In machining, many types of workpieces, produced in high volumes, in various mechanical fields, from automotive to the electrical industry, and even in locksmithing or plumbing, are manufactured starting from a bar whose geometry depends on the finished workpiece.
Unlike classic multi-spindle lathes, where the bar is always rotating, Combybar machines the workpiece without rotating the bar, and this is a distinctive feature that brings with it a number of opportunities that make it an extremely competitive product.
As we have already reported in the article ‘Traditional Multi-Spindle Lathe. Comparison with the Combybar Transfer Machine’ Combybar is therefore the perfect alternative because it provides greater advantages over multi-spindle lathes. First, the cycle times achievable with Combybar provide significant productivity gains while still maintaining the required accuracy standards. The size of the bar length, which is, theoretically, unlimited, allows, in addition to greater autonomy, less downtime and less material waste. The standard bar loader can be configured to load a bundle of bars with a maximum length of 6 meters. In addition, the individual processing steps are independent of each other, so each single step can be performed with the optimal technological parameters.
Combybar is an efficient product: it improves both quality and productivity because of its cutting speed, which is not limited by the number of revolutions the bar can rotate, while at the same time reducing cycle times, thanks to the fact that workpieces can be drilled axially from both sides.
Bar geometry is not a limitation: round, square, hexagonal, or extruded bars of any shape can be machined.
No bar facing required: this saves material and bar cutting cycle time
Minimum bar end section: material saving
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Combybar's modular system makes it possible to offer technologies that meet customer needs while ensuring a high level of efficiency. The modules are amply sized, and the work area is easily accessible to facilitate maintenance and reduce setup costs during workpiece changeover. Chip disposal is ensured by large discharge ports in the machine frame. Multiple machining operations can be performed and, if necessary, the workpieces produced can be checked both inside the machine, in dedicated stations, and outside with post-processing systems. The machine can be fed by means of a ‘bar loader’ system or, if appropriate, with an anthropomorphic robot, thus enabling it to adapt to different user requirements. |
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It is managed through the intuitive Picchi User Friendly user interface, which provides the operator with all the information needed to program and optimize the process in a logical sequence. Other areas are dedicated to maintenance and continuous monitoring of production, even remotely, as required by the Industry 4.0 philosophy. |
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In summary, Combybar not only represents a technological evolution, but also embodies Picchi's ongoing commitment to excellence. Through a combination of advanced technical expertise and a solid knowledge base, this product stands out for its reliability and superior performance, offering tangible benefits to users.
The consolidated experience and the know-how accumulated by Picchi over the years are a crucial factor in ensuring the quality of the final product. The ability to tackle complex challenges and find innovative solutions is the result of a long and meticulous journey in design and engineering that confirms Picchi's leadership in the field.
