The aSa Opto-Shear Console drives the entire shearing operation electronically by completely automating shearline processes — gauging, bin selection, and roller motion — and managing the shop crew with easy-to-follow instructions — shake-out requirements, tagging, pocket blocking, and crane call messages — timed for maximum productivity. aSa’s controller interfaces with nearly any shearline as an original or replacement console. The console features a built-in PC that can be connected to your network and a touch-screen for easy operator entry.
Improve production rates Easy-to-follow instructions pace the entire shearing operation, regardless of crew experience.
Reduce cutting errors Information loaded from computer-generated instructions or scanned from bar-coded tags eliminates the potential for erroneous entry by the operator.
Load tag info instantly Connected hand-scanner loads tag information into the console’s memory by reading linear or 2D bar codes printed on production bundle tags.
Maximize your current shearline’s potential Older shearlines reach new levels of productivity when automated with the aSa console.
Optimize on the fly Automatically calculate cutting combinations right at the shearline; eliminates the need to plan entire production runs in advance.
Upgrade easily All of the console’s interface features are software-driven. This allows you to add new features as they are developed without the need for mechanical changes.
The aSa Opto-Shear Console not only automates all shearline processes with minimal operator input, it manages and paces the entire shop operation, resulting in fewer errors, less scrap, and more overall efficiency from your crew.
