The FleXsys LE Load/Extract system from Edge Technologies offers a seamless solution for fully automating the handling of long, slender shafts, transforming single-spindle CNC lathes into continuous production centers. Designed to maximize your productivity and minimize downtime, this system handles bar stock up to 2.5 inches in diameter and lengths extending to 66 inches. The automation process is managed by a sophisticated gripper system that handles part insertion into the pusher collet, requiring no adjustment for different diameters, simplifying changeover.

A key feature of the FleXsys LE is its precision: each new shaft is fed to a positive stop for reliable machining operations, with final accuracy dependent on the lathe’s turret positioning and the use of a dead-length collet chuck. The robust design ensures no marking or damage to the shafts during handling. Furthermore, the system includes load and unload table trays that are 30 inches in length and adjustable, providing flexible incline settings. With a fast load and unload cycle time and a programmable Human-Machine Interface (HMI), the FleXsys LE is a reliable solution for efficient, unmanned long shaft production.