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  • Scalable Automation solutions for various types of machines from a multitude of machine tool manufacturers.
  • Whatever the Automation requirement,
    the Transformer can be tailored to serve your needs : customer-specific solutions.
  • Modern design and smart technical solutions
    using standardized modules allow for cost-effective yet flexible Automation.
  • User-friendly cell management software:
    complex Automation made easy !
  • Everything from your single source supplier :
    GF Machining Solutions

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Begin

Begin with a single machine and small magazine capacity.

Add

Add a second machinine and rotary magazine for more capacity.

Extend2

Place the Transformer on rails and add magazine capacity to serve additional machines, or start with a similar solution from the beginning.

Extend1

Extend the rails for even more magazine capacity and machines.

Tailored to serve your needs

Milling

Milling application

  • Three Milling machine
  • Rack magazines
  • Multiple loading station
  • Draining station

Milling

Wire-cutting EDM (WEDM) application

  • Five WEDM machines
  • Rack magazines
  • Loading station
  • Drying station

MixedTech

Mixed technologies

  • Two EDM machines
  • One Milling machine
  • One coordinate measuring machine
  • One cleaning machine
  • Drain station
  • Rack magazines
  • Multiple loading station
  • Rotary magazine

For cost-effective solutions

StandardModules

Standardized modules

1. Transformer unit, For 100/150/200 kg transfer weights

2. Rotary magazine, large capacity in a small footprint

3. Rack magazine, Full rack or half rack magazine for electrodes or workpieces.

4. Work preparation/loading station. One single station for reloading workpieces on pallets or used as loating station.

5. Multiple loading station. Load and unload parts without stopping the Automation cell.

6. Drying station. Blow off and dry workpieces with air.

7. Draining station. Empty dielectric/cutting fluid from workpiece cavities.

8. Cleaning machine. Clean, rince and dry the workpieces.

 

Technical specifications

TechSpec
Transformer 100/150/200 & Transformer Linear 100/150/200
Payload 100, 150, 200 kg.
220, 330, 440 lbs.
Max. X-reach 1250 or 1500 mm
49.21 or 59.05 in
Max. Z-reach 1400 mm
55.12 in
Max. C-rotation 300°
Stationary cell, max. # of machines Up to 3
Linear cell, max. # of machines
 Up to 12
Rail type Standard (Transformer 100)
Heavy (Transformer 150/200)
Max. rail length Standard 20 m, 786 in
Heavy 30 m, 984 in
Max. transfer weight
(pallet and workpiece)		 100 kg, 220 lbs (Transformer 100/Transformer Linear 100)
150 kg, 330 lbs (Transformer 150/Transformer Linear 150)
200 kg, 440 lbs (Transformer 200/Transformer Linear 200)
Accessories
Rack magazine, max. pallet size 700 x 450 mm (27.56 x 19.68 in)
Rotary magazine, max. pallet size 320 x 320 mm (12.6 x 12.6 in)
Multiple loading station Depending on tooling and number of positions
Loading station max. 200 kg (440 lbs), 450 x 450 mm (17.71 x 17.71 in)
Cleaning machine max. 200 kg (440 lbs), 500 x 500 mm (19.68 x 19.68 in)
Draining station max. 200 kg (440 lbs), 450 x 450 mm (17.71 x 17.71 in)
Drying station WEDM max. 30 kg (66 lbs), 300 x 300 mm (11.11 x 11.81 in)

Optional grippers

OptionalGrippers

Sizes

A = 2610 mm/102.75 in, 2680 mm/105.51 in* or 280 mm/111.81 in**
B = 1400 mm/55.11 in
C = 640 mm/25.20 in, 710 mm/27.95 in or 730 mm/28.74 in**
D = 1250 mm/49,21 in
E = 1250/1500 mm/49.21/59.05 in

*Rail type: standard
**Rail type: heavy


 

Technical specifications

Magazines

Magazines are available in two basic designs: rack and rotary.
Each magazine unit consists of a number of shelves (determined by the height of the workpieces in question).

Magazines
Rotary magazine
Tooling* Pos.** Size in mm (in)
Dynafix 4
5		 320 x 320 (12.6 x 12.6)
290 x 290 (11.4 x 11.4)
GPS 240 4
5
6		 320 x 320 (12.6 x 12.6)
290 x 290 (11.4 x 11.4)
260 x 260 (10.2 x 10.2)
MacroMagnum 8
10
12
 210 x 210 (8.27 x 8.27)
185 x 185 (7.28 x 7.28)
160 x 160 (6.3 x 6.3)
GPS 120 12
 160 x 160 (6.3 x 6.3)
Macro
 36 65 x 65 (2.56 x 2.56)
Option: Rapid ID scanning
Full rack magazine
Tooling* Pos.** Size in mm (in)
Macro 12 70 x 200 (2.75 x 12.2)
Macro 116 6 150 x 150 (5.9 x 5.9)
MaccroMagnum 4
5		 210 x 210 (8.27 x 8.27)
170 x 170 (6.7 x 6.7)
Dynafix 2
1		 400 x 400 (15.75 x 15.75)
700 x 500 (27.56 x 19.68)
GPS 70 1 95 x 95 (3.74 x 3.74)
GPS 240 3
2
 275 x 275 (10.83 x 10.83)
400 x 400 (15.75 x 15.75)
Delphin 400 x 400 2
1
 400 x 400 (15.75 x 15.75)
700 x 500 (27.56 x 19.68)
Half rack magazine
Tooling Pos.** Size in mm (in)
Dynafix 1
 480 x 400 (18.9 x 15.75)
GPS 240 1
 480 x 400 (18.9 x 15.75)
Delphin 400 x 400 1
 480 x 400 (18.9 x 15.75)
Options Additional shelves
Door for loading from behind

* Other tooling upon request.

** Positions per level.
Note: The maximum height of the workpieces depends on the number of levels.

Accessories

Accessories

Multiple loading station & LFT Loading station

Used for loading and unloading without the need to stop the Automation cell.

  • The station is equipped with ID antennas and presence sensors.
  • It can be configured to meet the requirements of tooling type and part sizes.

Loading Station

Used for preparing the workpieces. The station has doors for easy access and side guards.

  • Max. workpiece size: 450 x 450 x 450 mm
    (17,7 x 17,7 x 17,7 in)
  • Max. load: 200 kg
  • Drip tray for oil and flushing liquid
  • Presence monitoring
  • Prepared for chuck installation, including foot control and pneumatic connections

Options

  • Manual flushing liquid sensor
  • Manual Indexing unit, 4 x 90°, with locking device ID antenna

Cleaning machine

A washing machine intended for cleaning, rinsing and air drying metal components placed on a pallet.
The unit consists of an insulated cabinet with a lifting door, fixed spraying system and a rotating fixture for the pallets. The unit is automatically loaded by the robot.

Maximum part size
500 x 500 x 500 mm (19,7 x 19,7 x 19,7 in)
including pallet, chuck and workpiece

Maximum weight
200 kg (440 lbs) including pallet, chuck and workpiece

Drying station

A station with two stages to blow off and dry the workpiece.

  • First compartment removes fluids with compressed air.
  • Second compartment dries the workpiece.

Drain station

After machining, the workpiece is placed in the station where the remaining dielectric is tipped out of the cavities and fed back to the machine.

Optional: flushing nozzles available.

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