When it comes to CNC machining, no component is more critical to the production process than your CNC workholding solution. Your production line demands consistency, accuracy, and dependability. Without strong workholding for your machining center operations, you risk damaging your machined components and drastically reducing production time.
Solutions for Hydraulic Workholding on CNC Machining Centers
Machine center workholding solutions are a critical investment for your job shop and automating the workholding in your vertical machining process can be particularly challenging. At Midaco Corporation, we provide a top-of-the-line solution for automated workholding on our Automatic Pallet Changer for your vertical machining center. The Hydraulic Docking System accessory, used with our Automatic Pallet Changers, will keep your hydraulic fixtures and vices clamped in the VMC without needing hose management. Our machining workholding products guarantee that your production process will become more efficient, saving time and money. This automated workholding solution features:
- No Hoses: The Hydraulic Docking System mounted on the pallet locks fixtures or vises into place as the pallet enters the machining center without the need for hose management.
- Stays Charged: the docking system stays charged on the pallet inside the VMC and keeps hydraulic fixtures clamped for the duration of the cutting cycle.
- Automated: clamp and unclamp hydraulic fixtures and vises through the Automatic Pallet Changer control panel.
- Robot/Cobot part loading: an ideal workholding solution for unattended robot and cobot applications.
Solutions for Manual Workholding on Vertical and Horizontal Machining Centers
There is no generic workholding solution in CNC machining. Your machining process is likely unique, and you need equipment that’s suited specifically to your needs. Transferring parts between multiple machines and departments requires strict repeatability. Midaco’s smallest line of Manual “Lift off” Pallet Changers offer a platform for your dedicated fixtures and can be easily transferred to the next station while maintaining close tolerances on your VMC, HMC, 4-axis, 5-axis, Rotary Tables, Turning Centers, and is ideal for CMM and EDM processes (depending on pallet model).
- Micro Pallet System :two 12.75" x 10.5” pallets and one cast iron receiver for VMC HMC, tapping, drilling, milling, CMM and EDM.
- Manual Rotary Pallet System: two 8.5” dia” pallets and one cast iron receiver for VMC, HMC, 4-axis, 5-axis, Rotary Tables, Turning Centers, CMM and EDM
- Each with a Flip-Handle lock: the easy flip handle precisely locks the aluminum pallet into the cast iron receiver.
- Versatility with Repeatability: transfer between machines and departments with +/- .0001” (.0025mm) repeatability.
Leading CNC Machining Equipment Manufacturer
In business since 1969, we’re the trusted manufacturers of CNC productivity increasing equipment. Besides workholding solutions for cnc machining centers, Midaco is dedicated to manufacturing a wide range of productivity solutions for CNC equipment. No matter your needs or production requirements, our product line of high-quality machinery and accessories will handle the job. Our top products include both Automatic and Manual Pallet Changers, CNC Industrial Vacuums, AutoDoor Systems, Robot Cobot Access Doors, amongst others. Browse our complete product line.
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No matter the CNC machining needs of your organization, Midaco Corporation has the equipment you need to increase the productivity and throughput of your machine tools to stay competitive. Inquire today to receive more information about any product. We also offer product demos to help you make a decision on which piece of equipment you need most. Schedule yours today.
