HWACHEON Machinery Europe

AWC - Automatic Workpiece Changer

Compact solution for loading and unloading your machining center

The AWC works on all Hwacheon Machining Centers
The D2-5AX in conjunction the AWC 20
Workpieces are attached on HSK-100A holders for accurate positioning.
Max. Workpiece dimensions which the AWC is capable to handle.
Function principle
Floor Space of AWC 8 - Small space consumption, less costs
Floor Space of AWC 20 - Small space consumption, less costs

The AWC 8/20 offers many useful and innovative functions on a small footprint at an attractive price range. It can be quickly and inexpensively retrofitted to existing machines and helps them to be more productive. The AWC is available in two sizes: up to 8 or 20 (AWC 8 or AWC 20) raw parts with a max. Diameter of 300 mm and a maximum weight of 80 kg can be loaded for autonomous processing.

Features: 
Palette changer
NC Controls: 
Fanuc
Siemens
Heidenhain
Promotional Video: AWC attached to D2-5AX

Compact solution for loading and unloading your machining center

The AWC 8/20 offers many useful and innovative functions on a small footprint at an attractive price range. It can be quickly and inexpensively retrofitted to existing machines and helps them to be more productive. The AWC is available in two sizes: up to 8 or 20 (AWC 8 or AWC 20) raw parts with a max. Diameter of 300 mm and a maximum weight of 80 kg can be loaded for autonomous processing.

HSK-T100 holders are used here as workpiece holders. The workpieces are clamped onto these using vices, screw connections or other clamping systems. Loading and unloading takes place at the frontally accessible set-up station via a door that also allows working with a crane. The solid construction ensures a permanently reliable workpiece change within 41 seconds. This means that the machine can manufacture continuously and without worries, even in unmanned shifts.

You can automate the following machines with the AWC 8 or 20:

Machine series

Automation solutions for CNC machines have many advantages:

Higher productivity through longer run times. Lower personnel costs through autonomous processes and unmanned shifts. More...
The AWC works on all Hwacheon Machining Centers
Compact solution for loading and unloading your machining center
Palette changer
Outside View
Automatic pallet loader for one or two machining centers.
Palette changer
GR5 in conjunction with Hi-TECH 230
Gantry Loader for Fast and Accurate Workpiece Handling

Technical Information

ItemUnitAWC 20AWC 8
Amount of pallets208
Floor spacem2,4 x 3,42,4 x 2,1

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Videos

Promotional Video: AWC attached to D2-5AX
Premiere on the EMO 2019
AWC Prototype to demonstrate its function principle.