May 30, 2007 - Used at 5-axis VMCs and/or 400 mm HMCs, Automatic Flexible Pallet System is adaptable to new or existing machines and allows for unattended, automatic exchange of pallets in seconds. Standard system includes 4 pallet stations, one rotating pallet set-up station, linear guided automated pallet delivery system, touch screen system controller, and four 20 in. dia cast iron or aluminum pallets. Pallet receiver uses purely mechanical clamping system.

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Release date: May 17, 2007

5-Axis Retrofitable Flexible Pallet System

Wait no longer! New Automatic Flexible Pallet System, now available from MIDACO Corporation, is designed to increase productivity at most 5-axis vertical and or 400 mm horizontal machining centers.

Adaptable to new or existing machines, these systems allow unattended, automatic exchange of pallets in only seconds. It modular design can retrofits virtually all machines, including those with a built in trunion type table and can maximizing both productivity and operator safety.

Standard system includes 4 pallet stations, one rotating pallet set-up station, a linear guided automated pallet delivery system, state-of-the-art touch screen system controller and four (4) each 20" (500 mm) diameter cast iron or aluminum pallets. MIDACO's pallet "receiver" uses a patented mechanical clamping system that does not require air, power or hydraulics lines making it adaptable to a variety of applications.

Designed to be field retrofit able, these flexible systems adapt to most 5-axis machines. The modular design allows the systems flexibility to be increased in 2-pallet increments. Additional machines can be integrated into the system at any time.

An accuracy of +/- .0001" (+/- .0025mm) and a pallet clamping force of 21,060 lbs (9477 kg) assures reliable performance.

These systems and MIDACO's full line of pallet changers up to 120" x 40" ( 3048 mm x 1016 mm), Auto Door System and productivity accessories are USA made and thoroughly tested to provide years of reliable service.

Visit new Payback Calculator at www.midaco-corp.com or contact MIDACO at 847-593-8420 fax 847-593-8451

MIDACO Corporation
2000 E. Touhy Avenue
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Ph: 847-593-8420
Fax: 847-593-8451
Email: midaco@midaco-corp.com

Company Information:
Name: Midaco Corp.
Address: 2000 Touhy Ave.
City: Elk Grove Village
State: IL
ZIP: 60007 5368
Country: USA
Phone: 847-593-8420
FAX: 847-593-8451
http://www.midaco-corp.com

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