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Methods Machine Tools, Inc., a leading supplier of precision machine tools and automation, will be demonstrating their new Lathe JobShop Cell at IMTS this year in Booth S-9119 at Chicago’s McCormick Place from September 8th – 13th. The Lathe JobShop Cell will feature the new Nakamura-Tome AS-200 High Performance Multitasking Turning Center with a single spindle, single turret in a heavy duty and compact machine for exceptional value. The standard AS-200 is well equipped with a powerful milling drive, together with a high-speed C-Axis and 82 mm stroke Y-Axis for accurate, finished parts.

“The compact, pre-engineered Lathe JobShop Cell from Methods offers quick set-up and is ideal for job shops who want to incorporate automation in their turning operations,” said Mr. John Lucier, Methods’ Automation Manager. “Pre-written robot load/unload sequences make this cell easy- to-use even for the automation novice.” A standard easy-to-adjust conveyor system allows the Lathe JobShop Cell to quickly accommodate work pieces of different sizes. The Lathe JobShop Cell loads through the door – not through the spindle – allowing automatic loading of stock larger than the bar capacity of the lathe.

Lathe JobShop Cell Features:

  • The two gripper “End of Arm Tooling” tooling package enables the robot to take one trip to the machine to load and unload.
  • Integrated infeed and outfeed conveyors are placed in the front of the system for easy operator access and configured “over/under” to minimize to space.
  • A large door opening in the guard work allows the operator full access to the machine and machining area for setups and tool changes.
  • Methods Lathe JobShop Cell Components:
  • Fanuc LR Mate 200iD-7L Robot including
  • Collision Guard software option
  • 911mm reach
  • R-30iB Controller with RIA-compliant Material Handling iPendant
  • Robot support structure with area guarding
  • Two safety interlocked access door
  • Constructed of aluminum extrusion frame and polycarbonate panels
  • End of arm tooling system including
  • (2) pneumatic, parallel close, grippers
  • (2) gripper close position sensors
  • Mounting extension, flanges, hoses, etc.
  • (2) sets of “blank” gripper fingers
  • Over/under powered infeed/outfeed conveyor system consisting of:
  • Infeed Link Belt Conveyor (12″x60″) – Separated into two adjustable lanes
  • (2) infeed lane part present sensors
  • Outfeed Link Belt Conveyor (12″x72″)
  • (1) outfeed drop zone clear sensor
  • Machine Auto Door
  • Robot controlled air blow
  • Standard pre-written load/unload load sequence
  • Robot Operation Training

Methods Machine Tools, Inc. has been a leading supplier of precision machine tools, automation and accessories for over 55 years, providing installation, parts, service, and training through a network of dealers throughout North America. Methods Machine Tools Inc. is the exclusive U.S. importer of Nakamura-Tome machines.

For more information, please contact Methods at 65 Union Avenue, Sudbury, MA 01776, TEL: (978) 443-5388, FAX: (978) 440-9405, Email: sales@methodsmachine.com

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