Hwacheon AWC
Automatic workpiece changer
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8, 20 or 40 position workpiece changer for Hwacheon D2-5AX and M1-5AX 5-axis machines
The AWC is Hwacheon's automatic workpiece changer for its 5-axis machining centers. It swaps raw and finished workpieces on HSK-T100 holders in a sequence set for each workpiece, so the machine can run long stretches of complex 5-axis work unattended. It comes in 8, 20 and 40 position versions and takes workpieces up to 420 x 170 mm or Ø300 mm and 80 kgf (Ø150 mm and 30 kgf on the 40P), loaded at a side-mounted setup station while the machine cuts. Hwacheon's catalog lists the D2-5AX and M1-5AX, and its site lists the D Series.
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- Compatible machines
- D2-5AX, M1-5AX
- Workpiece capacity
- 8, 20 or 40 (8P, 20P, 40P)
- Max workpiece size
- 16.5 x 6.7 in or Ø11.8 in
- Max workpiece weight
- 176 lb / 66 lb
Features
01Separate work setup stationRaw parts are loaded and finished parts collected at a side-mounted setup station while the machine keeps cutting. The sub station works 1 holder on the 8P and 3 holders on the 20P.
02HSK-T100 workholdingHolders sit on an HSK-T100 interface, and center vises such as LANG and 5th Axis fit. Standard holders are Ø160 mm x 70 mm high: 2 with the 8P, 4 with the 20P and 6 with the 40P.
038, 20 or 40 positionsThe 8P and 20P take workpieces up to 420 x 170 mm or Ø300 mm and 80 kgf including the holder. The 40P takes up to Ø150 mm and 30 kgf.
- 04Scheduling by workpieceA machining sequence and NC program are registered for each workpiece, and the status and progress of each job can be monitored.
- 05Servo-driven transferThe transfer runs on servo motors: 1.8 kW for X-axis forward and reverse and 1.8 kW for Z-axis rotation. Air and power come from the machine, with no change to its power capacity.
- 06Low-interference clamping for 5-axis workThe clamping system is laid out for less interference during 5-axis machining. A work probe is available as an option.
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Specifications
| Item | AWC | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8P | 20P | 40P | ||
| Workpiece | ||||
| Max. workpiece size, Rectangular Typein | in | 16.5 x 6.7 | 16.5 x 6.7 | - |
| Max. workpiece size, Cylindrical Typein | in | Ø11.8 | Ø11.8 | Ø5.9 |
| Max. workpiece heightin | in | 10.6 | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Max. workpiece weight (including work holder)lb | lb | 176 | 176 | 66 |
| Standard work holder | ||||
| Interface | HSK-T100 | HSK-T100 | HSK-T100 | |
| Holder sizein | in | Ø6.3 - 70H | Ø6.3 - 70H | Ø6.3 - 70H |
| No. of Holders Provided as Standardea | ea | 2 | 4 | 6 |
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