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News Release from: Alfred H Schuette | Subject: Twin pick-off spindles for multi-spindle autos
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 04 October 2001
Twin pick-offs shorten multi-spindle
cycles
Schuette has introduced a twin pick-off spindle concept, which will reduce cycle whenever the back-end machining operation is longer than front-end
Twin pick-off spindles shorten multi-spindle cycles Schuette has introduced a twin pick-off spindle concept, which will reduce cycle whenever the back-end machining operation is longer than front-end working The implementation of back-end machining operations on multi-spindle autos has its limits and can be a costly affair
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 17 Oct 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Schuette's 'PC' machine concept involves equipping the linear cross-slides in spindle positions 7+8 or 3+4 with linear turrets.
The turrets take three static or live tools allowing up to six (2 X 3) tools to be used for back-end machining.
Working with two CNC pick-off attachments mounted in adjoining spindle positions, extensive back-end machining can be performed in short cycle times.
It reduces cycle times.
In effect, the machine can catch two workpieces, work two workpieces and eject them completely machined.
If an eight-spindle automatic is used as a double four-spindle machine, then the design offers the use of four pick-off spindles with corresponding linear turrets.
They offer a total of 12 back-end working tools in spindle positions 7+8 and 3+4.
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