Preparing the published article.
Quick-Change Tooling for Mixed Production
Changeover time converts directly into lost output.
Selection criteria
| Parameter | Consideration |
|---|---|
| Payload | Include tool weight plus margin |
| Repeatability | Decides whether recalibration is needed |
| Passages | Integrated air, electrical and bus lines |
| Locking | Mechanical versus pneumatic, and fail-safe state |
Operating practice
- Locate accuracy mechanically with pins, not by software compensation.
- Add a presence sensor on the tool stand to avoid empty picks.
- Write a changeover program module so switching is one command.
- Log hours per tool for preventive maintenance.