Easier Pallet Automation

The Fastems FPC is designed to be a cost-effective solution to automate horizontal machining centers, according to the company. The product family covers pallet sizes from 400 mm to 1,250 mm and workloads from 750 kg to 7,500 kg. All FPC models can be extended to include up to three machining centers and are available for new machines installations or on existing equipment.

"The FPC is a compact system delivered in one package and tested at the factory before delivery," said a company spokesperson. "Installation time at site is minimal - only a few days including commissioning and training.

"The large pallet capacity of the FPC makes it possible to run production with zero set-up times. The MMS5 control allows automatic dynamic rescheduling of jobs in changing production situations and offers the benefits of mass production even with batch sizes of one. When having larger batch sizes, long unmanned production periods can be achieved with spindles running.

"Ergonomic aspects have been taken into account when designing the user interface of the loading stations. Easy access to the fixture helps produce high quality parts and achieves a smooth production flow.

"The new MMS5 control represents state-of-the-art functionality and usability. The standard MMS5 consists of all the necessary features needed in efficient flexible production. Additional modules offer even more when more capacity or new features are needed. MMS5 grows with the production, step by step.

"With the MMS5 control, the FPC family moves to the browser era. In addition to easy personal settings, information exchange over the factory network is simple. Every participant in the production can create a customized view of the production and irrelevant reports do not disturb everyday life - all in real time."

For more information contact:

Fastems, LLC

9850 Windisch Road

West Chester, OH 45069

866-702-0611

www.fastems.com