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6-Station Pallet Pool

   
High-volume production, unattended operation
  • 6+1 Stations
  • 400 mm Pallet Size

* Available for order with a new EC-400 only. 

Our 6-station pallet pool for the EC-400 is perfect for high-volume production runs, or high-mix/low-volume machining. The pallets can be scheduled individually according to priority and sequencing requirements, allowing high-priority parts to be machined first or staged more often. Completed pallets are returned automatically to the holding location, or can be sequenced to a protected operator station for immediate unloading and re-loading.

NOTE: Requires optional 50+1 or 100+1 side-mount tool changer. The Pallet Pool must be anchored for proper operation. Not available for field installation. 

  • Fully integrated solution for lights-out production
  • 6 storage locations + 1 machining station
  • 7 total pallets: 2 machine pallets + 5 additional pallets
  • 500 lb max payload per pallet (workpiece + workholding) 
  • Easy-to-use scheduling interface in the Haas control
  • Dedicated load/unload station

EC-400 Pallet Pool Overview

The Pallet Pool option available on Haas EC-series Horizontal 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.

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
 15.7 in 400 mm
Pallet Width
 15.7 in
 400 mm
Maximum Pallet Load
 500 lb
 226.8 kg
Maximum Part Diameter (Workholding + Workpiece) 22.0 in
 559 mm
Maximum Part Height (Workholding + Workpiece) 35.0 in 889 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.

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EC-400 + PALLET POOL

The completely redesigned EC-400 was specifically engineered for high-volume production and unattended operation. Pair the EC-400 with our 6-Station Pallet Pool and get true “lights out” production capabilities.

Note: Pallets are not interchangeable with the previous generation EC-400.
 

All prices and specifications subject to change without notice. Freight, rigging, state & local taxes, vendor installation charges, and dealer installed accessories are not included. Not responsible for misprints or typographical errors. Machines shown with optional equipment. Actual product appearance may differ.

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