多样化需求、更小的生产批量、需求波动、全球竞争压力增大；人口结构变化导致的技术工人短缺；当前技术带来的持续性流程优化等，这些都是企业家们越来越关注机床自动上料和快速响应的原因。SCHUNK 是帮助您提升机床生产力的理想合作伙伴。凭借多样的产品组合和对工艺的理解，我们可以通过不同的方式实现机床自动化。根据工件、批量、流程和机床类型，有五种不同类型的自动化方案可供选择。
我们将从方案初期就为您提供支持，确保您了解各类机床自动化 101 的特点，并做出最适合的选择。有哪些选项？哪种解决方案适配您的制造流程？各方案分别具备什么优点？我们将共同为您的流程寻找合适的自动化类型
精益自动化是指一种灵活且实惠的自动化机床上料方式，它可以灵活地调用机床的现有功能。原材料和成品零件托盘放置于机床的移动区域内。因此，借助带有主轴接口的机械手，我们可以在机床工作区内进行工件搬运。可在夹持工位手动更换毛坯件、成品件以及夹持装置。
在虎钳自动化领域，专门设计的虎钳通过存储销存放在存放架中。上下料或重新夹持以加工第六面可以在存放架的外部和内部进行。机器人使用特殊机械手将虎钳放置在机床中专门设计的应用夹持站上。加工完成后，将虎钳和工件从机床中取出并放入存放架中。
在工件自动化中，通过搬运设备从外部存储装置中取出毛坯件，放置于机床夹持装置。加工完成后，可以从夹持装置中取出成品和半成品部件，然后存放在存储装置中。
在托盘自动化中，工件在机床外部进行装夹。装夹于托盘后，整个托盘（包括夹具及工件）会被放入机床的夹持工位中。完成加工后，装有工件的完整托盘将从机床中取出。工件在机床外部的夹持装置中进行装卸，该步骤可以手动或自动完成。
R-C2 is an example of an automation solution that combines features of both workpiece and pallet automation. The workpiece lying in the storage rack is gripped with the R-C2 and is clamped at the same time. The clamping force block with the clamped workpiece is then loaded into the quick-change pallet system of the machine like a pallet. After machining, the R-C2 with the clamped workpiece are removed from the machine. The workpiece can now be set up again, clamped and loaded for processing the second side. After production, the R-C2 with the workpiece is removed again and the finish-machined workpiece is located.
Flexible manufacturing systems are multi-machine systems for machining workpieces. The individual machine tools are connected to each other via a connected transport and storage system to enable an automated material flow. In addition to the machine tools, there are corresponding transfer stations, where the raw parts are prepared, the clamping devices are loaded and unloaded, and the finished parts are deposited.
At SCHUNK, we specialize in gripping technology, automation technology, and workpiece and toolholding technology. High-quality, sophisticated components that are used in your machine tool environment. Thanks to this experience, we know what is important when it comes to automated machine loading. Regardless of robot types and machine tools, we can provide you with neutral advice and jointly select the right type of automation for your application. If you do not implement the planning and commissioning yourself, a system integrator or machine manufacturer can be called in.
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