2. Technical Information
Rebel
80
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2.
Technical Information
2.1
Description of the Machine
The Rebel
80
is a PLC controlled, full servo automatic bar feeder designed to load and
feed bar stock up to 4 inches in diameter.
Features of the Rebel
80
include:
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Mitsubishi PLC controller and drive system.
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All electrical operation, eliminating the need for shop air.
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Storage for spindle liners incorporated into the bar feeder base.
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An axial shifting device to allow the bar feeder to be moved away from the lathe spindle for
maintenance or spindle liner changes with no loss of alignment.
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Soft load bar presentation to reduce the jarring effect of heavy bars dropping into the channel.
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Parameter driven fully automatic bar diameter adjustment and pusher thrust.
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Fixed piece feeding, sub-spindle mode and push to a stop methods of bar feeding.
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Return and wait function to reduce bar change time by up to 30%.
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Touch screen control panel with memory for 36 individual jobs.
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Easy to change pushers, diameters 10 and 19 (optional 8mm pusher available)
2.2
Machine Footprint