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Handling System Capable of Transporting up to 1,200 Kg

Hermle has introduced the HS flex heavy handling system. It is designed to be adaptable to 5-axis PERFORMANCE-LINE machining centers (C 400 and C 650) as well as the HIGH-PERFORMANCE-LINE models (C 32 and C 42). This marks the first time that the C 650 is available with automation capabilities.

The HS flex handling system is based on several components, which are supplied and adapted as a complete unit. Only the workpiece storage modules are installed and adjusted on site. As a result, the entire installation-with all Hermle machining centers also being shipped in a pre-assembled state-is available in a short time, and the user can start machining with little delay.

The flat mineral casting bed, on which the three axes of the handling unit are operated, offer ergonomically friendly access for the operator. The two double-leaf doors provide a two-fold function. During a pallet change procedure, they prevent access by the operator and during machining of the workpiece, they provide access to the working view position and working area while also preventing access to the handling unit.

The rotary, lifting and linear axes of the handling unit enable precise movements of the heavy workpieces up to 1,200 kg, including the pallet, between the set-up station, storage modules and the machining centers working area. With the ability to crane load machining centers, workpieces with even higher weights and dimensions can be moved into the machine working area. Pallets up to 800 mm x 630 mm can be handled precisely. To minimize the potential for operator error, the maximum workpiece height is examined beforehand at the set-up station, preventing workpieces with dimensions beyond defined sizes from being fed in. The maximum workpiece dimension that can be handled is 800 mm x 630 mm x 700 mm (W x D x H).

In the design of this new system, Hermle paid additional attention to the development of the storage modules. One module is installed as standard, and the adaptation of a second module is optionally possible. The modules are structured as a rack, offering maximum customization potential in the pallet/workpiece arrangement. Up to three rack bottoms with a total of up to nine pallet storage pockets can be ordered per module. If two storage modules are used, a capacity of up to 18 pallet pockets is achievable. Using a specially developed storage generator, which tests both the permitted weights and dimensions (given that a variety of machine models are possible), the storage arrangement can be defined quickly and easily.

The HS flex heavy, the pallet changer and the RS 05-2 robot system are controlled and managed using the proprietary Hermle Automation Control System, or HACS. HACS allows for smart order management, which intuitively aids the operator in their daily functions via a software solution that can be operated by means of a touch panel. The transparent representation of the orders and required operator actions reduce the organizational downtimes and maximize productivity of the plant. When combined with the Hermle Information Monitoring System (HIMS), which displays machine status in real time and can be shown on any tablet, desktop or smartphone, these two software tools are collectively a cornerstone of Industry 4.0-capable use of Hermle machining centers.

For more information contact:

Hermle USA

5100 West Franklin Drive

Franklin, WI 53132

414-421-9770

info@hermleusa.net

www.hermleusa.net

SOUTHWEST

NM

Greg Whelan

Arizona CNC Equipment, LLC

1205 S. Park Lane, Suite 2

Tempe, AZ 85281

480-615-6353

gwhelan@arizonacnc.com

OK

M. William Farris

Kansas Oklahoma Machine Tools

3427 West 30th Street South

Wichita, KS 67217

800-878-5668

316-945-6800

bill_farris@komt.com

Roger Thompson

Kansas Oklahoma Machine Tools

9511 East 55th Place

Tulsa, OK 74145

800-878-6064

918-664-6064

roger_thompson@komt.com

Stan Bittman

Nick Wroblewski

Kansas Oklahoma Machine Tools

3695 East I-240 Service Road

Oklahoma City, OK 73135

405-670-1111

stan_bittman@komt.com

Chris Price

Kansas Oklahoma Machine Tools

8200 N.W. 268th St.

Gower, MO 64454

316-945-7667

chris_price@komt.com

S. TX

Gerald Levesque

P.D. Browne South

440 Benmar, Suite 3150

Houston, TX 77060

281-405-9378

sales@pdbrownesouth.com

www.pdbrownesouth.com

N. TX

Jessie Valdez

Eagle Machine Service, Inc.

1009 Commercial Blvd. N

Arlington, TX 76001

817-472-5178

jessie@eaglemachine.net

www.eaglemachine.net

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AL, GA, MS, TN

Brooke Sykes

Cardinal Machinery

7535 Appling Center Dr.

Memphis, TN 38133

901-377-3107

b.sykes@cardinalmachinery.com

FL

Kevin McCarthy

APT Machine Tools

4180 St. Johns Parkway

Sanford, FL 32771

716-583-0382

VA, NC, SC

Craig Montalbano

Single Source Technologies, Inc.

415 Brookshire Road

Greer, SC 29651

248-921-1940

sales@singlesourcetech.com

www.singlesourcetech.com

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Lucien Marini

INIRAM Precision Machinery, LLC

5 Axis Technology Center

333 N Main St.

Middleton, MA 01949

781-697-6422

lucien@iniram.com

www.iniram.com

NY (Upstate)

Tom McArdle

Great Lakes Machinery

4 Lancaster Parkway

Lancaster, NY 14086

716-684-4100

Tom@glmincny.com

www.greatlakesmachinery.com

MIDWEST

S. IL, MO

Dave Smith

CJ Smith Machinery Company

2257 Cassens Dr. Unit 123

Fenton, MO 63026

636-926-3825

dsmith@cjsmith-machinery.com

www.cjsmith-machinery.com

N. IL

Jeff Hassen

Machinery Source, LLC

6530 Revlon Dr. Unit 1

Belvidere, IL 61008

815-547-0090

jhassen@machinerysource.com

www.machinesandmethods.com

IN

Tom Gorman

Technical Equipment Sales

4501 Earhart Lane, Suite A

Fort Wayne, IN 46809

260-445-1008

tgorman@techequip.com

www.techequip.com

Meredith Machinery

994 Gerdt Court

Greenwood, IN 46143

317-859-9370

sales@meredithmachinery.com

www.meredithmachinery.com

KY

Meredith Machinery

2600 Technology Drive

Louisville, KY 40299

502-267-4095

sales@meredithmachinery.com

www.meredithmachinery.com

OH

Scott Sadowsky

Joe Petkrovic

Technical Equipment Sales

6900 Southpointe Parkway

Brecksville, OH 44141

855-767-4837

ssadowsky@techequip.com

jpetkrovic@techequip.com

www.techequip.com

KS, W. MO

M. William Farris

Kansas Oklahoma Machine Tools

3427 West 30th St. South

Wichita, KS 67217

800-878-5668

316-945-6800

bill_farris@komt.com

Roger Thompson

Kansas Oklahoma Machine Tools

9511 East 55th Place

Tulsa, OK 74145

800-878-6064

918-664-6064

roger_thompson@komt.com

Stan Bittman

Nick Wroblewski

Kansas Oklahoma Machine Tools

3695 East I-240 Service Road

Oklahoma City, OK 73135

405-670-1111

stan_bittman@komt.com

Mike Weimer

Kansas Oklahoma Machine Tools

8200 NW 268th Street

Gower, MO 64454

913-381-4343

mike_weimer@komt.com

MI

Tony Pekalski

Single Source Technologies, Inc.

2600 Superior Court

Auburn Hills, MI 48326

248-232-6232

tpekalski@singlesourcetech.com

wschrag@singlesourcetech.com

www.singlesourcetech.com

WI

Robert Jurack

Concept Machine Tool Wisconsin

407 Austin Circle

Delafield, WI 53018

262-646-4488

bobj@conceptmachine.com

www.conceptmachine.com

ND, SD, MN, IA, NE

Craig Conlon

Concept Machine Tool Minnesota

15625 Medina Road

Minneapolis, MN 55447

800-229-1975

craigc@conceptmachine.com

www.conceptmachine.com

WEST

AZ, NV (Clark County)

Greg Whelan

Arizona CNC Equipment, LLC

1205 S. Park Lane, Suite 2

Tempe, AZ 85281

480-615-6353

gwhelan@arizonacnc.com

N. CA, NV

Jim Selway, President

CNC Solutions

1610 Centre Pointe Drive

Milpitas, CA 95035

408-586-8236

jselway@cncsolutions.biz

info@cncsolutions.biz

www.cncsolutions.biz

S. CA

Jay Davis

DMARK Corporation

10552 Humboldt Street

Los Alamitos, CA 90720

562-799-9010

jdavis@dmarkcorp.com

www.dmarkcorp.com

CO, WY, ID, UT

Lars Grisley

J.M. Grisley Machine Tool, Inc.

1485 South 300 West

Salt Lake City, UT 84115

801-486-7519

lars@jmgrisley.com

www.jmgrisleymachine.com

WA, OR

Tony Parr, President

Machines & Methods

P.O. Box 6217

Bellevue, WA 98008

425-444-1656

tony@machinesandmethods.com

www.machinesandmethods.com

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