Lang Technik has launched the Haubex system, which is able to transform machine tool magazines into highly efficient automation systems. Negating the need for expensive pallet changers, feeding systems and robots, Haubex allows users to effortlessly automate their machine tools and significantly increase the efficiency of operations.

The cost-effective Lang Technik system provides flexibility and improved planning possibilities as is it not dedicated to any one machine tool. Rather, a single Haubex system is deployable across several machines. As no additional communication or installation procedures are required, commissioning is rapid and trouble-free.

The heart of Haubex is a work-holding hood that serves as a carrier and loading system for the clamping device which securely holds a workpiece blank. Multiple hood/clamping device arrangements are stored in the tool magazine, transferred to the machine and automatically exchanged at the end of each machining cycle, just as tools would be routinely swapped to and from the magazine.

Explaining the benefits of the new Haubex system, Lang Technik UK director Gareth Barnett says. “Early adopters of Haubex are reporting significant rises in their efficiency and productivity levels, brought about by much increased machine tool utilisation times. In addition to filling-in previously non-productive machine tool downtime, the system can create additional time windows for alternative value-adding activities. Early users are also using the system to extend their productive working hours by allowing Haubex-enabled machine tools to continue performing considerably extended unmanned production after the end of each working shift.”
For further information www.lang-technik.co.uk