MACH-I

MACH-I ultrasonic cutting line

Ultrasound Cutting with Surgical Precision – Our Entry Level Model for 40 lb.

The basic design of this equipment allows it to quickly adapt to different product formats: width, height and weight. As the formats are pre-programmable, production changes are automatic for the majority of product formats. The ultrasonic knife of the MACH-I, excited at the rate of 20,000 Hz and with an amplitude of up to 100 microns, cuts the cheese with an almost magic dexterity since the blade is inserted into the product without forcing or compressing it.

In the context of cutting high-throughput cheese from blocks, our technology allows us to make a primary cut from 40 lb blocks. Upstream equipment thus cuts the block to produce long bars of cheese. These are then automatically directed to the MACH-I portion slicer, allowing a fully integrated solution.

Cheese cutting technology with precise weight control

The control technology is of the “ALLEN BRADLEY” brand. It includes a user-friendly operator interface provided with graphics facilitating operations. Programmable “KINETIC” motor controllers control the two main axes: the indexing of the cutting conveyor and the guillotine propulsion unit. Software which has been developed by COPRODEV PLUS optimizes the control of fixed weights by taking into account laser measurements and data produced by the balance.
In short, the ultrasonic cheese cutting technology is particularly interesting for fragile or sticky products: soft bars, caramel, pastry, confectionery, etc. Many conclusive tests were carried out in our laboratory with fresh cheeses of the day.

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The ultrasonic slicer is designed to achieve precise cuts of long cheese bars. These bars are automatically supplied by our secondary cutters. 3D cameras make it possible to precisely measure the dimensions of the cheese bar, this data is directed to the processor, in order to produce precise weight cuts. A dynamic balance located downstream validates our population density

Machine design: Robust, Ergonomic, Powerful and Safe

Continuous machine operation 24/7
Easy assembly and disassembly of the conveyor elements
· Cheese installed cantilevered in an ergonomic position
· Ease of washing and maintenance (sanitary environment)
Fully integrated cheesecloth rejection mechanism
· User friendly, tactile video operator interface
Ease of preparation and commissioning of the machine (recipes
· Preprogrammable products)
Machine protection according to CSA Standard Z432-04

Cutting accuracy
3/1000 in
Production rate
100 to 200 portion per minute
Central processor
ALLEN BRADLEY CONTROL LOGIX with graphical operator interface
Positioning mechanism for cheese bars
Ultra precise: equipped with a programmable digital motor (KINETIC type)
with controllers that control the two main axes