Support Ring Machining Assistance for WIA Turning Center using Fanuc Robot

Industry > Metal·PlasticsApplication > Machine TendingSector > Manufacturing

This machine tending automation solution utilizes a Fanuc M-710iC/70 robot mounted on a linear track to automate the machining of heavy support rings across six WIA Turning Centers (LV450).

By employing a high-payload industrial robot and a linear track, the system can rapidly perform continuous operations for relatively large and heavy support rings without idle time. The previous manual process, where workers pushed carts to each machine, has been replaced by a centralized input system, significantly improving both logistics flow and space efficiency.

Components

Robot	Robot: Fanuc M-710iC/70 6-axis articulated robot, payload 70kg, reach 2,050mm, weight 560kg, repeatability ±0.04mm. Additional Axis: Integrated linear track for multi-machine (1:6) coverage.

Workflow

STEP 1.	Feeding & Inspection: Picks the workpiece from the input conveyor and verifies its status.
STEP 2.	Machining: Picks the workpiece and loads it into the designated Turning Center for machining.
STEP 3.	Reorientation: Unloads the finished part onto a flipping jig to change the gripping direction.
STEP 4.	Cleaning: Transfers the part to the cleaning station and loads it.
STEP 5.	Measurement: Loads the part into the dimensional measurement device to verify the machining quality.
STEP 6.	Discharge: Places the finished part onto the discharge pallet.
STEP 7.	Palletizing: Once a layer is complete on the discharge pallet, the robot inserts an interlayer sheet and continues palletizing.

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Features

Improved Productivity and Operational Efficiency

Cycle Time Minimization: Utilizes high-speed, high-precision industrial robots to ensure the fastest possible processing times.

1:6 Multi-Machine Tending: A single robot serves six machine tools simultaneously, perfectly synchronizing with machining cycles to minimize idle periods.

Scalable Layout: The system configuration can be expanded or modified based on the specific number of processing machines.

Integrated Post-Processing: Fully automates the sequence from machining to cleaning and inspection, minimizing management oversight and enabling continuous production.

Health and Safety: Prevents musculoskeletal disorders by automating the handling of high-payload workpieces that were previously moved manually.

Results

ROI Period	19.2 months
Key Benefits	Minimized labor input for heavy workpiece loading. Significant productivity boost by eliminating idle waiting times across six machines.
Client Feedback	Due to the heavy weight of the workpieces, loading and unloading took a long time, and our manual cart routes were inefficient. Through Young-Chang Robotech's solution, we shortened our cycle times and drastically improved the efficiency of our logistics flow.