Workpieces loaded into the CNC machine weigh around 80 kg. Operators have to carry them from the material rack, thread them through the machine door, and set them onto the chuck. Carrying a heavy load close to the body in a tight space makes it easy to hit the machine table or catch a hand.
FullSharp installs a pneumatic jib crane right beside the machine, fitted with an 80 kg rated hook on the arm end. The pneumatic unit carries the workpiece weight, so the operator only guides the direction and swings the arm to center the workpiece on the chuck, then reverses the motion to unload the finished part.
Pneumatic jib crane with hook installed beside a CNC machine, feeding a workpiece into the machining area.
No need to call in extra staff or wait for a crane. Downtime between workpieces is shorter.
The workpiece follows the rigid arm without swinging inside the machine door, reducing damage to the chuck and cutting tools.
The pneumatic unit carries the load instead of the operator, who can stand upright instead of straining to lift.
FullSharp visits your site to measure the workpiece weight, the distance from the material rack to the machine door, and the ceiling height above the machine. We then choose the column position, arm reach, and end effector type to match your exact parts. Schedule a site survey with FullSharp to get a solution.