Automatic Pallet Changer (APC)
Your Gateway to 24/7 Unattended Production.
The Nextas Automatic Pallet Changer is the ultimate solution for CNC machine automation. Seamlessly integrated with your existing or new vertical machining centers, our APC transforms your production floor into a flexible manufacturing system (FMS), maximizing spindle uptime and enabling true "lights-out" manufacturing.
Key Features
- Maximize Spindle Uptime: Keep your machines running and making chips, not waiting for manual part changes.
- Lights-Out Manufacturing: Enable unattended operation overnight and on weekends for maximum productivity.
- Ultimate Flexibility: Easily switch between high-mix, low-volume jobs without costly downtime.
- Seamless Integration: Designed for compatibility with a wide range of VMC brands and models.
Engineered for Reliability
The Nextas Automatic Pallet Changer (APC) system is engineered for reliability and performance. It consists of a pallet changing unit that shuttles pallets between a loading station and the machine's work envelope. While the machine is busy on one pallet, the operator can safely set up the next job on the other pallet outside the machine. This dramatically reduces setup time and maximizes the machine's productive hours.
A Complete Productivity Solution
Our APC is more than just hardware; it's a complete productivity solution. It includes intuitive control software that integrates smoothly with your machine's controller (Fanuc, Siemens, Mitsubishi, and more), making operation simple and error-proof. Elevate your manufacturing capabilities, reduce labor costs, and gain a competitive edge with Nextas automation.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Pallet Size | 500mm x 500mm (Custom sizes available) |
| Max. Payload per Pallet | 300 kg |
| Pallet Change Time | Approx. 30 seconds |
| Control System | Integrated PLC with HMI panel |
| Compatibility | Fanuc, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Heidenhain, and more |
Versatile Across Industries
Aerospace
Ideal for high-precision components with complex geometries and long machining times.
Medical
Perfect for the manufacturing of surgical instruments and implants where traceability and consistency are key.
Automotive
Efficiently handles small to medium batch production of various automotive parts.
General Machining
Empowers job shops to increase capacity, take on more diverse projects, and improve lead times.
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