Milling and deburring in a single process step

Automatic sample preparation for the steel industry: New machine prepares up to 800 samples per day.

Milling and deburring in a single process step

Milling machine in operation.

With the new milling machine HS-F 3000, Herzog Maschinenfabrik is for the first time launching an automatic sample processing machine which automatically deburs the samples after milling. Another new feature is the tool changing system, which gives the machine high flexibility when it comes to processing samples of different materials. The machine makes a major contribution to cost cutting in the sample lab as processing times are short and operation is fully automatic throughout the entire processing cycle.

Herzog“s HS-F 3000 3-axis milling machine comes with an entirely new design for use in automated laboratories. A key feature of the machine is the automatic deburring of the samples after milling. With process sequences optimized, the machine can mill one sample in just about 30 seconds. It is therefore able to achieve throughput rates of up to 800 samples per day.

The machine has been designed to handle a wide and varied range of samples of materials occurring in the steel industry, from soft metals through to the hardest pig iron. The extremely sturdy spindle, which is supported in five bearings, ensures that even the hardest of materials can be processed with high precision and reproducibility. The HS-F 3000 machine can process oval, square, round and double thickness samples.

The entire process cycle from feeding of the sample – by a robot or a human operator – via milling and deburring through to the removal of the samples takes place automatically. Milling chips are collected in a container and may be used for spectral analysis.

The automatic tool changing system, which has a magazine for up to six different tools, guarantees highly flexible sample processing. The control system selects the optimal milling cutter for the specific properties of each sample and places it into the spindle. Thus, the machine operates autonomously without any human intervention over long periods of time, even if samples of different materials need to be processed.

The integrated Simatic S7 PLC controller guarantees error-free processing of the most varied of samples. Up to 18 parameter-defined programs can be stored. Consequently, the samples are always milled with optimal cutting speeds and material removal rates. The control system also monitors the service times of the individual tools, indicating necessary tool changes and other due maintenance work on the touch panel.

When designing the HS-F 3000 sample milling machine, Herzog placed particular emphasis on the versatility of possible mechanical connections and the flexibility of software interfaces. Thus, the machine seamlessly integrates into Herzog“s robot-based and linear automation systems.

Like all other Herzog machines, the HS-F 3000 is extremely sturdy, guaranteeing high milling quality and contributing to the return on investment. The HS-F 3000 is hermetically sealed and noise insulated.
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About Herzog

Herzog Maschinenfabrik, a leading supplier of sample preparation systems for the iron and steel industry, offers integrated solutions for samples of a wide range of materials from pig iron through to high-alloyed special steel grades.

Herzog designs machines for the milling and grinding, separating and stamping as well as crushing, pulverizing and pressing of samples. The range of products includes manual stand-alone units, linear systems and fully robotized automation systems.

In addition to the optimal preparation of the sample surface, Herzog attaches great importance to the handling of the samples. The integrated laboratory automation systems guarantee the fastest possible transport via pneumatic tubes, high-speed sample handling including unpacking and transfer of the samples by automatic handling systems, as well as intelligent sample management by means of the „PrepMaster“ control software.

Herzog is a globally active company with an export share of approx. 95 percent. At its main plant in Osnabrück, Germany, about 250 employees develop and manufacture the machines and systems for the global market. With subsidiaries in Japan, China and the USA, and a comprehensive network of branches in various European countries, in Canada, Korea, South Africa, Egypt, Australia, Brazil, China and Mexico, Herzog guarantees swift field service around the world.

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