well even if the name a bit fancy, a "normal door" waits for a signal from the robot arm, that he is on the ´save position´ "Servo door technology" means, the arm himself is controlling the door, you can save at least 1 to 2 seconds per cycle, as someone how is working with automated Production i can say you that this can make a difference, to get all the safety controllers built into such a complex system and to get acceptance protocols for all that, is a accomplishment not to underestimate
Oh, so transfer machines can enter a machine while it's running, track the machine's axes via instantaneous feedback from the CNC, then exchange parts to the machine table on the fly? That was my understanding of what "continuous machining" means.
transfer machines are indeed a very old concept, search for "GE Machine Tool Speed Show - 1937" jump to 8:42. setup time and flexibility are the problem with this machines, but productivity is unmatched
3:21 is by far the coolest 2 seconds of this video! That is really a game changer! Super impressive! Seeing it in person was even better! Way to go!
Fantastic example!
'Servo door technology', seriously FANUC, its just a door with a motor, no need for marketing talk.
well even if the name a bit fancy, a "normal door" waits for a signal from the robot arm, that he is on the ´save position´
"Servo door technology" means, the arm himself is controlling the door, you can save at least 1 to 2 seconds per cycle, as someone how is working with automated Production i can say you that this can make a difference, to get all the safety controllers built into such a complex system and to get
acceptance protocols for all that, is a accomplishment not to underestimate
I would call them 'Star Trek' doors
Grocery Store doors.
Most expensive pen holder in the world.
if they make enough the automation would pay off.
transfer machines have been "continuously" machining parts for 60 years already
Oh, so transfer machines can enter a machine while it's running, track the machine's axes via instantaneous feedback from the CNC, then exchange parts to the machine table on the fly? That was my understanding of what "continuous machining" means.
yes, and much faster than that setup
prove it.
Any proof. But I want an article/video from ... I'll give you 1970. You said 60 years.
transfer machines are indeed a very old concept, search for
"GE Machine Tool Speed Show - 1937" jump to 8:42.
setup time and flexibility are the problem with this machines, but productivity is unmatched