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Flexible machining cells and systems (FMS)
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CNC machine tool palletisation dampens vibration
Vibration damped palletisation allows quieter machining with higher removal rate, better surface finish, reduced tool wear from lower vibration and extended spindle life.
News from System 3R (UK) (20 February 2008)
Pallet loading facility only needs 2m2 of space
A compact pallet handling robot requires only 2m2 of space and loads one or two machine tools with small workpieces of up to 30kg.
News from REM Systems (20 February 2008)
Machining centres pallets loaded by robot
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. Brochure available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK (17 January 2008)
CNC machining cell shortens lead-times
User application article Aerospace manufacturing company's investment in a flexible machining cell will increase profitability and flexibility and will be able to offer a rapid turnaround for components. Brochure available
News from Mori Seiki UK (26 November 2007)
FMS machines titanium components
A flexible manufacturing system, consisting of four machining centres and an automatic pallet loading, handling and storage system, has been commissioned at a UK aircraft plant.
News from 600 Centre (25 October 2007)
Automated system stores, retrieves pallets
User application article Clitheroe Light Engineering invested in an automated Fastems system for storing and retrieving machine pallets, together with machines and a load/unload station which form a three-machine FMS.
News from Fastems Divisions, Helvar (22 October 2007)
Pallet system allows unmanned machining
User application article A valve manufacturer's aim of having at least every third shift unmanned was achieved by automating the loading/unloading work pieces using a pallet handling/storage system.
News from Fastems Divisions, Helvar (16 October 2007)
Modular pallet magazine automates machining
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.
News from Fastems Divisions, Helvar (27 September 2007)
Latest HMCs machine compacted graphite iron
User application article To machine compacted graphite iron components for six cylinder diesel engines, a manufacturing system includes 18 direct-loaded horizontal machining centres providing faster chip-to-chip times. Brochure available
News from Heller Machine Tools (11 September 2007)
FMS machines carbon fibre aircraft skins
User application article Flexible manufacturing system, with 5-axis machining centre, machines 120 different skins that form the aft fuselage and empennage of three variants of the F-35 Lightning II aircraft.
News from Fastems Divisions, Helvar (11 September 2007)
Compact pallet handling system introduced
A compact machine tool pallet handling system is intended for users who wish to raise production from one or two existing or new machining centres.
News from Fastems Divisions, Helvar ( 4 June 2007)
Unmanned machining cell gains Nikkei award
Designed for unmanned operation over extended periods, a cell with a multi-tasking CNC machine tool and an intelligent correct workpiece orientation robot has won the Nikkei Manufacturing Award. Brochure available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK (30 May 2007)
FMS reduces aerospace machining set-up times
User application article Three continuous path 5-axis machining centres are linked by a pallet handling system - handling 30 pallets - to form a low volumeflexible manufacturing system for aerospace parts. Brochure available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK (17 May 2007)
Modular, variable system to oust transfer lines
A networked and fully integrated system is composed of flexible machine tools, linked together in an almost-infinitely variable pattern, to give maximum versatility in production. Brochure available
News from Heller Machine Tools (22 January 2007)
Aerospace plant enjoys 99.8% FMS availability
User application article Believed to be the world's most efficient flexible manufacturing system links five horizontal machining centres and has 99.8% availability.
News from Fastems Divisions, Helvar (19 December 2006)
More automation systems for EDM intrroduced
Four innovative work handling automation systems for EDM and machining systems shown at IMTS 2006 include work pallet handling, a damped pallet system and heavy duty clamping.
News from System 3R (UK) (12 September 2006)
EDM pallet handling robot suits millers, grinders
Intended for applications in milling machines, grinders, die-sinking EDM and wire EDM machines, a pallet handling robot is as effective with one-off manufacturing as with series production.
News from System 3R (UK) (12 September 2006)
Flexible machining cells/systems enhanced
Automated machining cell/system pallet handling technology now features PC-based cell controller using the open-source SUSE Linux operating system, and a new rail-guided vehicle.
News from Cincinnati Machine ( 5 September 2006)
Special purpose machining becomes flexible
Flexible and highly efficient: a modular, scaleable manufacturing system combines the advantages of a flexible machining centre with high output rate of revolving transfer and transfer machines. Brochure available
News from Emag UK (11 August 2006)
FMS based on HMCs installed to machine wing ribs
User application article A FMS based on three 5-axis, horizontal-spindle machining centres and linked by a rail guided vehicle serving a nine-pallet handling and storage system machines wing ribs for Airbus A320. Brochure available
News from NCMT ( 1 August 2006)
Flexible machining systems' controller enhanced
Currently installed in a wide variety of industries and configurations, a flexible machining system has been enhanced to with a PC cell controller using open-source SUSE Linux operating system.
News from Cincinnati Machine ( 7 July 2006)
Controller boosts machining centre cell efficiency
Automated machining system pallet cell technology has been further enhanced with a new PC-based cell controller using the open-source SUSE Linux operating system.
News from Cincinnati Machine (23 June 2006)
Machine tool work handling firm to grow in UK, USA
Fastems has announced new initiatives in 2006 to expand its operations in the UK and the USA and has appointed Steve Malone as UK sales manager, reporting to main board of directors, Finland.
News from Fastems Divisions, Helvar (22 May 2006)
Compact servo robot raises machine tool usage
To increase the productivity, a compact servo robot provides user-friendly pallet changing for a table chuck in milling, grinding, wire erosion and die-sink EDM machines.
News from System 3R (UK) (21 March 2006)
600 Centre is leading turnkey package supplier
From being the UK agency arm of The 600 Group, during the last 12 months the 600 Centre has grown to be one of the leading suppliers of turnkey engineered application based packages in the UK.
News from 600 Centre (13 February 2006)
Automatic handling retains CNC machining contracts
Technical background article Only by making significant improvement in machine tool efficiency through automatic loading can real reductions in costs be made allowing companies to compete with low wage businesses.
News from REM Systems (14 December 2005)
Diesel engines to be CNC machined - like now!
User application article When a leading earthmoving plant builder made a rapid decision on engine building, the machine tool supplier had to act quickly to supply a system and pre-production parts, reports Mike Page.
News from Mike Page ( 7 November 2005)
Production costs of crankshafts reduced
Tighter tolerances, extended tool life and the workholding system on 'pick-up' multi-function centres machine automotive crankshafts faster than on conventional machines. Brochure available
News from Emag UK ( 2 November 2005)
Video explains flexible production concept
A video for users, from toolmakers to production shops, will tell you why they chose a flexible manufacturing concept and what they have achieved.
News from REM Systems (24 October 2005)
Automated turning cells machine propshafts
User application article Two automated turning cells, each comprises a pair of CNC lathes loaded and unloaded by an articulated-arm robot, have replaced two operators and are saving costs.
News from Motoman Robotics (UK) (18 October 2005)
Handling system runs FMS at 98% efficiency
User application article Machining FMS has been running 24h/day, six days a week since 1997 and has produced thousands of components in small batches for over 90% of available hours.
News from Fastems Divisions, Helvar (12 October 2005)
Containerised FMS automates machining centre
User application article 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.
News from Fastems Divisions, Helvar (26 September 2005)
Modular 'open' FMS handling can be modified
FMS for automated handling of machine pallets comprise modular mechanical elements and control/management software that are expandable to suit changing needs.
News from Fastems Divisions, Helvar (26 September 2005)
Retrofit robot produces unmanned turning centre
Retrofitting a robotic cell transforms practically any make of CNC turning machine into an unmanned production centre, resulting in increased production efficiency and reduced costs.
News from Fastems Divisions, Helvar ( 7 September 2005)
5-axis machining centre's robot adds on operations
If, after machining, a workpiece requires deburring, grinding or washing, or if the sixth side has to be machined, a robot allows 'second operations' to be carried out in a single set-up.
News from Kingsbury Machine Tools (16 August 2005)
Add on modular work handling automation
Flexible, modular hwork handling systems have been developed to maximise production by transporting machine pallets to and from machine tool(s) efficiently and automatically.
News from Fastems Division, Helvar ( 9 August 2005)
Automate small batch work to reduce costs
Variable pallet size, chaotic loading and 'Right-First-Time' control makes a multiple pallet loader a cost effective tool for the automation of small batch work.
News from REM Systems (25 May 2005)
Multi-pallet handling puts skills to better use
User application article Setting times, even for very small batches, have been eliminated by a multi-pallet handling system that has freed highly skilled operatives for use elsewhere, increasing the quality of a workforce. Brochure available
News from Pollard and Co, Fredk. (28 April 2005)
Single-spindle 'Pecker' ousts multi-drilling
High-speed, single-spindle, 'pecker' three-axis unit is designed to replace the multi-spindle drill head in transfer lines and increase system reliability.
News from Cincinnati Machine (24 March 2005)
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