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6+1 Pallet Pool, VC-400/SS

   
High-volume production, unattended operation
  • 6+1 Stations
  • 22" x 14.5" Pallet Size

* Available for order with a new VC-400/SS only.

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VC Series Pallet Pool Overview

The Pallet Pool option available on Haas VC Series vertical machining centers is designed for high-volume production and unattended operation. This manufacturing solution also excels at high-mix/low-volume part runs, because the user can assign a specific part program for each pallet. Each time that pallet is moved into the machining area, the control will automatically call the assigned part program.

  • Not available for field installation
  • Must be ordered with machine
  • Ergonomic loading station
  • Manual pallet rotation for easy part loading and unloading 

Pallet Pool Specifications

  INCH METRIC
Number of Stations 6 + 1 6 + 1
Number of Pallets (includes the 2 pallets from the machine)
 7
 7
Pallet Length
 22.0 in 559 mm
Pallet Width
 14.5 in
 368 mm
Maximum Pallet Load (Workholding + Workpiece)
 500 lb
 226.8 kg
Maximum Part Length (Centered on Pallet) may vary if part is narrower than maximum 35.0 in
 889 mm
Maximum Part Width (Centered on Pallet) may vary if part is shorter than maximum 12.0 in 305 mm

Pallet Schedule Table

Pallet Schedule Table Interface

The simplified Pallet Schedule Table (PST) controls pallet scheduling functions from a dedicated screen. Pallets can be scheduled individually according to priority and sequencing requirements.

  • Each Pallet is identified with a number (1 through 6), and each storage location within the Pallet Pool and machine is identified with a letter (A through H). The storage locations do not change, but the pallet ID numbers move, so you can quickly see where any pallet is at any time. Translucent numbers indicate a pallet’s destination, while the pallet pool is in motion.
  • The LOAD ORDER column indicates the scheduled priority of each pallet. Schedule pallets by pressing the Pallet Schedule button at the load station on the pallet pool, by pressing the F2 key while the desired pallet is highlighted on the PST, or by simply entering a number in the LOAD ORDER column for that pallet.
  • Highlight the PROGRAM NAME column for a pallet, and press ENTER to navigate the programs list and select which program to run each time that pallet is loaded into the machine.
  • One-Touch function keys from the PST simplify common tasks when operating the machine.
    • Press ALTER to load the highlighted pallet into the machine and activate it's designated program.
    • Press INSERT to run the active program. This button starts the cycle in “Pallet Mode.” Pallet Mode will interpret an M199 code as: “load the next-scheduled pallet and run its assigned program” (see below).
    • Press F2 to schedule the highlighted pallet.
    • Press F3 to send the pallet on the Load Station (Shelf A) to an empty station in the pallet pool.
    • Press F4 to bring the highlighted pallet to the Load Station (Shelf A).

We developed a new M-code for use with Automatic Pallet Changers. M199 is typically used at the end of a program. When the program is started by pressing [CYCLE START] in Memory mode, the M199 acts exactly like an M30 (Program End and Reset). But if the program is started by pressing [INSERT] while the Pallet Schedule Table is displayed (PALLET MODE), the M199 will command a pallet change to load the next scheduled pallet, and then run the program associated with that pallet. This allows the user to start machining on any pallet, even a mid-program start, and continue uninterrupted machining, as long as pallets are scheduled.

Pallet Changer S.A.E METRIC
Number of Stations 6 + 1 6 + 1
Pallet Quantity 7 7
Pallet Length 22.00 in 559 mm
Pallet Width 14.50 in 368 mm
Max Pallet Load 500 lb 226.8 kg
Max Part Size (workholding + workpiece) 22.00 in x 16.00 in 559 mm x 406 mm
Dimensions - Shipping S.A.E METRIC
Domestic Pallet 180.0 in x 92.0 in x 92.0 in 457 cm x 234 cm x 234 cm
Export Pallet 182.0 in x 94.0 in x 98.0 in 462 cm x 239 cm x 249 cm
Weight 6260 lb 2839.0 kg

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