Fully automated lines

Discover CIDAN’s automated production world, where flexible lines transform coil into finished sheet metal components in an integrated chain. We tailor the best machines for a unique solution for you, enhanced with nuIT software for maximum efficiency in your production.

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The future is here!

Welcome to CIDAN’s world of automation, where fully automated and adaptable lines transform coils into finished sheet metal components. We combine the market’s leading machines with smart software from nuIT to offer you a production process that redefines efficiency. Experience sheet metal processing that optimizes your workflow, reduces waste, and prepares your operation for the future. With CIDAN, tomorrow’s production possibilities become available today.

Smart and fast

Fully automatic. Automatic production and marking of sheet metal parts/profiles with unique data for each profile.

Space-efficient. Compact integration of coil line, folding machine, and packaging.

Increased flexibility. Real-time cutting optimization for increased adaptability.

One operator. The entire line can be managed by one operator. The coil line and folding machine can also be used for semi-automatic production or fully manual.

Versatility. Suitable for everything from one-piece production to large-scale series production.

Full integration. With nuIT’s software package, The BASE can be seamlessly integrated with the company’s other processes – orders, production planning, coordination, and process overview.

Key advantages: 

Reduces your production time

Achieves higher quality in your production

One operator can work through the entire process

Three smart choices for your automation

This is what you need to create an efficient profile production.

The BASE Standard

From coil to finished trim without human touch.
All automated!

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Read about The BASE Standard

The BASE + Punching

The standard feature plus a large variation on different punched profiles.

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Read about The BASE + Punching line

CIDAN Automation interfaces

By adding a robot interface to any of our folding machines with a Prolink control panel the machine will be ready for integration with a robot for full automation.

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Discover Our Smart Solutions in Action

Explore how CIDAN’s machines perform in production. Each video highlights key features designed to make your sheet metal processing faster, smarter, and more efficient. Get inspired, see the difference – and imagine what’s possible for your business.

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CIDAN FORMA Z robot

References

We want to be your safe one-stop-partner and always deliver sustainable and efficient sheet metal processing solutions for your specific needs. Below you can read about some of the customers who have chosen our machines for their sheet metal processing. If you want a reference near you – do not hesitate to contact us, we have customers all over the world and there is probably someone close to you as well!

Metaflex, Austria

Metaflex, Austria

A sucess story in Austria METAFLEX Kanttechnik GmbH, located in St. Pölten-Unterradlberg, Austr…

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FläktGroup Wurzen GmbH

FläktGroup Wurzen GmbH

FORSTNER was the missing piece of the puzzle FläktGroup is the leading manufacturer of air tech…

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We are always available for technical support and are happy to perform preventive and protective maintenance on your machines. 

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FAQ

FAQ

A fully automated line for sheet metal processing is a production solution in which several manufacturing steps are connected into an automated and controlled workflow. In automation for sheet metal processing, this means that material can be handled from coil to finished sheet metal component with minimal manual handling. By combining machines, control systems, material handling, and automation, companies can create an efficient production line with high repeatability, consistent quality and better control of the entire process.

A fully automatic production line is a good choice for companies with high production volumes, recurring components, or a need for a stable material flow throughout the entire sheet metal processing operation. The investment becomes especially relevant when short lead times, high precision, reduced manual handling and consistent quality are important competitive factors. For companies in sheet metal processing, construction, architectural metal and roofing, façade work and ventilation, fully automated lines can help increase capacity and create a future-ready production environment.

Full automation improves production by creating a connected flow from coil to finished sheet metal component. When material handling, cutting, folding, bending and control systems work together within a fully automated line, production can become faster, more repeatable and less dependent on manual processes. This reduces the risk of errors, minimizes downtime and improves the use of material, machines and operator time.

The difference between semi-automated and fully automated lines mainly lies in the level of automation. A semi-automated line improves selected parts of production, while the operator still plays an active role in several steps. A fully automated line connects more operations in a more complete production chain where the material flow is controlled automatically from coil to finished sheet metal component. Full automation is therefore suitable for companies with higher volumes, greater efficiency requirements and a need for a more integrated production workflow.

Fully automated lines are suitable for companies that want to take a larger step in automation for sheet metal processing and create a more efficient, scalable and future-ready production environment. They are especially relevant for businesses that produce sheet metal components or sheet metal profiles in larger volumes, with high demands on precision, short lead times and consistent quality. Since the solution can be tailored to the needs of the production, fully automated lines are a strong choice for companies that want to reduce manual handling, increase capacity and create an efficient flow from coil to finished component.