MIDACO Automatic Multi-Pallet Pool for 5-Axis Machining Centers

Increase Productivity. Reduce Downtime. Maximize Operator Efficiency.

In today’s competitive manufacturing environment—particularly in Aerospace, Defense, Medical, Automotive, and Precision Engineering—machining efficiency and spindle utilization are critical. Whether upgrading an existing 5-axis machining center or investing in a new one, minimizing machine idle time is one of the fastest ways to lower cost per part and improve overall throughput.

The MIDACO Automatic Multi-Pallet Pool (AMPC) is engineered to help CNC manufacturers run longer, run smarter, and run unattended. By loading multiple pallets offline and transferring workpieces into the machine automatically, shops can operate more efficiently during shifts—or set up “lights out” unattended machining overnight without additional staffing.

AMPC Brochure PDF

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Why Add a Multi-Pallet Pool to Your 5-Axis Machining Center?

A 5-axis machining center is most profitable when the spindle is cutting—not waiting for setups, part loading, inspection, or operator attention. The AMPC is specifically designed to:

• Minimize spindle idle time

• Increase machine utilization

• Expand throughput without adding additional machines

• Empower operators to manage more machines simultaneously

• Enable continuous “lights-out” production

This directly reduces cost per cycle per part and helps manufacturers compete against low-labor-cost global markets without sacrificing quality or lead time.

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Automatic Multi-Pallet Pool System Overview

19-Pallet Automatic Changer System

• Holds nineteen (19) round 10" diameter aluminum pallets

• Each pallet supports up to 75 lbs (34.5 kg)

• Store and schedule 19 identical parts or 19 different jobs

Seamless Pallet Transfer and Rotation

The pallet pool is contained within the automatic shuttle system. Pallets rotate along a precision track and are automatically transferred into the machining center table with a repeatability of ±0.0001" (±0.0025 mm)—meeting the strict tolerance requirements of high-value, complex parts.

Unattended 5-Axis Machining

Schedule multiple production runs and allow the machine to:

• Cut overnight

• Run during breaks

• Operate while operators manage other tasks or other machines

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Key Performance Benefits

Benefit	Result
“Lights-Out” 5-Axis Machining	Increased production capacity without labor cost
Reduce Machine Idle Time	Maximize ROI from new or already-installed machines
Offline Setup While Machining	Operator loads parts and fixtures while the spindle is cutting
Simplifies High-Mix, Low-Volume Production	Machine multiple jobs without stopping the mill
Precision Repeatability ±0.0001"	Ideal for complex tight-tolerance components
Expand System Scalability	Pallets can interchange between machine cells or departments

Industry-Standard Safety & Global Compliance

MIDACO Automatic Pallet Pools are manufactured to meet international CE compliance standards, ensuring they may be installed and run globally with confidence.