Automatic 4-Pallet Pool

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Whether running high volume production of the same part or programming several different set-ups, MIDACO's Automatic 4-Pallet Pool will extend operator walk-away time and maximize productivity on your new or existing vertical mill with 4 pallets on 1 shuttle. Save money by increasing spindle utilization during the machining process and quote more competitively. See Brochure PDF

ONE Shuttle + FOUR Pallets = QUADRUPLE the Walk-Away Time 

Conveniently access all 4 pallets from either flip-panel station located on 2 sides of the shuttle. Easily load and unload parts onto pallets with a crane or robot without any overhead obstruction.

Full 360 degree rotation of the shuttle's pallet carrousel.

Once a job cycle is complete, pallets will rotate automatically on the shuttle carrousel, ready and scheduled to feed your VMC for multiple hours of unattended machining. 

Durable precision ground steel rails and hardened locating pins/bushings assure +/- 0.0001” (0.0025mm) repeatability.

The shuttle's servo drive transfers the next pallet onto the cast iron receiver mounted directly onto the machining center table with +/- 0.0001” (0.0025mm) repeatability.

Specifications:

• 1- servo drive shuttle system with automatic door and light curtain.

• 4 - cast aluminum or cast iron pallets sizes up to 50” x 24” (1270mm x 609mm). 

• 1 - cast iron receiver with up to 2,000 lb (908 kg) weight capacity per pallet on larges model {with weight evenly distributed}.

• Control panel is fully integrated with the VMC via M-codes.

Light Curtain

MIDACO's Automatic 4-Pallet Pool is also available as a Dual System with one shuttle mounted on each side of the VMC, supplying a total of 8 pallets.

For more information

Check out Ability Metal's Full Success Story with the Automatic 4-Pallet Changer 

Video credits:
MTD CNC North America
Ability Metals (formerly Ultra Specialties)