Automation keeps manufacturing alive! - Fastems

Th e Flexible Pallet magazine provides a cost eff ective alternative
for more fl exibility, when the tailored MLS system seems too big
an investment and the FPC container is not quite enough anymore.
Based on standard modules with confi gurable options, FPM creates
an ideal and easily aff ordable solution for machining workshops to
increase their automation level and unmanned production.
“FPM is a standard product that ensures fl exibility and expandability,”
says Matti Nurminen, R&D Manager of Fastems. “Th is
product has been developed to improve the effi ciency of your entire
workshop, as it can grow along with your goals from a one to ten
machine system, if needed.”
made for users
A new control system provides FPM users with an easy-to-learn
and easy-to-use graphical interface that guides and supports users
in their diff erent tasks and manufacturing operations. “Th ese control
functions are not only simple to use but also extremely fl exible,”
Nurminen emphasises. “Th e control system extends in response to
your needs and the same system supports manufacturing of both
large batches and single parts.”
“A further advantage is the working ergonomics. Th e loading
station has been designed to allow users to work in more comfortable
and ergonomic positions,” Nurminen continues.
matched with production
Th e modular system grows together with your production goals – as
far as your vision can take you. “At its smallest, the system consists
of a machine tool, loading station and storage rack for 12 machine
pallets,” Janne Konttila, Product Manager of Fastems points out.
“With extension modules you can increase the storage capacity to
more than 100 machine pallets and ten machine tools”
“Another interesting option is the multi-face machining functionality
of the control system, which enables automatic scheduling
of parts without the operator’s involvement. Th is allows making the
most urgent pieces fi rst and helps minimise the number of required
pallets and tools,” Konttila continues.
plug and produce
“Th e new generation FPM has also been designed with special focus
on quick installation and easy maintenance”, Konttila states. “Confi
gurable standard modules ensure quick installation and start-up,
which means that the investment pay-back starts rapidly,” he states.
“As a reliable system, FPM supports preventive maintenance. For in-
Matti Nurminen (left ) and Janne Konttila.
High usability with
a new generation
graphical user interface.
Th e stacker crane is
suitable for modern
MCs.
stance, easily accessible lubrication points permit servicing without
extra disassembly.”
“Of course, you can also request Fastems comprehensive service
packages and make your easy maintenance no maintenance at all.
Th is way you can concentrate solely on your core business,” Konttila
concludes.
ideal for machine manufacturers
Th e FPM’s strengths are evident not only to parts manufacturers but
also to machine suppliers who gain the opportunity to easily integrate
state-of-the-art pallet automation into their machines.
“Th e confi gurable, simple and user-friendly system is easy to
supply with diff erent machines for various customers. Th e open
control interfaces allow machine suppliers to customise their own
functionalities, such as reporting. Also, the exterior appearance can
be adapted to the machine supplier’s own colours. When needed we
will give full support for integration and training,” Matti Nurminen
says, listing benefi ts.
FPM off ers an excellent example of Fastems off ering to machine
manufacturers. “We want to serve machine suppliers with easy automation
integration. In the future, we will put even more emphasis
on the features that ensure easy supplier-specifi c customising.”
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