Automatic Y-Shift Pallet Changer Available with Light Curtain Option For traveling column machining centers which do not move in Y-axis The Automatic Y-Axis Shift Pallet Changer is mounted on one side of your VMC and shifts the pallet along the Y-axis on the shuttle before transferring it into the machine. While one of the two pallets is being milled inside the VMC, the other can be prepared by the machine operator — reducing idle time and maximizing productivity. Once the machining is finished, the pallet changer switches the pallets automatically. Midaco Corporation

Automatic Y-Axis Shift Pallet Changer - Load, unload, inspect and set up parts while alternate pallet is in the machine. Reduce set up time on repeat jobs by dedicating tooling onto pallets. Exchange pallet in seconds with +/- .0001" (.0025 mm) repeatability. Pallets easily interchanged between machines or departments. Fully integrated with CNC machine by using two M-Functions. Shown with Light Curtain Option Three-sided guarding via a light emitter, mirrors and sensors. A pallet change will not occur if the invisible light beams surrounding the shuttle system are breached. - Heavy/large workpieces...

Precision ground steel rails (D) include hardened and ground bushings (E) to assure accuracy and durability. (A) Cast Iron receiver mounts directly to the machine table. (B) Hardened and ground locating pins assure +/- .0001" (.0025 mm) repeatability. Standard Plain cast aluminum pallets (F) offer extreme versatility. (C) MIDACO's patented "Dual Air Blast" blows air up through and accross the contact pads for chip removal. (see inset) Cast Iron, T-Slotted, Tapped Hole and custom pallets are optional. For Traveling Column Machines Where the Table Does Not Move in “Y” When Pallet A comes out of...

Customer Satisfaction Various Systems Available ”'Since I've added 5 MIDACOpallet changers, I've increased my productivity OVER 600%.” ”100% plus increase in productivity without suffering quality. ” "Productivity has increased over 90% and downtime due to loading and unloading parts was greatly reduced.” ”25% savings in job set up time, eliminating lifting of heavy devices such as vises and rotary heads.” ”We have achieved a 2 hour savings in production during an 8 hour shift, a 25% increase in productivity. ” ”I've been in the industry for over 25 years and have seen a lot of different machines...