Change Chuck Jaws Without Operator Intervention
05.12.2016
Typically, when you’re machining lot runs of different parts, changing chuck jaws is a manual process. But as you can see in this video, manual labor can be eliminated by using a robotically automated work cell. The cell enables an Okuma MULTUS CNC milling/turning center to machine a series of parts requiring three different 3-jaw chuck faces without operator intervention.
Result of Collaboration
A collaboration between Okuma, Gosiger Automation, FANUC and Kitagawa workholding produced this robotically automated machining cell that significantly reduces the time and labor associated with part-to-part changeovers.
- A FANUC M-20 iA industrial robot loads part blanks, unloads the finished parts and exchanges the chuck faces as required.
- This robot is equipped with an automatic SCHUNK end-of-arm tool changer that allows it to access any one of three sets of unique end-of-arm-tools for part handling. Using the same tool changer, another set of end-of-arm-tools enables the robot to handle and change the three different chuck faces needed to accommodate the various parts.
- Gosiger Automation’s GOCell Drawer Cell stores blanks and finished parts in three separate drawers and a fourth drawer holds the three chuck faces, all of which are automatically accessed by the robot, using the various end-of-arm tools.
Gosiger Automation specializes in applying robotics to streamline workpiece flow. The results are improved throughput, reduced direct labor costs, consistent part quality and faster deliveries. To learn more, contact Gosiger Automation or visit www.gosiger.com.
Watch the video and see this automated work cell in action.