Wire Mesh Stacker Design

I operate an Ideal GA530 resistance mesh welding line and need a custom add-on (Mesh Turner & Stacker / Mattenwender & Mattenstapler) that will automatically handle finished wire-mesh panels as they exit the machine. Core function • As each sheet leaves the Ideal GA530, the unit must flip every second panel 180 degrees so the cross-wires nest into each other (saving 50% stacking height), then form a neat stack on a motorized trolley. • Sheets vary only in length and width—up to 350 cm long and 300 cm wide—so the mechanism can be optimised for those maximum dimensions. Existing Hardware & Control System (Must be integrated) • The electrical & pneumatic logic is already pre-engineered in our machine's schematics (Siemens S7-300 PLC). • 180° Turning Drive: We already have the original Siemens Sinamics S120 Servomotor (with encoder) on-site to drive the 180° turning frame. • Clamping & Pushing: Pneumatic clamping cylinders (grippers) to hold the mesh during rotation and a pneumatic pusher cylinder. • Stacking Trolley: Driven by a 400V AC brake motor (ABB VFD) on floor rails, equipped with a 2-stage pneumatic lifting/lowering system. Scope of work 1. Develop a native SolidWorks 3D model of the complete turning and stacking system, including weldment frame, pneumatic grippers, gearbox selection for our Siemens servo, sensors, and safety guards. 2. Deliver the complete project in original native SolidWorks files (.SLDASM, .SLDPRT, .SLDDRW) with full feature tree, plus STEP files, 2D fabrication drawings (PDF), exploded views, and a Bill of Materials (BOM). 3. Provide a SolidWorks motion study (or short simulation) that confirms smooth 180° rotation and reliable stacking at line speed. 4. Select matching mechanical components (gearbox, bearings, pneumatic cylinders, linear rails) that are readily available in the EU market and match our existing electrical/pneumatic schematics. Strict CAD Requirement (SolidWorks ONLY) • You MUST work exclusively in SolidWorks. Using any other 3D CAD software (such as Inventor, Fusion 360, Creo, etc.) and converting/importing the files is strictly excluded. • All intermediate design reviews and communication during the project must be done directly using the native SolidWorks model (Pack and Go). Resources I can share the electrical/pneumatic schematics, reference photos, and videos of similar lines to guide the design: https://youtu.be/y8q1-1qiC_Y?si=l2TN4RNxEuEHQFft https://youtu.be/A29I3uJSQdU?si=Kx04Q5FjNJppV566 Acceptance The design should fit inline with the GA530 outfeed (ATV), respect standard CE safety clearances, and be ready for prototype fabrication with minimal re-work. If you have native SolidWorks expertise and experience designing heavy material-handling equipment, I’d love to hear from you.