Automatic Pallet Changer Generates 60-70%+ More Productivity Out of Your Existing Machining Center
MIDACO's A4020SD mid-size Automatic Pallet Changer is designed for VMC's with an approximate 40"(x) by 20"(y) travel. The pallet changer includes an automatic shuttle system that comes standard with two (2) aluminum 40" x 19" x 1.5" (1016mm x 482.6mm x 38.1mm) pallets -- cast iron pallets also available -- and can be mounted on either the left or right side of the machine tool.
Easily integrated via M-codes the shuttle is servo driven and automatically switches pallets in approximately 15 seconds depending on the weight of the parts.
The A4020SD's standard 1,000 lb (454kg) capacity pneumatic receiver is mounted directly onto the machine tool table and ensures a repeatability of +/-0.0001" (.0025mm). A 2,000 lb (908kg) capacity receiver option is also available.
For a manufacturer to increase productivity without incurring unnecessary cost they need to gain more value from their EXISTING machinery.
Whether you're running a large production job or multiple programs, operators don't want to let the spindle sit idle. Changing parts while the machine is cutting eliminates idle time on your machining center that can cost hours of revenue over one week.
MIDACO helps make machining more efficient. Adding a Pallet Changer to your existing machine will increase productivity by 60-70% or more. This reduces the cost per man hour per piece which helps manufacturers compete with lower cost labor countries. This Payback Calculator allows you to explore how a MIDACO Pallet Changer System can increase your overall gains.
MIDACO's shuttle system is integrated with your machine's control panel to automatically switch pallets onto a receiver mounted directly to the machine table. You can tend to other tasks as the pallet changer switches out the next batch of parts in seconds, virtually eliminating your spindle idle time. Return to your machine to load the next batch of parts while your machining center continues cutting.
In recent years, MIDACO has expanded its line of pallet changers to accommodate the need for large precision parts machined to tight tolerances for the aerospace, energy, automotive, military, power generation, oil and gas industries. These jobs cause significant spindle downtime due to the long and involved process of heavy, large part change over.
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