pallet which repeats within microns or less when you take the pallet out of the chuck and reclamp it, is a good starting point,” said Ledvon. “Basically, with an investment of a few thousand dollars you can get buy in from your toolmakers or machinists about the ability to transfer a part from one machine to another with very repeatable accuracy. Then when you have automation with a robot or a pallet changer, they will trust the automation system without having to double check its performance. For example, our diesinker EDMs use a refer- ence system with electrodes mounted on a System 3R pallet handling system that enables repeatable and accurate handling and positioning,” said Ledvon. GF Machining Solutions is able to integrate its full line of products, including wire and sinker EDMs, high-speed Mikron fi ve-axis machining centers, as well as other machines and processes like CMMs, into automated linear cells. It has even dem- onstrated integrating its laser texturing machines into its cells. “Integrating multiple technologies, we can extend the rail system up to 12 machines depending on the types of machines. With our Workshop Manager, users can control the entire produc- tion process from one station with complete fl exibility, even including integrating other brand machines into the cell,” said Ledvon. GF Machin- ing Solutions’ compact Mikron MILL P 800 U ST machine, for example, combines milling and four-axis simultaneous turning for highly produc- tive single setup parts production for small-to-
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Liebherr’s PHS linear pallet handling systems can handle large payloads with long-cycle times and are available in four sizes to transport loads ranging from 100 to 6500 kg.
medium-sized shops. “This advanced combination of milling and turning capabili- ties allows shops to eliminate transfer-related part runout and errors for increased fi nished part quality. The machine is also equipped with pallet changers for 2, 7, 9 or 12 pallets, and can be easily integrated into existing automation systems, including our System 3R automation solution,” said Ledvon. “Most of our machines have MT Connect capability which enables users to track
parts throughout the production process,” said Ledvon. “This is especially impor- tant for aerospace and medical applications. With these smart machine capabilities our customers are able to identify the causes of problems like vibration and spindle growth and make the appropriate process adjustments. For example, our high-end wire EDM machines are equipped with Integrated Vision System that automatically compares the fi rst part to the workpiece print, drawing, or model and automatically corrects toolpath and material removal to specifi cation,” said Ledvon.
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