EPIC HS Indexing Chuck

Product catalog summary

Overview
The EPIC R/T HS Indexing Chuck machine integrates precision chucks with the Hirth ring's indexing accuracy and reliability. It is available in 12 or 16 station models and is compatible with Hydromat's EPIC R/T models. This system is designed for mid to high-volume precision production of irregular-shaped castings or forgings, offering flexibility for various part families.

Specifications and Features
The machine uses hydraulically-actuated, self-centering two- or three-jaw chucks, or custom clamp fixtures, ensuring high accuracy and part clamping rigidity. The indexing chucks are positioned on a rotary table in a satellite arrangement and are hydraulically indexed. The system allows for programmable indexing without losing cycle time and offers variable clamping pressure for optimal gripping performance.

Loading and Capacity
Components can be loaded using semi-automatic or fully-automatic systems, with loading and unloading occurring at the same station within the cycle time. The machine can handle components up to a 4” cube capacity on the 12 station model and a 3” cube capacity on the 16 station model.

Embedded Motion Control (EMC) Technology
EMC provides full CNC programming capabilities, supporting lean manufacturing principles and quick changeovers (1-3 hours). It simplifies components and wiring, reducing potential failures and troubleshooting. Integrated modem connections facilitate fast problem-solving.

Advantages
The EPIC R/T machines offer significant advantages, including reduced changeover times by 300-400%, enhancing ROI by increasing productivity by over 15% based on a two-shift operation with two changeovers a week.

Conclusion
Bruno Schmitter, President and CEO of Hydromat, highlights the breakthrough nature of this technology, emphasizing the collaborative effort in its development and its potential to open new opportunities for Hydromat and its customers.

Catalog excerpts

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Significant advantages and features of the EPIC R/T line: • Embedded Motion Control (EMC) providing full CNC programming capabilities • Supports Lean Manufacturing principles • Quick, easy changeovers – typically 1-3 hours • Competitive manufacturing at small, medium and large production quantities • Easy, centralized programming • EMC Technology – simplifies components and wiring, reducing potential failures and troubleshooting • Integrated modem connections provide fast problem solving he EPIC R/T HS Indexing Chuck machine combines precision chucks with the indexing accuracy and reliability...

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strokes. There is no need to reconfigure the machine’s CNC when tool units are changed. Programming of the unit can be done off-line and downloaded from a remote location or the units can be programmed at the machine. Applying CNC technology to the manufacture of precision parts is generally accepted as a premium that one must pay for the advantages over conventional actuation systems. When it comes to improving profitability, the EPIC R/T Machines with full CNC programmability are able to enhance ROI by reducing changeover times by 300 - 400% (1-3 hours versus 7-9 hours). This reduced changeover...

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“This was a huge breakthrough. I’m particularly proud of our design group, project engineers, machine technicians…everyone who worked on this project, for their diligence and cooperative effort to bring this concept to reality. This latest EPIC R/T technology will surely open new doors for Hydromat and our customers.” Bruno Schmitter President and CEO Hydromat 11600 Adie Road • St. Louis, MO 63043 314.432.4644 • fax: 314.432.7552 www.hydromat.com

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