Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Loading Station",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Machining centres pallets loaded by robot from
Yamazaki Mazak UK, which we summarised at the time by saying "In a system to automatically load/unload machining centres, a robot selects the pallet size to suit the job, so reducing the amount of space required for pallets in unmanned machining
systems".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Horizontal machining centre has twin spindles from
Emag UK: "To minimises costs in the high-productivity machining of steel and cast iron workpieces, a twin-spindle hoizontal machining centre is designed for 3- and 4-axis production work".
In September 2007, we covered the news from Fastems Divisions, Helvar
concerning its Flexible Pallet Magazine
- take a look at Modular pallet magazine automates machining
which says: "Latest version of a modular and flexible pallet magazine has a control system that offers an easy-to-learn and use graphical interface that guides and supports users".
Take a look also at the news release from Fastems Divisions, Helvar, FMS machines carbon fibre aircraft skins,
as well as Modular transfer system machines small batches from Mikron Machining Technology,
and Bar fed rotary transfer challenges CNC automatics from Mikron Machining Technology.
See also:
Compact HMCs offer fast pallet changing
(March 2007)
Compact horizontal machining centres comprise a fast 180 deg hydraulic pallet changer with a high load capacity for safe and accurate pallet positioning
Pallet handling, accumulating chain conveyor
(February 2007)
Specialist dairy product manufacturer Lubborn Cheese of Somerset awarded Astec Conveyors the contract to design, install and commission a pallet handling, accumulating chain conveyor system
Aerospace plant enjoys 99.8% FMS availability
(December 2006)
Believed to be the world's most efficient flexible manufacturing system links five horizontal machining centres and has 99.8% availability
Compact HMCs have fast pallet changer
(May 2006)
Having an excellent price to performance ratio, compact horizontal machining centres have a fast 180 deg hydraulic pallet changer with high load capacity for safe and accurate pallet positioning
Compact HMCs have fast pallet changers
(May 2006)
Compact horizontal machining centres feature a fast 180 deg hydraulic pallet changer with a high load capacity for safe and accurate pallet positioning and optional hydraulic clamping
Fixed table VMC has 5-axis spindle head
(October 2005)
Based on a fixed table machining centre with a travelling column, a VMC incorporates a 5-axis spindle head for full 5-sided machining and is available in three X-axis sizes
Containerised FMS automates machining centre
(September 2005)
A compact, containorised flexible workpiece pallet load/unload and racking system provided a quick and efficient way for an actuator maker to automated a machining centre
Modular 'open' FMS handling can be modified
(September 2005)
FMS for automated handling of machine pallets comprise modular mechanical elements and control/management software that are expandable to suit changing needs
Time to automate workpiece handling
(July 2005)
Latest technology for workpiece handling and automation presents an opportunity to see the full range of zero point palletising systems, automation and cell management products
Five-axis VMCs feature high precision tilt head
(August 2004)
A range of 5-axis fixed table VMCs has a high precision spindle head that features up to +/-95 deg tilt in the A-axis and full 360 deg contouring in the C-axis - ideal for machining complex parts
Flexibility is the keynote in pallet handling
(June 2004)
Automatic pallet handling systems that fit a wide variety and mix of machine tools was presented at METAV along with robotic production and deburring cells and the latest control system software
Centreless grinders loaded/unloaded automatically
(April 2004)
Automatic loading and unloading system for centreless grinding machines handles longer length shafts that cannot be fed from a vibratory bowl feeder
FMS makes short production runs profitable
(March 2004)
Automotive parts subcontractor invests in flexible manufacturing system to make short production runs profitable and avoid having to hold excessive parts stocks on-site
Medium duty stacker crane added to pallet handling
(October 2003)
A completely revised MD stacker crane series for handling machine tool pallets in flexible cell systems includes medium-duty models for handling loads up to 2500kg
Multi-level FMS software raises productivity
(October 2003)
Versatile control software, designed specifically for multi-level FMS, has been enhanced with new features to raise productivity and so extract maximum benefit from factory automation
Stacking Machine Copes With Washers
(September 2003)
The Elscint Stacking Machine is useful for stacking items like Bearings Cages and Bearing Washers or other components which need to be stacked in a production or assembly environment
Open architecture FMS shown with robotic deburring
(August 2003)
A company that specialises in interlinking any number of machine tools with a standardised work handling system will demonstrate an 'open' FMS at EMO 2003 as well as robotic deburring
Dashboard mouldings static issues solved
(December 2002)
Any speck of dirt, inclusion or small scratch would render finished foil mouldings unacceptable, resulting in considerable wastage, which is why pulsed DC static eliminators prove their worth
Stacking machine developed for bearing parts
(December 2002)
Useful for stacking items like bearings cages/bearing washers and such other components the stacking machine is for automatically feeding components into a vibratory bowl feeder
Fast pallet handling systems prolong 'lights out'
(September 2002)
Three integrated automation packages have been developed for handling workpieces up to 300kg for long periods of unattended machining
Automated cell beats stand-alone turret presses
(August 2002)
Since an automated pressworking cell was installed at a heating and ventilating equipment manufacturer, it says new the facility is 50 per cent faster than stand-alone turret punch presses
Plug-and-play magazine delivers machine pallets
(April 2002)
Designed as a versatile, expandable alternative to the pallet pool, a flexible pallet container will be shown serving a new HMC during MACH 2002
Machining centre works on bar stock
(October 2001)
A machine for producing five-sided, complex or multi-featured components in a single operation directly out of barstock has been developed by Hermle and is now available in the UK
System proves more versatile than pallet shuttles
(June 2001)
With experience of radial and shuttle layouts, Plenty was seeking a more compact and versatile system. A Fastems DMC-MD medium duty pallet handling installation provided the answer
Flexible sheet metalworking for generator maker
(July 2000)
Two advanced sheet metalworking facilities are nearing completion at the Springvale and Monkstown factories of FG Wilson, featuring six Finn-Power Shear Genius turret punch press cells
Modular machine increases switch production rate
(March 2000)
US auto component manufacturers Pressac Inc has ordered a new high-speed assembly and test system from Modular Automation