Product category:
Flexible machining cells and systems (FMS)
News Release from: Fastems Divisions, Helvar | Subject: Flexible Pallet Container
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 29 October 2003
Pallet container converts an M-C into
'FMS'
Flexible pallet container turns any machining centre into an automated flexible cell operation handling and managing up to 30 pallets.
Flexible pallet container turns any machining centre into an automated flexible cell operation handling and managing up to 30 pallets The Fastems Flexible Pallet Container (FPC) has started a new era in shop floor automation
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 29 Apr 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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It turns any machining centre into an automated FMS, maximising return on investment.
"Many machine tool manufacturers and dealers across Europe and in the USA acknowledge the value of this versatile and expandable alternative to conventional pallet pools," explains Jukka Niemi, Product Manager at Fastems.
"FPC provides machine suppliers with a complete FMS in a 'container', designed for a specific machine tool type.
Each container houses all customised equipment required for automated storage and handling of from four to 30 pallets," he continues.
"Unattended machining is available for pallets up to 3,200kg overall weight, and the new FPC-3200 increases maximum pallet size from 800mm to 1000mm ".
Of compact design, an FPC is economically priced and can be installed in a day as it is virtually a plug-and-play system.
Another advantage is that it may be relocated easily when the factory layout needs revising.
Depending on a customer's requirements, an FPC can comprise one to three containers, one or two load / unload stations and up to three machine tools.
The system can be upgraded easily with additional pallets, machine tools or new container units to meet a factory's future needs.
Fastems Oy Ab www.fastems.com Tuotekatu 4 FIN-33840 Tampere, Finland Tel.
+358 (0)3 268 5111 Fax +358 (0)3 268 5000 Business-ID 1507705-1 VAT FI15077051 Domicile: Tampere.
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