Joe Stangarone with C.R. Onsrud (Troutman, North Carolina) talks about a machine built to meet the specific manufacturing needs of a client. The client wanted the best option for a stable vibration-absorbing machine with a fast rapid-travel speed and quick tool changes. To help them prepare their business for future growth, the E-Series provides better cut quality, higher throughput, and the most versatility for processing materials for their full range of products.
How this machine will operate:
One of the most important features is the ability to integrate robotic loading and unloading. The client’s application consists of a wide variety of cabinets, MDF doors, and ceiling tiles that they produce in very large quantities. The process requires long operational runs with large batch production of the same size parts for stocking inventory. This process lends itself to the multi-spindle E-Series.
3 or 4 of the high-speed spindles will be in operation at any given time depending on the part size.
Three continuous shifts. Due to the weight and stability of the E-Series, this machine is heavy enough to support production throughout three continuous shifts.
Reduces their finishing process. Parts come straight off the machine installation ready.
Best cut quality. With double-plumbed vacuum zones, vacuum suction is maximized. This stabilizes the material being cut, anchoring it to the table, to provide the best cut quality possible.
Improve cut quality / extend tool life. Each of the four spindles comes with automatic directional Air Blast which helps with dust collection and helps provide the fastest possible cut speeds.
Some options with the E-Series moving table, fixed bridge machine include:
- Twin 4′ x 5′ to 12′ x 12′ Table Sizes
- Up to 40″ Z-Stroke
- Up to 33 hp Spindle
- Configurable to up to 8 Spindles
- Base extensions for access to unload and reload your materials.
- Full enclosure for safety or additional dust containment.
- Variety of material-holding options, including T-slot, vacuum zones, and mechanical fixturing.
- 12-position to 24-position tool changers with option of an additional automatic tool changer.
- Automatic Tool Length Measuring Devices which provide quick and easy setup of tooling and helps prevent an operator from typing in the wrong tool length.
- Part-probing devices that perform in-process quality control and accept or reject a part before it is taken out of the work holding.
- Tool lubrication via Air Blast, MQL, Directional or Cold Air Blast.
Key features of the the E-Series:
- Heavy-duty thick steel construction for vibration absorption.
- FANUC® controls, servos and drives which provide, without question, the most reliable solution in the market. FANUC advantages:
- The largest control manufacturer in the world.
- Parts guaranteed for the life of the controller.
- Peace of mind when it comes to reliability and longevity. They measure their downtime in decades: 52 years mean time between failures.
- Every C.R. Onsrud FANUC control comes standard with the FANUC interface as well as our own user-friendly, touchscreen HMI, making it very simple for you to learn and operate.
- Manufactured in America.
- Designed, fabricated, machined, painted, assembled, and shipped from our factory in Troutman, NC.
- Tailored to your needs and built to last.
If you’re struggling with production issues and would like to see if we have a solution for you, please contact us: 704-508-7000 or reach out via email: info@cronsrud.com. We are happy to help you any way we can.
