Production automation system VERSA® 745

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Overview
Automation, process reliability and cost-effective production of parts are central to modern manufacturing. The VERSA® 745 / 743 Automation system enables fast, accurate and reliable machining, including unattended operation and economical production from batch size one to series. The solution integrates a pallet changer managed by FEHLMANN MCM™ for efficient loading and unloading.

Fehlmann MCM™ (Milling Center Manager)
FEHLMANN MCM™ controls and monitors machines and robots during unattended operation. It runs on an open Windows-based platform and provides an intuitive job table for entering machining sequences and zero points. Sequences and individual parameters can be adjusted interactively during automatic runs to maintain flexibility.

• Controls and monitors machines and robots
• Windows-based interface with clear job table for sequences and zero points
• Interactive adjustment of sequences and machining parameters during automatic operation
• Event logging and support for customer network integration

Complete system from a single source
FEHLMANN supplies system engineering, factory commissioning and testing with customer-specific configurations. Machines and the MCM™ are developed and manufactured in-house while standard robots are used for part handling. Customer feedback has been incorporated into the standard equipment to improve usability and practicality.

• Factory-tested systems with custom configurations
• Machine and MCM™ developed and manufactured by FEHLMANN
• Standard robots for part handling and pallet changer integration
• User-driven standard equipment

Functions and reliability
The MCM™ supports functions that enable unattended (night/weekend) operation and maintain process reliability.

• Tool breakage monitoring
• NC program error detection
• Machine event logging
• Automatic notifications (e-mail / SMS)
• Timed maintenance prompts on the CNC screen

References / Typical applications
Typical application areas include mould and tool manufacturing, general and micromechanics as well as precision parts production.

• Mould and tool making
• General mechanics and micromechanics

Technical characteristics / specifications

• FEHLMANN MCM™ software: Windows-based, open standards
• Automated production management for unattended operation
• Integrated machine + MCM™ solution supporting robot and pallet changer handling
• Event logging, tool breakage monitoring and NC error detection
• Adjustable machining sequences and parameters during automatic runs
• Timed maintenance prompts on the CNC display
• Suitable from batch size one up to series production; tailored for tool & mould manufacturing