CNC Automated Double-layer Storage System

CNC machines run fast. But the speed of the machine is not the only thing that matters. The machine only produces when it is cutting. Every minute it spends waiting for material is wasted. In many shops, CNC machines spend 10% to 20% of their time waiting for parts. That is a huge loss of potential output.

The CNC Automated Double-Layer Storage System is a simple but effective solution. Two trays alternate feeding. The machine never waits for material. When one tray is empty, the system switches to the other. The worker reloads the empty tray while the machine keeps cutting. The machine never stops.

One customer had a shop with 25 CNC machines. They tracked their machine usage for one month before installing our system. Average machine operation rate was 68%. After installing our CNC Automated Double-Layer Storage System on each machine, the operation rate went up to 82% in the first week. The owner calculated the extra output and was amazed. The investment paid for itself in less than three months.

The system uses a pneumatic cylinder drive with a 6-second switch time. Tray repeat positioning accuracy is within ±0.25 mm. The control uses a Guangdong Gumei PLC and a 7-inch touch screen. The two layers cannot move at the same time. This prevents collisions. The working temperature range is -10°C to 45°C. The system comes in three sizes: small (500×600 mm tray), medium (620×680 mm tray), and large (900×950 mm tray). It is simple, durable, and easy to maintain.