The M20-G MILLTURN appeals to customer segments that are looking for a compact and powerful complete machining centre. With the addition of two further centre distance versions, with 2000mm or 3000mm, the new M20 MILLTURN will soon also be available for longer shaft parts. Special features include the high stability of the machine as well as the holistic motor spindle concept for demanding machining technologies.
Visitors to the trade fair in Stuttgart will be able to watch a technologically challenging chuck part for the aviation industry being machined live. The workpiece has a length of 150mm and a diameter of 300mm.
On the M50 MILLTURN / 3000mm, WFL will provide a live demonstration of the machining of a power generation shaft, as well as turbine blades and fir tree and generator shaft profiles. The demonstration workpiece has a diameter of 600mm and a length of 2355mm.
At AMB in Stuttgart, visitors can also check out an exhibit on the Quick Change System. This automatic system is an innovative WFL solution for horizontal complete machining of chuck parts. It is based on a high-precision, fully variable clamping system.
Clamping tools, such as pallets, power chucks, clamping mandrels and, if required, face drivers, can be changed over fully automatically between the machine, clamping device and interim storage, to suit requirements.
With this solution, the process for clamping and aligning the workpiece on the clamping pallet takes place on a vertical external clamping table or a set-up station. The set-up station comes in the form of a stable short taper mount with high repeat accuracy and is equipped with an identical interface to that on the headstock.
The clamping tools including the workpiece can be changed over automatically. Alternatively, when using power chucks, the workpieces can be changed directly in the chuck with the aid of a robot and the workpieces can be transferred to the counter spindle so that complete 6-side machining can be carried out.
The advantages of quick and, above all, precise exchange of equipment, including the workpiece, in the machine will be demonstrated using the M80 MILLTURN as an example.2Mobile robot automation with the mobileCELLThe demonstration of a mobile robot installed on an automated guided vehicle (AGV) is set to be one of the highlights at the WFL stand.
It will show how it picks up chuck parts and tools from the warehouse and deposits them on the AGV. The mobile robot will then travel to the machine and, using a camera, scan the QR code to determine its exact position.
The workpiece and tool are loaded and then removed again. For tools, there is an HSK-63 gripper and a Baruffaldi tool turret with EPPINGER QUICKLOCK tool holder system for automatic tool changes on the tool turret.Mobile robots do not need cables or human input.
Another key advantage of these robots is that they avoid obstacles, meaning that they can also be used in halls where the set-up is constantly changing and where machines and people are moving around. Sensors help to ensure that mobile robots move safely and efficiently between locations and interact safely and efficiently with people, forklifts and other material handling equipment.
Using intelligent software in combination with the relevant automation solutions not only enables workpieces to be loaded and unloaded but also means that machining centres can be supplied fully automatically with tools and clamping devices.
As an innovative automation partner to WFL, FRAI is presenting its mobile robot system "mobileCELL", which responds to this trend, at the event. This concept has scope for various expansion stages, making it as future-proof as possible.
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