CNC Machine-Tending Automation Solutions

Make Your CNC Machines
Load Themselves

CNC Machine-Tending Turnkeys IntraLoad™ UMC Pallet Changer In-Machine Automation Products

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.

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GIMBEL TURNKEY SUCCESS GUARANTEE

SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OR YOUR MONEY BACK

THE SOLUTION:

Gimbel CNC Automation

Gimbel's In-Machine automation uses the existing kinematics to automate part tending. Incredibly fast-ROI and simple to integrate. Full Turnkeys & Automation products are available.

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GIMBEL TURNKEY SUCCESS GUARANTEE

SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OR YOUR MONEY BACK

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Fast-ROI Automation: What We Do

Gripper Automation: How it Works

TWO-OP AUTOMATION: THE BENEFITS

Semi-Turnkeys™ for CNC Automation

  • Automate Production without the Leanring Curve
    Have everything fully-implemented for you, including code, soft jaws, and grippers & grabbers.
  • Full Validation on Our Machines
    Before we send out your turnkey, we fully validate the process on our own machines, ensuring reliable automation.
  • Ships to Your Shop & Web Training
    The ready-to-go system ships to your shop, and we train your team in three virtual training sessions, and offer full system support.
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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
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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.
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CNC Grippers & Vacuums

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.
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Self-Centering Air Vise

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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Auto-Tumble Basket

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.
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Turnkey Machine Tending Automation

Turnkey Machine
Tending Automation

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Spindle Grippers & Vacuum Grabbers

Spindle Grippers &
Vacuum Grabbers

CNC Grippers

Vacuum Grippers

Integrated CNC Automation Modules

Integrated CNC
Automation Modules

GripFlipGrip™ Pallet

Roto-GripFlipGrip™ Module

CNC QuickFlip™ Station

Automated Workholding

Automated
Workholding

CNC Air AutoVises™

Rotary Air AutoVises™

AutoVise™ Jaws

5-Axis Automation
Systems

IntraLoad™ Pallet Loader

Auto-TumbleBlast™
Blasting Baskets

Small TumbleBlast™

Giant TumbleBlast™

Full Service CNC Turnkeys

Our Proven Turnkey Process gets you running automated production without the hassle and without needing your own applications engineers. From concept, to implementation, to after-sales support, we have you covered.

1

30 Minute Discovery Meeting

30 Minute Discovery Meeting
30 Minute Discovery Meeting
  • About Us
  • About You
  • Your Parts
  • Our Solutions
2

Free Turnkey Proposal

YOUR CUSTOM AUTOMATION PLAN
YOUR CUSTOM AUTOMATION PLAN
  • Full Process Design
  • CAD Mockup
  • Proposal Pricing
3

In-House Build & Test

COMPLETE PROCESS VALIDATION
COMPLETE PROCESS VALIDATION
  • Process Design Finalization
  • Program Template Generation
  • Complete Build & Test (Off-Site)
  • Process Video Demonstration
4

Install & Training

IMPLEMENT SYSTEM & TRAIN STAFF
IMPLEMENT SYSTEM & TRAIN STAFF
  • Onsite Install & Testing
  • Customer Training
  • 3x 45 Minute Training Sessions
  • Additional 3 Hours of Phone/Video Support

TECHNICAL SUPPORT & ADVISORY

HARDWARE SALES & SUPPORT

ADDITIONAL TURNKEYS & AUTOMATION

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Automating Machines Across The Globe

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ORANGE VISE COMPANY
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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.

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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.

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