In response to the global trend of smart manufacturing that calls for low quantity and diverse flexible production, Mindman Industrial Co., Ltd. launched the MCTC Automatic Tool Changer to satisfy this market demand. The MCTC Automatic Tool Changer is mainly used in conjunction with robot arms. It allows a robot arm to quickly change the end tools such as Gripper, Pneumatic Tools, and Vacuum Pad based on different applications, to achieve flexible production and quick production line change. Depending on the difficulty level, manual production line change and calibration could take between 10 mins. to several hours. If the MCTC Automatic Toll Changer were used, production line change could be done instantly by just changing the program settings, even achieving the possibility of mix line production. It saves customers the manual operation cost while also converting the time saved into actual production efficiency. Currently this product has been widely applied in the Automotive Industry, Manufacturing Industry, Logistics Industry, and Automatic Equipment related industries. It has helped customers achieve the goal of smart production lines.
From a product design perspective, this product differs from the market’s mainstream locking method, by using a unique tapered locating stud to achieve locking. It allows automatic locating accuracy when joining base plate(R) and tool plate(T), as well as automatic wear clearance compensation. Users’ primary concerns for industrial products are the product’s performance, quality, and durability. This product’s repeat accuracy of ±5µm is superior to the mainstream specification. Moreover, during the development phase, it passed the product life test at 150% of the rated payload weight for 3 million cycles, while still maintaining accuracy superior to other products. Thus, under normal usage, the product’s life expectancy is over 8 years, without users having to worry about accuracy degradation.
For safety, this product deliberately incorporated the self-locking mechanism design. The internally installed high-tension springs ensure that when the source of air pressure is lost, the end tool module would not fall, providing exceptional safety. Meanwhile, maintenance convenience is also addressed. Wear-prone tapered locating stud and locating pin utilizes fastened-by-screws design, allowing customers to service and replace the parts themselves without the need to return to the manufacturer for service or replacement of the whole unit.
About Mindman Industrial Co., Ltd.
Mindman Industrial Co., Ltd. was established in 1979 with the vision to provide high-quality automation components for a wide variety of industries.
During the past 40 years, Mindman has devoted to the expansion of its product range. Thanks to its R&D Department, the company is proud to possess diversified product lineup including solenoid valves, air treatment units, pneumatic cylinders, electric actuators and all different types of fluid power accessories.
Mindman believes that fast delivery of automation components is the key to success in the market. Through complete vertical integration of all manufacturing processes and automated warehouse, the company is confident to achieve on-time delivery.
To keep quality high during the whole production process, it implements strict quality control. Mindman thoroughly controls the process via standard operation procedure (SOP), statistical process control system (SPC) and total productive management (TPM). Most importantly, Mindman commits to providing products with 100% inspection after assembly.
Currently, Mindman products are exported to more than 90 countries around the world. It’s devoted to building relationships with customers worldwide and providing them with strong support. This includes online 3D drawing, inventory check and promotional programs, etc. In the vast automation market, Mindman will spare no effort in establishing itself as a world-class premium automation components supplier.
