When it comes to CNC machining, we’ve come a long way from the manual Bridgeport era. Today’s Vertical Machining Centers (VMCs) feature Automatic Tool Changers (ATCs) that can store 30, 60, or even over 100 tools—automating complex operations and streamlining throughput.
So here’s the million-dollar question:
If you wouldn’t run a modern CNC with just one tool, why would you run it with just one table?
It’s a mindset shift we believe manufacturers must adopt in order to compete in today’s high-demand, low-margin machining environment.
The Overlooked Bottleneck: Part Loading
Enter: MIDACO Automatic Pallet Changers.
These systems allow shops to prepare the next job offline, then automatically swap pallets in seconds to just a couple minutes (depending on the size and weight of the parts on the pallets)—keeping the spindle engaged and profits flowing.
Real Results from
the Shop Floor
- GE Forge & Tool Quadrupled Production: 60-80% of workload supported with a single station. link to testimonial
- Smart Growth for Small Shops: Apogee Mfg. in New Holland PA, a job shop running high-mix prototyping, scaled without expanding physical space or overextending on capital. link to testimonial
- Reclaimed Extra Hours of Cut Time/Week: Spark R&D in Bozeman MT – “It all comes down to - is your spindle running?” link to testimonial
Imagine scaling output without adding another shift.
Who Benefits Most?
- Job shops doing frequent changeovers
- High-mix/low-volume production
- Lights-out or unattended machining setups
- Lean manufacturing initiatives looking to eliminate wasted motion and downtime
Compatible with major VMC brands like Haas, Okuma, Mazak, Hurco, and many more.
Why Think Beyond the Spindle?
Because true productivity isn’t just about the cutting—it’s about everything surrounding it. If you're investing in tooling, fixturing, CAM software, and robotics, don't overlook what happens between jobs.
Your spindle can’t cut if your hands are loading on the table. MIDACO closes that gap.
Want to Learn More? Watch MIDACO in Action, Request a Quote or talk with our team (855) 593-5668 sales@midaco-corp.com
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