Automated Work Cell for Unattended Hard Milling of Precision Mold Applications
MGS Manufacturing Group showcases its automation provided by Makino.
This video captured at MGS Mfg. Group shows an automated work cell designed for unattended hard milling of precision mold applications that was built around a pallet transfer robot from System 3R that manages workflow between a Makino V33i high-speed VMC, pallet stocker and coordinate measurement system. By joining these capabilities into a single cell, MGS has effectively streamlined its processes for improved throughput without adding manpower or labor shifts.
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