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    1. Molds & Tooling

    Parts loader allows unattended machining

    Nov. 9, 2020
    Haas' UMC Auto Parts Loader simplifies setup for operators, interfacing directly with the Haas control to offer plug-and-play machining to boost production.
    Haas Automation Inc.
    Umc 500 Apl 2

    UMC Auto Parts Loader The Haas Auto Parts Loader (APL) allows for fully automated loading and unloading of parts with Haas’ UMC-500 and UMC-500SS universal machining centers. Parts are arranged on the table in an equally spaced grid pattern, and the operator follows step-by-step instructions to set up the process in minutes. The raw material can be round, hex-shaped or square and vary in size from 1 inch by 1 inch to 6 inches by 6 inches.

    What’s new? The APL, which began shipping in October.

    Benefits Simple, affordable automation. The APL interfaces directly with the Haas control to offer plug-and-play unattended machining to boost production. It includes a light curtain for operator safety.

    Haas Automation Inc., Oxnard, Calif., 805-278-1800, www.haascnc.com

    Vital statistics        
    Maximum part size        6 inches by 6 inches        
    Maximum part weight per gripper        10 pounds        
    Table size        48 inches by 28 inches        
    Table load capacity        1,000 pounds        

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