Type turning Center pick-up: incorporating maximum productivity

Today, in industrial production environments much talk of 'downsizing' (size reduction). But this term describes more than just the engines of cars and its engine displacement reduction. In this sense, there is also a change in the direction that you are taking the production of electric motors and pumps for the industry, with more and smaller components. However, the trend of a reduction in size also increases the demands for greater accuracy, and the manufacture of small components makes a real challenge. The decrease in the size of the components has a particularly complex task for the companies in the industry. What kind of machine can we face this challenge? the specialists of turning of Emag - with the new VL 2 - want to offer the solution. This inverted vertical turning Center offers a high degree of automation, a productive process of high precision and low cost per piece in the machining of small components to the dish.

This machine opens up new opportunities for the machining of a wide range of small components to the dish. This vertical lathe of autoload may be machined with high efficiency small gears, planetary gear, sliding bushings, components pumps, Synchronizers ring, chain sprockets or components type flange among other examples with a maximum diameter of 100 mm and a length up to 150 mm. The goal of this machine is to provide a variety of manufacturing technologies for machining in soft and hard with a complete automation system and a very favorable ratio. In the development of the VL 2, initially Emag had targeted maintain lowest possible cost of investment of the user.

Guido Hegener, director of Emag Salach Maschinenfabrik GmbH.

This solution of relatively small manufacturing, which saves floor space also includes a series of details and high-tech components that guarantee a fast machining:

• Spindle type pickup allows the machine to load itself. I.e. rough parts that are on the integral conveyor (with capacity for up to 24 pieces) are loaded and then unload the parts already machined to the same tape.
• Proven turret tool holder of 12 posts from Emag is already known for their solidity and their very short indexing times. For the operations of drilling and milling is also can be equipped with power tools in the 12 posts.
• All service units are accessible quickly and free. For example, the distance between the operator and the turret does not exceed 400 mm.
• The base of the machine is made of Mineralit, a hormigon-polimero of great thermal stability and excellent damping qualities, which feel the base to achieve exceptional finishes.

Vertical turning VL 2 of Emag Center is designed for manufacturers and subcontractors aware of quality and costs: a means of universal production of reduced size with automation including loading and unloading.

"Our goal was to design a machine that guarantees the highest possible level of productivity in the manufacturing of small parts, and we have been very successful in that with our 2 VL. Also in this case, the size is of great importance. Compact design ensures that the times between chips are very low", explains Guido Hegener, CEO of Emag Salach Maschinenfabrik GmbH. The VL 2 productivity levels are approximately 15% higher than the comparable automated horizontal lathes.

When he speaks of quality components in addition to the robust base of the machine should be considered another central factor in the design of Emag machines: and is the vertical architecture. The main spindle and the workpiece are above tools. This guarantees optimal falling of chips and prevents the formation of nests of chips, which offers a maximum of integrity of process - this is also an important factor when expected the linkage of several VL 2. Modular automation adapts to the needs of the client, an optimum condition for the integration of this machine in production lines.

"With low costs per piece, stable processes, high quality components and a great value, should not be a surprise that the specialists of turning emag predict an excellent market opportunity for its new machine platform."We are convinced that this solution will be well received and used for many different applications and markets. This machine represents a complete and highly efficient solution for manufacturing is showing its strengths both in new production facilities in the emerging markets of Asia, as well as production facilities in Europe and the United States. Our technology enables us to optimize and expand the machining pieces at the plate, as required. And we are sure that these advantages will prevail in the market. ", says Guido Hegener."

"The 2 VL is designed to be flexible," says Guido Hegener."Technology - from the automation interfaces and control system - you can choose to be adapted to local conditions". For example, it is possible to include a shaft and and a measuring probe. While in the basic version of the machine, the head of work moves in the X and Z directions, VL 2 can also be equipped with a shaft and optional on the turret. This allows for the efficient machining of very complex geometries.

Flexible parts supply. Raw parts are charged either directly in prisms of drag or if that is necessary, on special pallets located in the interior of the prisms.

Capacity

• Diameter of workpiece 100 mm
• Dish diameter 160 mm
• Travel in X 700 mm
• Travel in Z 400 mm
• Come in and (optional) ± 50 mm
• Jobs tools in turret (Tools for turning / power tools) Cant. 12

The advantages offered by the VL 2

• Concept of simple Automation = high availability rate
• Integrated automation, auto part
• Short tours of loading and unloading, thus resulting in very short cycle times
• Great stability and exceptional cushioning qualities thanks to the Mineralit polymer concrete bed
• Ideal conditions of chip fall
• Little need for space
• Exceptionally easy access to all units of service
• Changes of easy tools
• Integrated measurement (optional)
• Axis and (optional)