Turning, drilling, milling and grinding are essential processing steps in machining technology. They are usually carried out one after the other with several machine tools, which are typically equipped with various control system types. The result is a mix of different technologies and control generations. This setup is frequently encountered on shop floors and causes corresponding maintenance costs. To avoid this and to offer customers an efficient, integrated solution, machine manufacturer SEMA implemented an innovative application: All CNC processing steps are carried out via a single rotary system. This is made possible by the SINUMERIK ONE digital native CNC controller from Siemens, which supports continuous operation and integration of various technologies in a single machine.

High productivity for automotive manufacturing: The SEMA C-Series transfer machines are highly accurate, rotary cutting systems for large-volume processing. The SEMA MT-40-C allows components up to a cube size of 100 mm to be processed simultaneously on decoupled workpiece carriers at eight to 20 stations. The stations can be oriented horizontally or vertically, and the tool spindle can be moved in three axes. The workpiece itself can also be rotated on the C-axis on the workpiece carrier. The machine is loaded via an upstream automation cell. At the removal point, the finished workpiece is transferred to the subsequent automation cell. The production speed is enormous, a mere five to seven seconds per workpiece.

Up to 20 CNC machining centers combined in one machine