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Agile Manufacturing System

Configuration

  • Up to six Mazak 5-axis milling machines supported by an autoloading cell
  • Up to six Mazak turn-mill machines supported by robot cell(s).
  • Material storage in the middle for raw materials and both milled and turned parts
  • AGV tool delivery option

Outcomes

  • Unmanned high-mix production in advanced milling and turning applications
    • Unmanned new part introduction and re-runs
    • Automated set-up changes in milling and turning
    • Automated tool delivery and data transfer
  • Automated production planning and scheduling
    • Just-in-time production
    • Situational awareness
    • Fast lead times

 

Agile Manufacturing Cell

Configuration

  • One robot serves two Mazak turn-mill machines.
    • Set-up changes happen by changing the chuck.
    • Tool change by the robot via magazine door.
  • Robot uses different grippers for workpieces, tools and chuck changes
  • Chuck jaws can be machined per need when introducing new parts

Outcomes

  • Autonomous turn-mill manufacturing
    • Automated hard & soft jaw handling
    • Automated part handling
    • Automated tool & tool data handling
  • Automated production planning and scheduling
    • Just-in-time production
    • Situational awareness
    • Fast lead times

Robotic FMS

Configuration

  • Robot serves up to six Mazak 5-axis milling machines
    • Zero-point plate delivery to the machine table
    • Tool changes via magazine door
    • Small buffer for flexibility
  • Material input and output via autoloading cell, option for AGV tool management

Outcomes

  • Autonomous 5-axis milling manufacturing
    • Automated pallet handling
    • Minimum (un)loading time, maximum machining time
    • Automated tool & tool data handling
  • Automated production planning and scheduling
    • Just-in-time production
    • Situational awareness
    • Fast lead times

Auto Loading Cell

Configuration

  • Material input/output via high-bay storage
  • The robot attaches a workpiece to a universal smart fixture and back
  • Robot programs are automatically delivered to the robot

Outcomes

  • Autonomous part handling
    • Automated stock material loading from pallet station into vice
    • Automated regripping – from OP10 to OP20
    • Automated ready part unloading from vice to pallet station
  • Automated production planning and scheduling
    • Just-in-time production
    • Situational awareness
    • Fast lead times