Resource-efficient glass processing with the systron proMD

Efficiency in glass processing today means more than high machining speeds.
Equally important is how economically and resource-efficiently a machine operates in day-to-day production.

The vertical glass processing centre systron proMD has therefore been consistently designed for the efficient use of water, energy and operating resources. The result is a powerful solution for modern CNC glass processing that combines high productivity with predictable operating costs.

A key element of the machine concept is the closed water circulation system of the proMD.

Process water is continuously circulated within the machine and returned to the processing cycle via a water treatment system. Components such as water cushions, spray bars, cooling circuits or the destroyer tank therefore operate in a closed-loop system.

As a result, no continuous supply of fresh water is required for these processes.

As a coordinated solution, systron offers the SWR300 water treatment system with lamella clarifier, which has been specifically designed for operation with systron processing centres. Alternatively, the proMD can also be connected to an existing central water treatment system within the factory.

Fresh water is only required when certain processing functions are active – for example during tool cooling or when optional waterjet technology is used. This water is subsequently returned to the circulation system.

The result is a very low actual water demand within the production process.

Waterjet technology is available as an optional feature on the proMD and extends the machine’s capabilities to include precise internal contours and complex cut-outs.

The waterjet is safely dissipated in the destroyer tank. Due to its high density, the abrasive material used can be efficiently separated from the water in the treatment system.

The machine design enables a robust and reliable process without additional pumps or valves between the destroyer tank and the water treatment system.

Additional features such as an activatable pilot piercing function reduce the load on high-pressure components and contribute to the long service life of the waterjet system.

In addition to water consumption, energy demand also plays an important role in the economic performance of a production system.

The proMD has been designed so that energy consumption is directly linked to the actual machining performance. This makes it possible to calculate the energy consumption per processed glass very accurately.

By integrating multiple processing steps within one machine – such as grinding, polishing, drilling, milling or optional waterjet cutting – additional machines, transport routes and process steps can be reduced.

This has a positive impact on the overall energy demand per glass.

In addition to water and energy consumption, compressed air demand, wear parts and process stability also influence the economic efficiency of a machine.

The well-thought-out machine concept of the systron proMD combines several efficiency factors:

• closed-loop water circulation systems

• demand-based use of energy and operating resources

• optionally integrated waterjet technology

• multiple processing steps within a single machine

• predictable operating costs per glass

For many glass processors, this means a machine that not only delivers high machining performance but can also be operated economically and resource-efficiently in daily production.