Great to see the Schunk VERO-S Pallet System being used on this 5 Axis CNC Machine. There must have been 20 pallets getting interchanged…
easily and efficiently.
Very High Level Single Machine Automation.
Tools in the carousel are made up of mostly Standards… and then specials depending on parts and applications. The list stays the same and eliminates the need for addition set ups.
Also, multiple tools can be added for high use tools… then those specific tools will get changed out automatically depending on wear or quantity. Meaning, you have quantity 4 of a specific 3/4 EndMill… then the machine switches from tool to tool to tool… after each fulfills it’s time in cut limit.
Programs are made off of the standard tool list.
Parts are fixtured to the VERO-S and placed into sequence… then pallets interchange automatically.
Machine runs 24/7, day after day.
Runtimes depend on part complexity.
Operators reload various pallets and tools based on need… while the machine is in operation.
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