CNC Loading Machine With Automatic Workpiece Turning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional truss manipulators in CNC machining centers are limited to clamping one processed surface, requiring manual turning for multiple steps, leading to high labor costs, low efficiency, and inefficient machine utilization, and the use of multiple CNC centers exacerbates these issues with uneven machine ratios and complex logistics.
Innovation Solution
An automatic material turning CNC equipment loading & unloading machine equipped with a multi-processed surface automatic turning mechanism and locating surface rotation mechanism, utilizing a clamping jaw grasping mechanism to automate the loading and unloading of workpieces, enabling the production of multi-process products on a single machine with reduced space and labor requirements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional truss manipulators are used for CNC machining centers, then the structure is simple and easy to operate, but they can only clamp one processed surface and require manual turning for multiple processing steps, resulting in high labor costs and low production efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The truss manipulator is equipped with a multi-processed surface automatic turning mechanism that enables it to perform multiple functions: automatic clamping of different processed surfaces, automatic turning of workpieces, and automatic rotation of locating surfaces. This multi-functionality allows a single manipulator to handle multi-process products without manual intervention, resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and production efficiency
2Device complexity
If manual turning of workpieces is used to achieve multi-process production on a single machine, then the device complexity is low, but labor costs are high and production efficiency is low
Solution Approach 1:
The automatic turning mechanism enables the workpiece to be turned and repositioned automatically by the manipulator itself without external manual intervention. The mechanism includes automatic workpiece turning after clamping and automatic rotation of the locating surface, allowing the system to serve itself and eliminate the need for manual turning operations
3Productivity
If multiple CNC machining centers are used to produce multi-process products, then the production capacity increases, but the machine ratio becomes uneven leading to idle machines and higher costs
Solution Approach 1:
By equipping a single CNC machining center with a multi-processed surface automatic turning mechanism, the machine can perform multiple processing operations (clamping different surfaces, turning workpieces, rotating locating surfaces) that would traditionally require multiple separate machines. This eliminates idle machines and optimizes machine utilization while maintaining high production capacity
4Extent of automation
If a workpiece logistics and distribution system is used to handle multi-process production, then the automation level increases, but the process becomes complex and occupies too much space
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the workpiece turning function, locating surface rotation function, and clamping operations into a single integrated automatic turning mechanism mounted on the manipulator. This consolidation eliminates the need for separate logistics and distribution systems, reducing process complexity and space occupation while maintaining high automation levels
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AI summary
The present invention discloses an automatic material turning CNC equipment loading & unloading machine, belonging to the field of mechanical processing, and the automatic material turning CNC equipment loading & unloading machine can complete the automatic loading & unloading of workpieces, and the automatic turning of multiple processed surfaces and automatic rotation of locating surfaces during process conversion through the addition of a multi processed surface automatic turning mechanism and a locating surface rotation mechanism; assisted by the automatic cooperation of clamping jaw grasping mechanism, the automatic material turning CNC equipment loading & unloading machine significantly saves manpower and effort without manual turning of workpieces, and can complete the production of multi process products on a single machine, with less flow of processing technology, less workpiece stacking space and retention, free from the annoyance of uneven machine proportioning; It also supports round-the-clock operation of the machine at low cost and maximum production capacity, and relieve the processing industry of the trouble of difficult personnel management and uncontrollable costs.