Fixturing and palletizing systems are important components for reducing the set-up time. The set-up process has to
take place parallel to the production time. Meaning that the tools and workpieces are prepared outside. Therefore, the
production on the machine is only interrupted for workpiece or tool change.
Advantages of a Palletizing System:
• Workpiece and fixture set-up parallel to the production time
• Quicker and more precise workpiece and fixture change from machine to machine
• Increase of the productivity by increase of the machine uptime
• Less expensive rationalization measure .
Comparison of the Set-Up Times (with and without fixturing and palletizing system)
