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Automation in CNC technology
Increasing automation in CNC technology is a decisive factor in increasing the efficiency and competitiveness of modern manufacturing companies. Especially in series and single-part production, automation solutions offer enormous potential for reducing throughput times, increasing machine utilization and improving process reliability.
Modern automation systems significantly reduce downtimes, enable continuous, often unmanned production and integrate not only machining but also supporting processes.
Automated pallet handling
Pallet handling is a core component of automated CNC systems. It enables the automated change of workpiece carriers (pallets) within machining centers. By using pallet changers or pallet pools, several workpieces can be prepared and automatically inserted into the machine one after the other. The corresponding automation systems often have a modular design, can be linked to one or more machines and offer end-to-end pallet management.
Depending on the maximum load capacity, automated pallet handling systems enable a wide range of variants and unmanned production beyond shift limits. The integration of supporting processes - such as washing, measuring or marking - also increases efficiency.
Automation for workpiece handling
Automated workpiece handling systems such as robots or gantry loaders take over the loading and unloading of workpieces. Different geometries, workpiece sizes and weight classes can be handled, which is particularly advantageous in small series production or with frequently changing parts.
Manufacturers such as Fastems, RoboJob and others now offer a wide range of automation solutions for various applications. Systems such as the Turn-Assist or Mill-Assist from RoboJob enable simple operation, short set-up times and high spindle utilization for turning and milling machines, for example. Secondary processes such as measuring, deburring or packaging can also be integrated automatically. The integration of camera or sensor systems also enables quality assurance in real time.
Integration of CNC-supported processes into automation
In addition to the actual machining, CNC-supported processes are increasingly being integrated directly into automation solutions. These include automatic measuring for quality assurance, deburring, washing to keep components clean and marking workpieces for tracking and automated tool management.
Integrating these processes into the automated production sequence increases productivity and reduces the susceptibility to errors caused by manual intervention. In addition, the automation of monotonous and physically demanding tasks in particular makes work in production more attractive and safer.