Auto Work Changer (AWC)
The VARIAXIS i-300 AWC (Auto Work Changer) looks and performs like no other 5-axis automation solution. It is designed to deliver a lower price per component, faster return-on-investment, and improved profitability.
The AWC is ideal for manufacturers requiring increased flexibility to meet the challenges of machining complex components, with a high product mix in small batch sizes. When paired with the AWC, VARIAXIS’ outstanding productivity is enhanced further by fast product changeovers from its 32 stockers to provide continuous machining and reduced non-cutting time.
The AWC comes equipped with its own Smooth AWC software incorporated into MAZATROL SmoothX, which ensures full programming and management from the CNC.
The AWC consists of 2 functions:
- Workpiece changer
- Tool magazine
Work Changer
Compact automation system for machining a wide variety of components in small size lots
The Auto Work Changer (AWC) loads / unloads the work holders to / from the stocker and machining area. After the workpiece is setup at the loading station, the work holder is moved to the stocker by the high-speed loader. The work holder is then moved to the machine table for machining according to the production schedule.
Selectable Work Stocker
The capacity of the stocker can be expanded from 32 work holders to 40 work holders after initial installation of the AWC in response to increased production
requirements.
Work Piece Specifications
Workholder
Many different workholder specifications are available to meet a wide range of workpiece requirements.
Smooth AWC
Smooth AWC software is incorporated in the MAZATROL SmoothX for operation of the VARIAXIS i-300 AWC.
Tool Magazine
The compact multiple drum tool magazine has a large tool storage capacity to meet the machining requirements of a wide variety of workpieces in small size lots. Tools are automatically loaded from the multiple drum tool magazine to the 25 tool magazine next to the machining area. Tool loading/unloading to/from the multiple drum tool magazine as well as tool data input can be safely performed during machining.
Tool ID [OPTION]
Tool ID allows automatic input and update of tool data into the CNC for machines in a network. It eliminates mistakes when loading tools into the magazine and tool data input as well as reducing setup time. (requires retention bolt with tool ID and tool presetter)
Magazine Operation Panel
The tool magazine operation panel is used to perform magazine operation, tool loading/unloading and tool data editing (of tools stored in the magazine) to reduce tool setup time.
SMOOTH TOOL MANAGEMENT
The SMOOTH TOOL MANAGEMENT software manages data of the large number of tools in use by a factory. By centrally managing tools and registering tool data as well as tool setup, machine non-cutting time can be reduced. This software can also eliminate tool information input errors in the CNC to improve productivity.
Compact Tool Magazine With Large Storage Capacity
Select the tool magazine size that best meets your production requirements
Considerably Reduced Tool Waiting Time
The new shifter mechanism has reduced tool waiting time by its ability to position the tool to be used after the next tool. As a result, non-cutting-time is minimised by reducing waiting time when tools are changed, which have individual short machining cycle times.
Compact Floor Space
The floor space of the magazine is smaller than comparable large storage capacity tool magazine.
AWC Videos
5-axis Machining Center with AWC. See how the AWC solution loads, unloads and transfers work pieces between the machining area and work stocker for unmanned running.
Read more about the VARIAXIS i-300 AWC and how it expands to your production requirements and enables a flexible approach for high-mix, low-volume production.
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