Rijk Imminkhuizen saw automation as the only way to stand up to low-wage countries. The choice fell on Xcelerate, which Imminkhuizen has been working with for a number of years now. Xcelerate’s ease of use and flexibility were particularly appreciated. Although Xcelerate was initially purchased for the production of medium series, Imminkhuizen quickly noticed that the system is also very suitable for small series. In addition, the company designed its own gripper fingers and inlays – the plates in the drawers that hold the products in place – so that the lowest possible changeover time was achieved.

Xcelerate is designed to load workpieces into a single machine. From lathes to milling machines and from bench grinders to measuring benches, Xcelerate enables automatic finishing of production series. The automatic loading system can be linked to both new and existing CNC machines. This enables unmanned production for a wide range of machines, so you can focus on more complicated tasks in the workplace. Moreover, Xcelerate can continue operating automatically after closing time.

By moving Xcelerate, you can perform various machine operations using Cellro’s robot loading system. Within 15 minutes, Xcelerate can be moved between up to 4 CNC machines. After this, you can immediately proceed with your jobs. Xcelerate is centered in the floor by means of conical holes. In this video, you can see how this works.