Gimbel’s Machine-Tending Solution
Maximize CNC Production with Simple In-Machine Automation
THE PROBLEM:
Low CNC Output
CNC Machines have limited uptime and therefore limited production output. Either adding additional labor shifts or traditional automation is extremely cost-prohibitive.
GIMBEL TURNKEY SUCCESS GUARANTEE
SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OR YOUR MONEY BACK
THE SOLUTION:
Gimbel CNC Automation
In-Machine Automation is the fastest ROI and
easiest-to-implement CNC Machine-Tending Solution. In-Machine Automation uses the machine’s existing kinematics to automate part loading and unloading.
GIMBEL TURNKEY SUCCESS GUARANTEE
SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OR YOUR MONEY BACK
Easy & Quick Part-Loading
for Your CNC Machine
Gimbel Automation's Machine Tending Solution is a cost-effective and low-risk solution to quickly automate the Machine-Tending of your 3 or 5-Axis Vertical CNC Milling Machine.
Since all of Gimbel's system's run on the machine's existing kinematics and G-code, there is zero need for custom control panels or additional software. Instead, Gimbel provides simple and easy to use Program Generation and Macro-Templates, that make programming quick, easy, and automatic.
Integrated Automation
Pallets and Rotary Modules
One of the challenges of using In-Machine Automation for CNC Machine-Tending is how to flip the component 180 degrees to machine the second side.
With Gimbel’s Two-Op Automation Module, Rotary Automation Module, or CNC Flip Station, the part is easily flipped over and machined in one continuous cycle. The Two-Op Pallet & Rotary Module feature 96mm Pullstuds for quick and easy setup changes.
The Gimbel IntraLoad™ is the
Fastest ROI Pallet System
Some parts just palletized automation. However, most palletizing systems cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.
This is why we invented the patent-pending Internal Pallet Loader, that uses your 5-Axis CNC-Machines Spindle Head with Gimbel’s IPL Actuator to automatically grip and deposit nine pallets onto your CNC Machine Table.
LineLoad™ Conveyor System is a Production Powerhouse
While Spindle Grippers are incredibly powerful, they are often difficult to use in 5-Axis applications since you have nowhere to store the parts.
That’s where the patent-pending Conveyor Loading System comes in. The machine’s side auto-door opens, allowing the Conveyor Loading System to advance and Gimbel Grippers to grab parts for completely automatic machine-tending. The process continues until the desired number of parts are made.
Air Powered AutoVises™
Make Automation a Breeze
One of the challenges of automated machine-tending using parts (instead of pallets) is reliably gripping the raw stock, and then reliably releasing it in an automated manner.
This is exactly why we carry a full line of Self-Centering Precision Air-Powered Vises for CNC Machining. These vises feature an all steel and stainless-steel construction, 0.0008” repeatability, and spring-based retention to hold onto your parts, even in the event of air failure.
GripFlipGrip™ CNC Automation Modules
- Machine Two Ops in One Cycle
In a matter of minutes, run complete two-op parts automatically with built-in part flipping. - Automated Macro Programming
Our provided Macro program does the automation and math for you. - Integrated Vises and Flip Station
Two AutoVises™ & QuickFlip180™ on an integrated base with 96mm pullstuds.
IntraLoad™ Pallet Automation for CNC
- Automatic Pallet Changing
Using the machine's existing kinematics, automatically change pallets - No Additional Floorspace Needed
The IntraShelf™ Shelving Unit fits entirely within the machine's existing enclosure - Effortless Programming
Calling a pallet is as simple as calling a tool. One single command exchanges the pallet on the CNC
GimGrippers™ and GimVacs™ for CNC Tending
- Easiest & Cost-Effective CNC Tending
Add to almost any CNC using Air/TSC/FloLink™ for fast automatic CNC part loading. - Easy & Automatic Programming
Fully automated programming with our program generator. Make gripper programs in seconds. - Even More Parts with GimVac™ Grabbers
Automate part loading with the power of vacuum with GimVac™. Available with FloLink or Through Air.
LineLoad™ Conveyor Loading System
- Adjusts in Seconds for New Setups
In a matter of seconds, you can adjust the fences for new parts. In a few minutes, you're running lights out. - Automatically Feeds Parts
Actuates parts to loading location where the Gripper or Vacuum Grabber loads and unloads parts. - PLC & Safety-Interlocks
Optional safety interlocks including suite of sensors and light curtains for safety and reliability.
Self-Centering Pneumatic CNC AutoVises™
- Easy Automated Workholding
Clamp and release stock automatically. 100mm and 75mm Models Available. Clamp force up to 3,500lbs. - Consistent & Repeatable
Consistent clamp force and 0.0008" Repeatability. - Adjustable and Easy-to-Use
Self-Centering and adjustable. Serrations make changeovers super fast. Hard & Soft Jaws available.
Automatic TumbleBlast™ Baskets for Blasting
- The Easiest Way to Automate Blasting
In a matter of minutes, you can fully automate your blasting. - Speed and Angle Control
Fully-Adjustable speed and angle for perfect blasting. - Optional Noga-Style Blasting Gun Mount
With our optional Noga-Style Universal Mount, you can easily adjust your blasting gun to any position.
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The Gimbel Advantage
Fast ROI CNC Productivity
- Our solutions are almost always 10-times more cost-effective than Robots, Cobots, or Pallet-Systems
- With our solutions, parts go in as raw stock blanks and come off of your machine finished and ready.
- We've made programming incredibly easy with our Program Generator and Macro Templates.
Enable Your Employees
- Free up staff to work on high-value activities with easy and automatic CNC Machine-Tending Production.
- Shop-Floor can easily generate one-op programs using our Online Program Generator
- Turn labor scarcity challenges into an automated production opportunity
Turnkeys & Installs
- We offer Turnkeys & Semi-Turnkeys where we prove out the entire process beginning to end for you
- We work entirely around your part, your machine, and your existing stock.
- Unlike many other Automation Vendors and Systems Integrators, CNC Machine Tending Automation Solutions is all that we do.
Discover How Gimbel’s CNC Machine Tending Automation Can Transform Your Production
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Case Studies
Manufacturer Automatically Makes Thousands of Electrical Parts with GimGrippers™
Gimbel’s CNC Machine Tending solution is compatible with virtually and vertical milling center, and the nature of In-Machine Automation makes it simple and fast to program.
Learn how one manufacturer, Precision Product Development, used Gimbel’s Two-Op Pallet and Gripper to automatically make thousands of production components.
Case Studies
Gimbel Grippers Transform Production of Lightweight Parts
GimGrippers™ and GripFlipGrip™ Pallets are amazing for production parts under five pounds.
Discover how a manufacturer of production machined components for Laser-Cutters, Blackwell Engineering, has been running their production fully-automatically using the gimbel's In-Machine Automation Systems.
