The transfer machines or machining centers serving systems typically include:
- Parts introduction by vision belts
- Buffering/overturning stations
- Machine loading
- Machine unloading
- Washing
- Blowing
- Finished parts withdrawal
Pieces introduction system may also include the use of boxes or pallets.
The unloading of the finished parts may include a palletizing system both in boxes directly or on a pallet.
Example 1: Single machining center serving
Overall layout
Loading belt with security tunnel
Quality control drawer
Buffer station
Pliers buffer
Grippers
Loading/unloading piece 1 gripper |
Loading/unloading piece 2 gripper with double grip |
Loading/unloading piece 3 gripper with single claw |
Example 2: Double machining center serving
Grippers
Gripper for picking and placing pieces from/on the vision belt |
Gripper for loading/unloading the machine |
Loading rotating table
Unloading rotating table
Blowing station
Deburring station