SCM Prepositioning device

A device developed by MORBIDELLI for CNC machining centers of the MORBIDELLI UNIFLEX HP series in order to be able to feed workpieces on machines with clamp grippers without significant set-up time.

After restructuring the type designations, the prepositioning device is available for the models of the SCM MORBIDELLI UX series.

It is a combination of a transversal buffer and a program controlled alignment unit. The prepositioning device can be used up to a workpiece width of 600 mm.

Mode of operation:

  • As soon as the machine starts to process a workpiece, the operator can place a new workpiece (or two workpieces one upon the other) on the cross conveyor.
  • When the processing is finished, the workpiece is placed transversal up to the Clamp grippers of the machine. An alignment unit is also used to precisely align and measure two panels lying one upon the other.
  • When the alignment process is complete and the grippers close, the workpiece is drawn into the machine and the operator can place a new workpiece or a pair of workpieces.

Images

Details: Cross pusher (green) and workpiece infeed (grey)
MORBIDELLI, 2013
MORBIDELLI Uniflex HP with automatic pre-positioning
MORBIDELLI, 2013
Comparison feeding table with (top) and without (bottom) pre-positioning
MORBIDELLI, 2013