DARDON Featured in Qingdao Daily: Advancing Sheet Metal Automation with Proprietary CNC Technology

Summary

DARDON (Qingdao Dadong Automation Technology Co., Ltd.) was recently featured in Qingdao Daily for its decade-long focus on developing proprietary CNC systems and building highly efficient, stable automated sheet metal production lines. The report highlighted DARDON's transition from single-machine manufacturing to flexible production solutions, delivering significant improvements in energy efficiency, equipment utilization and delivery speed for sheet metal manufacturers.

Proprietary CNC Systems: The "Brain" of Smart Manufacturing

For over ten years, DARDON has invested heavily in developing its own CNC systems from the ground up, avoiding reliance on imported control systems. This independent approach allows DARDON to build a highly efficient and stable core control chain for its sheet metal equipment.

The proprietary CNC system features a graphical interface and visual operation, making it accessible and easy for operators to master quickly without extensive specialized training. By integrating EtherCAT bus technology and key components like servo motors, DARDON ensures that the core technology driving its machines remains fully under its control.

Breakthroughs in Energy Efficiency and Performance

The media feature highlighted DARDON’s specific achievements in replacing traditional manufacturing methods with highly efficient alternatives:

· Exceptional energy savings: Traditional hydraulic turret punch presses typically consume around 35 kWh per hour. DARDON’s all-electric servo CNC turret punch press drastically reduces this energy consumption to an average of just 4.5 kWh per hour, significantly lowering operational costs for manufacturing facilities.

· Advanced bending efficiency: The DARDON flexible multi-side bending center automates complex forming, bending and feeding processes. Its comprehensive processing efficiency is 3 to 4 times that of traditional manual bending operations.

· Filling technological gaps: In 2023, DARDON launched a combined punching and laser-cutting machine that integrated servo punching and efficient laser cutting, addressing a technical gap in the domestic market and earning recognition as a "First Set of Technical Equipment."

Automation Lines: Extending the Industrial Chain

DARDON’s innovation extends beyond individual machines to complete flexible manufacturing systems. By connecting equipment through MES/ERP control systems, DARDON facilitates automated production lines that manage the entire process from raw material retrieval to finished sheet metal parts.

According to the report, implementing these nearly unmanned automated workflows has yielded dramatic results for manufacturers:

· Equipment utilization rates increased from 40% to over 85%.

· Product delivery cycles were shortened by 20%.

Global Reach and Market Position

Based in the Qingdao West Coast New Area, DARDON operates a 102-acre intelligent CNC sheet metal equipment science and technology industrial park. The company's strong industrial coordination capabilities translate directly into hard market competitiveness.

Today, DARDON's equipment, particularly its CNC turret punch presses, holds a leading market share position in its sector within Northern China. The company's smart sheet metal solutions have been exported to over 30 countries and regions, including markets in Europe, North America, the Middle East, Central Asia, Southeast Asia and Russia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the focus of the Qingdao Daily feature on DARDON?

The article focused on DARDON's success in developing its own proprietary CNC systems, achieving massive energy savings in sheet metal equipment, and building highly efficient automated flexible production lines.

How much energy does the DARDON all-electric servo punch press save?

According to the report, traditional hydraulic models consume about 35 kWh per hour, whereas DARDON's all-electric servo CNC turret punch press consumes only about 4.5 kWh per hour.

What are the benefits of DARDON's automated production lines?

By linking machines and storage through control systems, DARDON's automated lines reduce manual handling, increase equipment utilization from 40% to over 85%, and shorten product delivery cycles by 20%.

Are DARDON products available internationally?

Yes. DARDON has exported its sheet metal equipment and automation solutions to more than 30 countries and regions worldwide.

Contact DARDON

Are you looking to upgrade your sheet metal processing with proprietary CNC technology and highly efficient automation lines? Contact the DARDON team today to explore our advanced manufacturing solutions.