Grinding Process | Loading Systems

The Studer S21, S31 and S40 machines

October 21, 2004-Jobwerx News-Studer introduces a new line of affordable loading systems for certain models of their external and universal grinding machines. These systems are designed to permit automation to the grinding process employed by small shops that specialize in low volume production runs and/or prototype work.

“Currently there has been a noticeable increase in demand from customers in the job shop sector for machines that can increase productivity and automation while retaining a high level of flexibility for retooling purposes,” states Hans Ueltchi, United Grinding’s Cylindrical Products National Sales Manager. “This demand reflects the requirements of the job shops' own customers, more and more of whom are demanding competitively priced high-precision parts, even for very small production runs. Added to this is that long-term supply agreements are increasingly rare, which means customers are uncertain as to how to finance and write off such systems.”

For the Studer S21, S31 and S40 machines, Studer offers a loading system based on the portal loading principle with V-grips. The system is suitable for irregularly shaped workpieces measuring up to 300mm in length and 35mm in diameter, and, thus, covers a large proportion of the parts produced on these machines.

Parts can be fed into the system via the basic module, which is located on the outside of the machine, either on a standardized adjustable v-blocks conveyer or pallets. The enclosure for the basic module was designed by Studer to fit snugly round the machine and allows the operator to work safely and unhindered. The loader is controlled directly from the machines CNC Fanuc control, which eliminates the need for a second dedicated control, typical in custom integrated loaders. Regardless of workpiece size or equipment, changeover times of under seven seconds are typical.

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