When the zero point positioning system is combined with a CNC machining center to adapt to heavy workpieces, stable machining needs to be achieved through high load-bearing design, precision positioning mechanism, and automation integration. The following are key adaptation solutions:
1. System integration method
Basic board installation: Install the zero point locator base board directly on the CNC machining center worktable, and connect it to the workpiece or pallet through positioning pins to achieve quick positioning and locking.
Heavy duty load-bearing design: The system can support up to 2000kg, with a clamping force of 119kN and a tightening force of 385kN, ensuring that there is no displacement risk for heavy workpieces during processing.
Automatic chip removal and sealing: In a dusty environment, the locator is equipped with a compressed air cleaning interface (such as 0.6MPa) to automatically blow away iron chip impurities; The fully sealed structure prevents dust from entering the transmission mechanism.
2. Key technologies for adapting heavy-duty workpieces
High rigidity structure: Made of alloy infiltrated carbon steel material, key components are hardened (such as guide rail quenching), with high fatigue strength and adaptability to lateral impact.
Accuracy guarantee: Repetitive positioning accuracy ≤ 0.005mm, planar runout ≤ 0.01mm, ensuring machining consistency even for heavy workpieces.
Turntable and tray matching: The pre adjustment station is equipped with a CNC mechanical turntable (such as a C-axis bearing capacity of 2000kg), which supports multi angle machining of workpieces; The tray library design supports caching and fast exchange of heavy workpieces.
3. Implementation Process Example
Workpiece pre-processing: Offline clamping and alignment of workpieces are carried out at the pre adjustment station, and zero point positioning pins are used to fix them on the back of the pallet.
Machine tool docking: Place the tray with the workpiece into the zero point positioning unit of the machining center through the positioning pin, and the mechanical locking is automatically completed after the gas is cut off.
Processing monitoring: Integrated clamping detection function (PNP signal output), real-time feedback on locking status to ensure safety.
4. Application scenarios
Aerospace large components, such as casings, blades, and other heavy parts, can be machined on five sides through a zero point positioning system, reducing assembly time by 90%.
Automotive mold manufacturing: In flexible production lines, robots are used to quickly change trays, carrying over 1 ton of workpieces and improving production capacity utilization.