◆ Definition
The Automatic Material Loader/Unloader is a
loading and unloading system used with CNC machines or production lines. It
automatically supplies raw materials and collects finished workpieces during
the machining process. By integrating with machines or automated systems, it
reduces manual operations and enhances production line automation.
Features
l Automated Loading & Unloading: Automatically
supplies and collects workpieces, reducing labor requirements.
l Continuous Operation: Supports long
hours of unattended machining, improving machine utilization.
l Seamless Integration: Can be
connected with CNC machines, robotic arms, and full plant automation systems.
l Flexible Design: Customizable for
different workpiece sizes, weights, and production workflows.
l Safe & Reliable: Equipped with
sensors and protective mechanisms to ensure operational safety.
Application
The Automatic Material Loader/Unloader
minimizes manual handling, shortens loading and unloading times, and enhances
overall production efficiency and stability, making it an essential module in
smart manufacturing and unmanned production lines.
Types
l
Single-Pallet Worktable
Basic type with only
one pallet; low cost, but cannot perform machining and loading/unloading
simultaneously.
l
Dual-Pallet Automatic
Pallet-Changing System
Two pallets used
alternately; greatly improves machine utilization, commonly applied in
vertical/horizontal machining centers.
l Multi-Pallet
Worktable
Equipped with 6, 8,
12, or more pallets; enables long-term automated production, suitable for mass
production or high product variety.
l Rotary
Pallet Table
Uses a rotary
platform for quick pallet changes; features high positioning accuracy and short
changeover time.
l Linear
Automatic Pallet System
Employs linear tracks
and AGVs to integrate multiple machines; commonly used in Flexible
Manufacturing Systems (FMS).
l 5-Axis
Universal Pallet Table
Capable of angular
rotation and tilting; reduces multiple clamping operations, improving 5-axis
machining accuracy.
l Chain/Conveyor-Type
Part Pallet
Parts are transferred
by chain or conveyor belt; suitable for continuous automated production,
typically for standardized parts.
