#29
#29
<Have you ever heard of such a way
of using a turning machine with a loader?>
Discover Smart Ways to Flexibly Utilize
Muratec Loaders, with Examples!
Challenges
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Is it really possible to automate the turning process when there’s almost no free space left in the factory…?
Points of the problem faced by the customer
Over the years, each time the customer purchased new equipment, machines were crammed into the back of the factory. As a result, the available floor space became extremely limited.
Despite this challenge, the customer was eager to introduce a new turning machine and automate the lathe process. The planned installation site seemed suitable for the turning machine itself, but there’s not enough room to place a robot hand—normally installed on the floor—alongside the lathe.
Perhaps a loader-mounted machine could be the answer… Yet another challenge remains: there is no space to temporarily store work-in-progress items after surface finishing.
Is there an automation solution that could address both of these issues?
Solutions
To address these challenges, we proposed a single-spindle turning machine capable of both front and back cutting. A configuration that combines a loader‑mounted turning machine with a single stocker serving both loading and unloading functions is a standard and common specification for Muratec.
In this case, we went a step further. By additionally installing a workpiece turn-around unit on the loader’s rail, we achieved a unique cutting and loader cycle that can operate effectively even within the limited space available.
How did it work to the customer?
By adopting our proposal for a single-spindle turning machine capable of front-and-back cutting, the customer was able to make effective use of the limited space while building a production system that eliminates in-process inventory.
This operation requires the condition that the chuck jigs can be shared for both sides of the workpiece. However, designing with fixture sharing in mind is one of our core strengths, allowing us to respond flexibly.
Furthermore, even when the cutting shapes differ between the front and back sides, the machine automatically calls up the appropriate program for each, ensuring smooth and reliable processing.
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RELATION
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CONTACT
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please contact Muratec.
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