EMAG offers its InLineSystem (ILS) automation system that is designed to interlink individual machines. Specially developed for the machines of its Platform 250, the extent of automation is dependent on customer requirements and can be increased by degrees. The standardized manufacturing concept makes it possible to cover additional operations by adding more machines and offers scalability of production lines.
"When analyzing current production line concepts in the market place, EMAG's developers reached the conclusion that too many compromises were made in the past with regard to the component flow," said a company spokesperson. "Many manufacturing systems were using elaborate and costly automation packages, which made the systems not only susceptible to malfunctions but also complicated to use. The EMAG engineers' objective was simplification: to develop a production line concept that featured simple but effective automation components for the interlinking of its machines. Fewer automation components in a manufacturing system reduce the number of error sources. As all EMAG machines for gear manufacture are part of their Platform 250, the interfaces between machines were easy to coordinate and optimize. Workpiece handling is the job of the pick-up spindle, i.e., the machine handles the workpiece transport itself. Workpiece flow is continuous and in-line over the whole of the manufacturing system. Interface points can optionally be equipped with small component buffers or docking stations. This system reduces the proportion of automation components by 40% when compared to conventional manufacturing systems."
According to EMAG, even step-by-step automation is possible - from purely manual or partly automatic to fully automated systems. This allows for the conceptualization of production systems that suit existing manufacturing capacities and are capable of reacting to fluctuating production requirements.
Technical data for the production line for gears includes:
- Component size, max.: 230 mm x 80 mm
- Workpiece weight, max.: 5 kg
- Chuck diameter, max.: 250 mm
- Gearings, max.: module 4.
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