EMAG has developed a production line concept for 120mm tank ammunition built around the VL 8 vertical pick-up turning machine. The projectile body is machined from solid stock in three operations, starting with drilling and internal turning, moving to external machining, and finishing with threads and undercuts. This article describes the workpiece, the machine, the process sequence, line design, and automation, and the results of the machining tests.Â
Skilled labor shortages, cost pressures, and limited floor space are challenges every manufacturer faces. For high-volume production of chucked components, that means getting more parts out of every shift and every square meter. This is where EMAG’s VL 3 DUO comes in. The dual-spindle turning machine combines two work spindles and integrates pick-up automation with TrackMotion and a parts magazine in just 24.5 m². This article highlights the benefits this offers.Â
EWS Weigele is known for its precision tool holders. What is less well known is the company’s technical standards and vertical manufacutring range – including the hard machining of its own bevel and toothed gears. A modernized VSC 400 DDS from EMAG plays a key role here. In this interview, plant manager Christian Schurr explains why the retrofit of this machine was a decisive step for EWS – technically, organizationally and strategically.Â
With the introduction of Sinumerik One, EMAG continues its commitment to the latest CNC control technology from Siemens. Replacing the proven 840D sl platform, SINUMERIK One serves as the foundation for the next generation of digitally connected manufacturing systems. Combined with EMAG’s new WinCC Unified-based software, this future-ready control system delivers maximum performance, intuitive operation and seamless integration of smart data applications.Â
As automation continues to expand in industrial manufacturing, companies face clear demands: short commissioning times, high flexibility with changing workpieces and seamless integration into existing production environments. The MRC – Modular Robot Cell, was developed specifically to meet these requirements, offering a flexible automation solution for automated workpiece handling in machining production.Â
The MRC was first introduced as a bin-picking solution, but has been designed from the beginning as a universally applicable automation system. The modular design allows different applications to be implemented using standardized modules, making it easy to adapt the systemto new tasks without major redesigns.Â
The automated production of turned parts in medium and large batch production requires CNC turning machines that combine productivity, process reliability and cost-effectiveness. The MSC 5 DUO from EMAG’s Classic series addresses these requirements with a machine configuration consistently designed for automation. As a fully automated CNC lathe with a double-spindle concept, the machine is positioned in the compact manufacturing cell segment for workpieces up to 120 mm in diameter and 85 mm in length.Â
Turning balls, especially in safety-critical areas such as the automotive industry, places the highest demands on precision, repeatability and cycle time. Components such as ball pins in ball joints play a central role in steering and chassis. Their production requires state-of-the-art turning technology – especially when it comes to large quantities and economical processes.Â
Since its founding 60 years ago, PENN GmbH has grown from a small forge into an internationally active specialist in sophisticated metal processing. In this interview, Managing Director Gernot Penn shares insights into the company’s development, its production processes and its cooperation with machine manufacturer EMAG.
EMAG is known for its wide range of manufacturing technologies. At the same time, more turnkey manufacturing systems are now possible thanks to the design and development of automated solutions. Examples include palletizing or stacking cells with integrated robots, such as the recently introduced CRC stacking cell, the MRC bin-picking automation for bulk goods, the SCS 4 basket stacking cell and many more. We conducted an interview with Johannes Mauz, Head of Engineering Automation & Robotics at EMAG, about the possibilities that EMAG offers in the field of automation.Â
Vertical pick-up turning machines are indispensable in modern manufacturing. These machines often produce in three-shift operation and are already highly optimized for specific production requirements. But how can additional increases in performance be achieved with such highly developed manufacturing systems? Jürgen Maier, Head of the Turning Business Unit at EMAG, deals with this question. In the following interview, you will learn how productivity can be further increased by direct loading into the work spindle of a vertical turning machine using a robot.Â