What the market has never lacked is competition. The only way for businesses to survive is to reduce costs and increase efficiency through zero-defect manufacturing. The application of smart lighting technology becomes an important means to achieve this goal. The German Association of Machinery and Equipment Manufacturers (VDMA) believes that due to the development of digitalization, the device is becoming a cyber-physical system, playing the role of “the machine tool within the machine tool “. It uses sensors to detect and correct. errors, thus achieving zero manufacturing defects.
At EMO 2023, exhibitors such as Hainbuch and Schunk will present new clamping modules with fully integrated sensor technology as well as intelligent hydraulically expanding tool holders. It can achieve reliable processing, extend tool life, and automatically detect tool wear during processing to reduce scrap rates. These products and technologies will be the highlights of the exhibition.
Hainbuch will present three technologies and products: quick change systems, high precision clamping systems and measurement and inspection systems, all focused on the goal of “zero defect” manufacturing. Hainbuch’s design considerations for the gripper must be fast and precise, with high performance rigidity and clamping force, concentricity deviation of no more than 5 µm, and low centrifugal loss. And the clips should be stain resistant and require little to no maintenance. With the Centrotex rapid conversion interface and Docklock zero point clamping system, the manual board loading preparation time can be reduced to less than 1 minute and the conversion repeatability is less than 3 µm, whereas it takes around 30 minutes with traditional methods.
The Hainbuch online process control monitoring system has been in use for over 15 years and is also the guarantee of “zero defect” manufacturing. It is used to check the clamping diameter and workpiece system before machining. The actual clamping force of the part can also be measured continuously, which is a key factor in process stability for complex parts.
Hainbuch has been implementing online process control for 15 years
A high-sensitivity tool holder with integrated sensor technology launched by Schunk is also suitable for retrofitting old machine tools. Sensors integrated into the clamping device enable long-term monitoring of process parameters and corrections in the event of deviations.
Automatic real-time monitoring of fixtures or tool holders during production forms the basis for predictive maintenance and error correction. These fixtures are simple to use, allowing users to plug and play and quickly integrate into their production systems. Digital fixtures enable high-precision control of machine tools. Can be used in all industries requiring extremely high surface quality.
Schunk will also present the NSE3-PH 138, an electric quick pallet change system controlled via IO-Link, which generates the same clamping force as comparable pneumatic clamping systems without increasing installation space. Additionally, Schunk sensor technology is fully integrated into the product, eliminating the need for external sensors and therefore no interference areas. This product has just been launched on the market and is a completely new technology.
Schunk smart light helps digitalize machine tools
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