery to storage, cutting, finished work and downstream processes. World Machinery can review these requirements before preparing the cell layout.
Sheet sizes, materials and thicknesses
List normal and maximum sheet dimensions, grades, coatings, thicknesses, weights and annual material mix.
Storage and queue requirements
Define the number of material locations, replenishment strategy, production queue and raw-versus-finished storage needs.
Compatible cutting machine
Confirm the Bodor model, table dimensions, loading side, exchange-table cycle and control interface.
Site, access and safety
Review floor condition, height, services, delivery route, lifting access, guarding, maintenance zones and downstream part flow.
World Machinery UK support
Automation layout review, installation, training and long-term technical support.
World Machinery can coordinate the iTower project from sheet-programme review and factory layout through delivery, installation, commissioning, operator training and ongoing service. Finance options can also be discussed for qualifying businesses.
Material and workflow review
Assess the sheet range, production schedule, storage policy, finished-work route and expected automation benefit.
Factory layout and safety planning
Confirm tower position, machine interface, access, clearances, guarding, loading route and service responsibilities.
Installation and operator training
Coordinate delivery, assembly, commissioning, safe operation, replenishment and practical team handover.
Service and finance
Protect uptime with UK support and discuss eligible funding packages for the complete automation project.
Original page imagery
Existing iTower images retained from the original page.
Any original page images not already used above are preserved here and remain editable in Elementor.
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Existing World Machinery image retained from the original iTower page.
iTower questions
What UK manufacturers usually ask before specifying Bodor iTower.
Final answers depend on the sheet mix, storage arrangement, compatible cutting machine and site layout. World Machinery can provide a current written configuration for the project.
What is Bodor iTower?
iTower is a compact vertical sheet-storage and automatic loading/unloading system. It stores raw material and finished work close to a compatible fibre laser and can coordinate sheet preparation with the cutting schedule.
Can iTower load and unload automatically?
Yes. Bodor describes automatic sheet preparation, loading and unloading as part of the iTower cell. The exact loading, unloading and storage sequence depends on the supplied pallets, control and machine interface.
What sheet sizes are published?
The current manufacturer page publishes a minimum sheet size of 1250 × 1250mm and a maximum of 3000 × 1500mm. The exact usable range should be confirmed for the UK cell offered.
What sheet thickness and weight are published?
Bodor currently publishes a thickness range of 1–6mm and maximum loading weight of 300kg. Older regional pages may show a simpler parameter set, so the current written quotation should take priority.
How does multi-sheet separation work?
Bodor references intelligent sheet separation, air-blow separation and magnetic separation. The suitable method depends on material, coating, thickness, surface condition and the option package supplied.
Can it process different sheet sizes and thicknesses in one queue?
Bodor states that different sizes can be adjusted with one-click selection and that different shapes and thicknesses can be placed in a processing queue. The final scheduling capability depends on the control version and configured storage locations.
Which Bodor machines are compatible?
The current World Machinery page highlights P3. Bodor international pages describe P Series or various cutting machines depending on market and generation. World Machinery should confirm the exact machine and control compatibility in writing.
What information is needed for an iTower quotation?
Provide sheet sizes, materials, thicknesses, weights, monthly usage, number of material types, raw and finished storage needs, laser model, factory layout, building height and access information.
Plan your iTower automation cell
Request a factory-layout review and current written specification.
Send your sheet sizes, materials, thicknesses, storage requirements, compatible Bodor machine and factory dimensions. The World Machinery team can review the proposed automation cell and next steps.
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