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Realizing a compact automated production system by consolidating four manually-operated machines into one machine equipped with a loader!

1. The four manually operated machines were severely getting older and were subject to renewal, but it was difficult to replace the four old machines with new ones at once in terms of budget.
    
2. When renewing the old machines, the customer wanted to “increase worker’s productivity” by not simply replacing the old manually-operated machines, but by automating the production method.

We examined the customer’s four separate machining processes to integrate them into two processes.

For that purpose, we proposed redesigning the shape of the spindle jaw so that both the 1st and 2nd processes can be performed with the same jaw.

We proposed installation of a compact turnaround unit, which has many proven track records at Muratec, outside the machine.

This was because the turnaround operation performed outside the machine could shorten the loading time for changing workpieces as much as possible, greatly increasing production efficiency.

The product in the case study introduced here is the CNC Shaft Turning Machine ”ML400”

• With a machine width of 1700 mm, the ML Series is the　smallest size of its class.
   
• With servo tailstock and roller support, retooling time is significantly reduced.

 

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