TBL Technology

Product catalog summary

Introduction to TBL Technology
Advanced Tailored Blank Lamination (TBL) Technology by Kiefel represents the next generation of vacuum lamination machines, offering significant cost savings and quality improvements over existing processes. This technology is applicable to various finished products such as door uppers and armrests, using both vacuum and press lamination methods.

Technical Specifications

Servo-driven 3D grippers: Individually programmable
Maximum forming surface: 1,100 x 1,200 mm
Minimum forming surface: 250 x 250 mm
Cycle time: Less than 40 seconds
Dimensions: 10,300 x 4,000 x 4,200 mm
Weight (including tooling): Approximately 12,000 kg

Main Benefits

Improved product quality with minimal film stretch and even soft-touch across parts
Reduced film consumption by up to 40% depending on component geometry
Reduced machine footprint by around 50% compared to traditional machines
Full flexibility with programmable 3D servo-grippers positioning foil without film stretch
High automation level with fully automatic operation, eliminating the need for operators
Integrated robot automation for seamless transition to subsequent processes like edge folding or punching
Smart alternative to IMGL, allowing for better quality results and part undercuts

Fields of Application

Door uppers
Armrests
Storage compartments
Center consoles
Instrument panels

Catalog excerpts

A Member of Brückner Group Automotive Industry TBL Technology Tailored Blank Lamination Advanced TBL Technology (Tailored Blank Lamination) represents the next generation of vacuum lamination machines offered by Kiefel. The new machine concept introduces new cost saving and quality benefits to existing processes. This innovative technology can be used for all types of finished products such as door uppers and armrests, manufactured with traditional vacuum lamination process. The TBL Technology is suitable for vacuum lamination and press lamination. DRIVING YOUR PERFORMANCE KIEFEL GmbH · Sudetenstrasse 3 · 83395 Freilassing, Germany · T +49 8654 78-0 · [email protected] · www.kiefel.com

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Fields of applications ■ Door uppers ■ Armrests ■ Storage compartments ■ Center consoles ■ Instrument panels TBL Technology Tailored Blank Lamination KIEFEL AUTOMOTIVE Improved product quality: due to insignificant film stretch/grain washout as well as even soft-touch all over the part Reduced film consumption: up to 40%, depending on component geometry in comparison to traditional vacuum laminating technology Reduced machine footprint: around 50% less in comparison to traditional vacuum laminating machine Full flexibility: individual programmable 3D servo-grippers are positioning the foil on...

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