Modular palletisation system handles 10 tonnes

Delphin is a machine-independent, flexible reference system that provides increased productivity through quick changing, accurate positioning and fixing of workpieces. Initially introduced to handle up to 3 tonnes, Delphin BIG now meets the need to machine very large workpieces. Delphin is an 'open' reference system, not limited by standard pallet sizes. Palletising the machine table, however large, can be done by the customer or by System 3R to the customer's specification. Set-up time reductions of up to 90 per cent are possible, whatever the size of workpiece, and whether manual or automatic loading is used, it is claimed, with positioning accuracy better than 5 µm. Because of the heavier weight factor involved, there is a built-in 'soft-landing' and lift-off function that operates 3 mm from final centring of chuck and clamping rings. The Z-reference is located within the clamping ring for extra protection, while there's also integrated air cleaning for chip dispersal . The mechanical chucks, which are opened hydraulically, generate a self- locking force of 60,000 N per chuck, and have automatic cleaning of all the reference surfaces. Heat expansion of ± 0.4 mm can also be allowed for.