The MCD/280 is an advanced CNC automatic machine designed for the production of bricks and various components for wooden toys. The machine is equipped with a 7-axis CNC and features a loader, a cutting unit, two multi-spindle drilling units, 2 vertical spindles, and three aggregates, each with 3 horizontal spindles.
The operator loads the bars into the loader, stacking them one on top of the other. The bottom bar is pushed against a reference plate, and a CNC slide feeds it into the first gripper, where it is clamped and cut to the desired length according to the specified model.
The first gripper, controlled by three interpolated axes, moves the piece under the different operating units, where it is machined on the accessible faces. Once the operations are completed, the piece is transferred to the second gripper where it is completed. At the end of the processing, the first gripper returns to the initial working position to begin the new cycle. This configuration allows the two grippers to work simultaneously on different faces, speeding up the production process.