Flexible Pallet Container
Description
Providing easy and extendable automation for one to three CNC milling machines with 15.7 to 39.4 in. (400 to 1,000 mm) pallets, Version 8 of the Flexible Pallet Container (FPC 8) features a library of hundreds of ready-made machine interfaces for over 100 brands. It integrates with horizontal machining centers and offers machine tool utilization of up to 85%, short setup times, and high lights-out production capacity.
It is controlled by Fastems‘ Version 8 Manufacturing Management Software; it offers a single-view user interface with drag-and-drop production orders, an advanced automatic Order Generator for recurring orders or maintaining a certain stock level, and an EasyRoute feature for bringing new workpieces into production in under 60 seconds.
The system can be extended to include up to two additional containers, increasing capacity to 24 or 36 pallets running on two to three machines. The FPC 8 also includes the FPC-1800, which accommodates 12 to 36 pallets measuring 24.8 to 31.5 in. (630 to 800 mm).
Specifically designed for jobs with various fixture heights, the FPC 8 features an optional Basic Loading Station with pallet height adjustment to provide personalized work positions for each operator while clamping and unclamping workpieces.
Specs
- Automation for one to three CNC milling machines with 15.7 to 39.4 in. (400 to 1,000 mm) pallets
- Library of hundreds of ready-made machine interfaces for over 100 brands
- Machine tool utilization of up to 85%
- Short setup times
- High lights-out production capacity
- Version 8 Manufacturing Management Software
- FPC-1800 accommodates 12 to 36 pallets measuring 24.8 to 31.5 in. (630 to 800 mm)