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News Release from: Heller Machine Tools | Subject: Horizontal machining centre + pallet handling
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 15 May 2006
HMC works with automatic pallet handling
At the German METAV machine tool show, Heller will demonstrate one of its MCi 16.1 horizontal machining centres working on the Fastems stand with automatic pallet handling and storage system.
Today, longer machine run times in so-called unmanned operation are almost a must for economic production Fastems, one of the leading suppliers of factory automation, teamed up with Heller to demonstrate visitors of Booth E 23 in Hall 15 how to utilise the 8750h of the year in the most efficient way
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 27 Feb 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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At the METAV 2006 in Duesseldorf, Fastems and Heller will exhibit an FMS solution in combination with a Heller horizontal machining centre type MCi 16.1.
Heller's current MCi range comprises highly productive system machines with an excellent cost-benefit ratio yielding an uncompromising reduction of per-piece costs.
The basic machine configuration provides all the essentials.
It can be complemented by an extensive range of options including everything modern production machines require for uninterrupted duty.
With a working range of 630 x 630 x 630mm, Heller's MCi 16.1 can be ideally integrated into the Fastems FMS concept, either as a building block module or versatile all-rounder.
The gantry column from nodular cast iron with thermosymmetrically mounted spindle unit provides maximum axis dynamics in X and Y without restricting accessibility to the spindle unit.
Digital drives with plug-in coupling and low-wear ball screw spindles ensure long-term reliability of operation.
Similar to the Fastems FMS, the sophisticated modular structure of the MCi range provides excellent expandability.
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The machine shown at the METAV is also equipped with the Dynamics Package 1 and the in-process drill fracture sensing.
In combination with a fast 80-place chain magazine this guarantees reliable operation of the Heller machines even during unmanned production.
* Gebrueder Heller Maschinenfabrik at METAV 2006, Duesseldorf, Germany, June 20-24, Hall 15, Stand D35.
* Fastems at METAV 2006, Hall 15, Stand E23. Request a free brochure from Heller Machine Tools ...
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