VERTICAL MULTIPROCESS LATHE VR1.6.
- Maximum swing 1,600mm.
- Maximum height 1,600mm.
- Maximum weight workpiece 6,000 kg.
- W-axis with 1,000mm travel.
MOKVELD • Valves and fittings sector
Automatic cell for the manufacture of valves.
CUSTOMER
Mokveld Valves BV, the Netherlands. Highly advanced valves for critical control and safety applications in the oil, gas and water industry.
Aim
To increase productivity through:
- Automation.
- Optimisation of machining processes.
- Incorporation of grinding operations.
- Inclusion of in-process measurement.
Solution
MANUFACTURING CELL - FMS:
- Exchanger for four pallets.
- Centring station.
OPTIMISATION OF GRINDING PROCESS:
- Acoustic sensor on the diamond dresser to reduce grinding times and grinding wheel consumption.
- Power consumption controller that rules out idle passes.
INDEPENDENT MEASURING SYSTEM WITH ADDITIONAL AXIS PARALLEL TO THE Z-AXIS:
- Reduces head or tool changes and hence increases productivity.
- Minimises the risk of reduced probe accuracy and repeatability, increasing reliability.
NAME AND SURNAME
Bart van den Bosch
POSITION
Production Manager
STATEMENT
"Higher surface quality thanks to hydrostatic X, Z and C-axes, more machine hours thanks to grinding heads and special grinding software. I would like to point out the ease of use and handling of a complex machine like this."
