MIDACO Corp

2000 E. Touhy Ave
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-5368

United States
847-593-8420

Booth: 812

Since 1969, MIDACO has been a leading manufacturer of quality automation solutions which increase productivity for machining companies worldwide. We strive to be the premier innovator in the designing and manufacturing of Automatic and Manual Pallet Change Systems, Automatic Door Openers, Robot Access Doors, Trunnion Systems and other accessories for the machining industry. MIDACO products improve efficiency in all aspects of manufacturing including VMC, HMC, Bridge Mill, 5-Axis, 4th Axis, Drill/Tap and EDM machines.

MIDACO’s priority is to KEEP YOUR SPINDLE RUNNING! We employ advanced design methods in product development and incorporate the latest technologies to achieve our customers’ goal of greater and quicker production. Adding a MIDACO Pallet Changer to your new or existing machine will increase productivity by 50-60% or more, helping you get the most out of your machine tool investment. Explore how a MIDACO Pallet Changer System can increase your overall gains with this convenient Payback Calculator.

MIDACO is a veteran owned business and our products are made in the USA.

Press Releases

NEW from Midaco: Automatic Pallet Changer Mount for Robot/Cobot Arm (Aug 20, 2021)

MIDACO Automatic Pallet Changer Mount for Robot/Cobot Arm

MIDACO's A30SD, A40SD and AS50SD series Automatic Pallet Changers can be modified to mount a robot/cobot arm directly on the pallet changer control panel for enhanced collaborative automation. See this new pallet changer modification at SouthTec, October 26-28, 2021 in Greenville SC, MIDACO booth #812.

Step away and let your robot/cobot set-up parts on the pallet changer outside of your VMC while the spindle is cutting.

A robot/cobot mounted directly on the on the shuttle can easily access parts on a table or conveyor set up along-side of the MIDACO Automatic Pallet Changer and do the loading for you with precision and reliability. This modification allows the robot/cobot to set-up parts on the pallet changer outside of your VMC while the spindle is cutting, freeing the operator to perform other tasks.

NOTE: MIDACO requires robot/cobot arm specifications prior to customizing the Automatic Pallet Changer with shuttle mount. Robot/Cobot is to be purchased separately from authorized dealer.

To enhance productivity even further...

The Automatic Pallet Changer can be outfitted with a MIDACO Hydraulic Docking Sytem for automated fixture and vise clamping without the need for hose management. Fixtures stay charged while in the VMC.

View PDF for Details

For more information:

(847) 593-8420

email: midaco@midaco-corp.com

www.midaco-corp.com

NEW from Midaco: Hydraulic Docking System for Automated Fixture and Vise Clamping on Automatic Pallet Changers (Aug 20, 2021)
An Ideal Workholding Solution for Unattended Robot/Cobot Applications

See MIDACO's Hydraulic Docking System on an Automatic Pallet Changer at SouthTec, October 26-28, 2021 in Greenville SC, Booth #812. Fixtures and vises are automatically clamped and unclamped on the pallet and sent into the machining center.

Clamping fixtures or vises will STAY CHARGED on the pallet WITHOUT HOSES while in the machining center.

When new parts are put onto the pallet, the Hydraulic Docking System locks fixtures or vises into place and the pallet enters the machining center without the need for hose management.

No Hose Management Required
When a pallet comes out of the machining center, it locks back into the Hydraulic Docking Station and automatically releases fixtures or vises allowing parts to be quickly replaced.

Features:
- Hydraulic clamping WITHOUT HOSES
- Hydraulic power unit provides 3000 PSI at 1 GPM
- 2HP 230/460 3-PH motor
- 4 ports in, 4 ports out
- Quick disconnect system
- Automated clamping through the Pallet Changer control panel
Note: fixtures and vices not included. This Hydraulic Docking System is an accessory for single shuttle Automatic Pallet Changers. Configuration at an additional cost may be required for Automatic Pallet Changers with “Dual” Shuttles.

View PDF for Details

Enhance your productivity even further ...

Combine the Hyraulic Docking System with MIDACO's Robot Arm Mount available for A30SD & A40SD & AS50SD Automatic Pallet Changers.

For more information:

(847) 593-8420

email: midaco@midaco-corp.com

www.midaco-corp.com

NEW from Midaco: Automatic Pallet Changer for 5-Axis Machining Centers (Aug 20, 2021)
Automatic Pallet Changer with Pallet Carts for 5-Axis Machining Centers

Work NON-STOP on 5-Axis Machining Centers with MIDACO's Automatic Pallet-Cart Changer pallet pool. This automated pallet system allows for uninterrupted pallet transfer with an interlocked train cart* (patent pending) moving back and forth through the shuttle.

Use just one cart for a quick 2-pallet transfer or load a train of carts and go “lights-out”.

Can be used with just one pallet cart for a quick 2-pallet transfer or can be expanded by using multiple carts* depending on your production needs. Each cart holds two (2) pallets and connects to additional carts with T-pins allowing for continuous part transfer into the machine tool. The operator can load a train of carts* to run while they attend to other tasks or go "lights-out".

Productivity Features:
- Easily load and unload pallets onto carts without obstruction.
- Interlocked pallet carts are mobilized through the shuttle system on casters allowing the shuttle arm to continuously feed pallets into the 5-Axis machining center.
- Once a cart is pushed through the other side, the operator can easily load new pallets and change parts while the spindle is cutting.
- A completed pallet cart can be removed by unlocking the T-pins and rolled to a different location or to the opposite end of the train to keep production going.
- Depending on programming, after the full “pallet cart train” passes through the shuttle, the process repeats sending carts back in the opposite direction.
Specifications:
- 15” (381mm) dia. cast aluminum pallets.
- 150 lb (68kg) capacity per pallet.
- Cast iron receiver does not require air.
- +/- .0001" (.0025 mm) repeatability.
- Automated access door retrofit to the machining center.
- PLC is fully integrated with the machine.
Automatic Pallet Changer System with Carts includes:

1 – APCC15 Shuttle and Automatic Door (retrofit to the machining center)

1 – Cast Iron Receiver Base, 150 lb. capacity (with weight evenly distributed)

2 – 15” (381 mm) dia. x 1.25” (31.75 mm) thick Cast Aluminum Pallets

1 – Pallet Cart* with interlocking T-pins (holds 2 pallets)
CE Light Curtain package with shuttle guarding via a light emitter, mirrors and sensor

Additional carts* and pallets sold separately

*number of connected carts moved through the shuttle will vary depending upon the weight of parts per pallet.

View PDF for details

For more information:

(847) 593-8420

email: midaco@midaco-corp.com

www.midaco-corp.com

Products

Automatic Pallet Changer Mount for Robot/Cobot Arm

MIDACO Automatic Pallet Changer control panel modification to mount a robot/cobot arm.... More Info Less Info

MIDACO Automatic Pallet Changer Mount for Robot/Cobot Arm

Midaco Automatic Pallet Changer with Universal Robots UR10 robot arm

MIDACO's A30SD, A40SD and AS50SD series Automatic Pallet Changers can be modified to mount a robot/cobot arm directly on the pallet changer control panel for enhanced collaborative automation.

Step away and let your robot/cobot set-up parts on the pallet changer outside of your VMC while the spindle is cutting.

A robot/cobot mounted directly on the on the shuttle can easily access parts on a table or conveyor set up along-side of the MIDACO Automatic Pallet Changer and do the loading for you with precision and reliability. This modification allows the robot/cobot to set-up parts on the pallet changer outside of your VMC while the spindle is cutting, freeing the operator to perform other tasks.

NOTE: MIDACO requires robot/cobot arm specifications prior to customizing the Automatic Pallet Changer with shuttle mount. Robot/Cobot is to be purchased separately from authorized dealer.

To enhance productivity even further...

The Automatic Pallet Changer can be outfitted with a MIDACO Hydraulic Docking Sytem for automated fixture and vise clamping without the need for hose management. Fixtures stay charged while in the VMC.

View PDF for Details

For more information:

(847) 593-8420

email: midaco@midaco-corp.com

www.midaco-corp.com

Hydraulic Docking System

Hydraulic Docking System for Automated Fixture and Vise Clamping on Automatic Pallet Changers... More Info Less Info

With the Hydraulic Docking System on a MIDACO Automatic Pallet Changer, fixtures and vises are automatically clamped and unclamped on the pallet and sent into the machining center WITHOUT HOSES.

An ideal workholding solution for unattended robot/cobot applications

When new parts are put onto the pallet, the Hydraulic Docking System locks fixtures or vises into place and the pallet enters the machining center without the need for hose management.

Clamping fixtures or vises will STAY CHARGED on the pallet WITHOUT HOSES while in the machining center.

No Hose Management Required

When a pallet comes out of the machining center, it locks back into the Hydraulic Docking Station and automatically releases fixtures or vises allowing parts to be quickly replaced.

Features:

Hydraulic clamping WITHOUT HOSES
Hydraulic power unit provides 3000 PSI at 1 GPM
2HP 230/460 3-PH motor
4 ports in, 4 ports out
Quick disconnect system
Automated clamping through the Pallet Changer control panel

Note: fixtures and vices not included. This Hydraulic Docking System is an accessory for single shuttle Automatic Pallet Changers. Configuration at an additional cost may be required for Automatic Pallet Changers with “Dual” Shuttles.

View PDF for Details

Enhance your productivity even further ...

Combine the Hyraulic Docking System with MIDACO's Robot Arm Mount available for A30SD & A40SD & AS50SD Automatic Pallet Changers.

For more information:

(847) 593-8420

email: midaco@midaco-corp.com

www.midaco-corp.com

Industrial CNC Vacuums

Industrial Vacuums for CNC Machining Coolant, Oil and Chips... More Info Less Info

Industrial Vacuums for CNC Machining Coolant, Oil and Chips

MIDACO’s Industrial CNC Chip Vacuum Systems are designed to meet the extraction and recovery needs for coolant, oils, and emulsions with efficient filtration of metal chips. Depending on vacuum model, these chip vacuum systems allow for easy disposal or quick coolant/oil recovery and reintegration back into the machine. Decrease CNC machine downtime and reduce maintenance and oil replacement cost due to CNC clean up.

Benefits of a MIDACO Industrial CNC Vacuum:

Quick CNC clean up saves money in reduced production idle time.
Save on resources appointed to cleaning.
Increase the lifetime of lubricant.
Increase operator safety and convenience.

Industrial CNC Chip Vacuum Features:

Material enters chamber falling into the solids container.
Separator basket of micro-perforated carbon steel for chip filtration.
Added 150 micron PPL filter for very fine chips.
Liquid separated from solids is drawn into the tank for easy draining or reintegration.
Sensor stops the vacuum when the tank is full.
Flow reversal and liquid reintegration feature available on select models.

View PDF for Details

For more information:

(847) 593-8420

email: midaco@midaco-corp.com

www.midaco-corp.com

Automatic Pallet Changer

A4020SD Automatic Pallet Changer... More Info Less Info

Get 60-70%+ More Productivity Out of Your Existing Machining Center

The A4020SD mid-size Automatic Pallet Changer will be one of the models featured at Southec in MIDACO’s booth #812. Designed for VMC’s with an approximate 40”(x) by 20”(y) travel, this automatic shuttle system comes standard with two (2) aluminum 40” x 19” x 1.5” (1016mm x 482.6mm x 38.1mm) pallets - cast iron pallet option is also available - and can be mounted on either the left or right side of the machine tool.

Easily integrated via M-codes the shuttle is servo driven and automatically switches pallets in approximately 15 seconds depending on the weight of the parts. The A4020SD’s standard 1,000 lb (454kg) capacity pneumatic receiver is mounted directly onto the machine tool table and ensures a repeatability of +/-0.0001” (.0025mm). A 2,000 lb (908kg) capacity receiver option is also available.

MIDACO helps make machining more efficient. This reduces the cost per man hour per piece which helps manufacturers compete with lower cost labor countries.

For a job shop to increase productivity without incurring unnecessary cost it needs to gain more value from its EXISTING machinery. Whether you're running a large production job or multiple programs, don't let the spindle sit idle. Change parts while the machine is cutting. Idle time on your machining center can cost hours of revenue over one week. Imagine how much is lost in a month or a year in production idle time. MIDACO helps make machining more efficient. Adding a Pallet Changer to your existing machine will increase productivity by 60-70% or more. This reduces the cost per man hour per piece which helps manufacturers compete with lower cost labor countries. Explore how a MIDACO Pallet Changer System can increase your overall gains with this convenient Payback Calculator.

Idle machine time means slow production and lost profit per each machine owned.

Midaco Pallet Changer with parts on pallets MIDACO's shuttle system is integrated with your machine's control panel to automatically switch pallets onto a receiver mounted directly to the machine table. You can attend to other tasks as the pallet changer switches out the next batch of parts in seconds, virtually eliminating your spindle idle time. Return to your machine to load the next batch of parts while your machining center continues cutting.

MIDACO's shuttle system is integrated with your machine's control panel to automatically switch pallets onto a receiver mounted directly to the machine table. You can attend to other tasks as the pallet changer switches out the next batch of parts in seconds, virtually eliminating your spindle idle time. Return to your machine to load the next batch of parts while your machining center continues cutting.

Automatic Pallet Changers also avaialble in Dual Pallet Shuttle Systems for VMCs, Bridge Mills and Machines which Do Not Move in Y-Axis

Large Machining center showing left side of pallet changer

In recent years we’ve expanded our line of pallet changers to accommodate the need for large precision parts machined to tight tolerances for the aerospace, energy, automotive, military, power generation, oil and gas industries. These jobs cause significant spindle downtime due to the long and involved process of heavy, large part change over.

Dual shuttle systems are avaialble in pallet sizes from 22"x15" up to 190"x 72" with a 32,000 lb capacity.

Pallet Changers are a simple solution to eliminate unnecessary spindle downtime on large as well as small and mid-size machining centers.

Midaco Automatic Pallet Changer render showing light beams of CE light Curtain

Optional Light Curtain

All models of the Automatic Pallet Changer System are available with a Light Curtain package (meets CE compliance). With 3-sided guarding via a light emitter, mirrors and sensors, a pallet change will not occur if the invisible light beams surrounding the shuttle system are breached.

View PDF for Details

For more information:

(847) 593-8420

email: midaco@midaco-corp.com

www.midaco-corp.com

Midaco Chip Fan

Midaco's New CNC Machine Tool Fan for Cleaning Chips and Coolant... More Info Less Info

Midaco's New CNC Machine Tool Fan for Cleaning Chips and Coolant

Regular maintenance of your CNC machine tool is essential to your shop's productivity and investment. One of the most important aspects of CNC machine maintenance is the consistent chip removal and coolant cleaning during production to avoid damage to equipment and lowered product quality. Blowing and cleaning chips and coolant is now a CONTROLLED process.

Automatically clean off your parts and fixtures UNATTENDED between machining cycles.

The MCB5 Midaco Fan eliminates the need to pause production for maintenance and uses your machine’s control to clean “unattended” between machining cycles while keeping the chips and coolant INSIDE the machine tool. Midaco's automated CNC chip cleaning fan frees your operator or robot from time spent on chip cleaning tasks and reduces idle time in the machining process.

Keep the chips and coolant INSIDE the machine tool. Change cleared off parts OUTSIDE the machining center on a Midaco Pallet Changer WHILE the spindle is cutting. Keep your VMC working for YOU!

The MCB5 Midaco Chip Fan is engineered to provide the best results possible when it comes to removing machined chips and coolant from your table, workpiece or fixture. This innovative machine tool chip removal fan is the perfect compliment to any Midaco Pallet Changer System on your VMC. By eliminating unnecessary idle time due to part clean up and part changeover, you will get the most out of your machining center on both big and small, short run or production jobs.

Midaco CNC Chip Cleaning Fan Features:

Midaco Chip Fan and shaft placed at chuck

Automated Cleaning - Installed into your toolholder and mounted in the machine spindle. Based on your geometry, simply program the Midaco Fan similar to that of a facemill.
Steel cylindrical mounting shank manufactured with a weldon flat, is made out of U.S. 4140 steel and is 0.75” (19.05mm) dia. Can be mounted into your collet chuck or endmill holder.
Through coolant ready to clean workpieces prior to fan use.
Operating Speed: 5,000 - 8,000 RPM
Shank with weldon flat: U.S. 4140 steel, 0.75" (19.05mm) dia.
Durable and abrasion resistant fan blades manufactured utilizing glass fiber reinforced nylon. Designed with an easy disassembly feature allowing quick replacement as needed.
Blade Length: 4.5" (114mm)
Dia. w/ Open Blades: 10" (254mm)
Dia. w/ Closed Blades: 2.7" (68.58mm)
Replacement blade(s) comes with spring holding pin and positioning pin preassembled. Available as a "Single Blade Kit" or a "4-Blade Kit".

View PDF for Details

For more information:

(847) 593-8420

email: midaco@midaco-corp.com

www.midaco-corp.com