CNC AutoDoor – How It Works
How CNC AutoDoor Works
See CNC AutoDoor in action and understand how an existing CNC machine door can be automated for robot and cobot machine tending, improved ergonomics and automated production.
Turn the machine door into part of the automated cycle.
CNC AutoDoor automatically operates the machine door, allowing the CNC machine and automation system to coordinate access to the machining area.
- Retrofit to existing CNC machines
- Automatic opening and closing
- Robot and cobot machine tending
- Single, double and telescopic door options
- CaPa Tec installation and integration available
Automatic CNC machine door operation.
CNC AutoDoor is designed to automatically open and close the existing door of a CNC machine. This allows machine access to become part of an automated production sequence rather than relying on an operator to manually open and close the door.
How does CNC AutoDoor work?
The AutoDoor actuator is fitted to the CNC machine and mechanically connected to the existing machine door. The controller then allows automatic door movement to be coordinated with the CNC machine and wider automation system.
What makes CNC AutoDoor work?
The system combines the door actuator, drive mechanism, controller and CNC machine interface to turn the existing machine door into an automatically controlled function.
Door Actuator
The AutoDoor assembly mounts to the CNC machine and provides the mechanical movement required to operate the door.
Motor Drive
The motor provides controlled movement for automatic opening and closing of the machine door.
Belt & Pulleys
The toothed-belt and pulley arrangement transfers the actuator movement to the CNC machine door.
Control Box
The dedicated AutoDoor controller manages operation and interfaces the door system with the CNC machine.
Machine Interface
The CNC machine and automation controls coordinate door commands with the production cycle.
How it works in the cycle.
When integrated into a machine-tending system, automatic door operation becomes another controlled step within the production cycle.
See real CNC AutoDoor applications.
Watch CNC AutoDoor operating across different CNC machine configurations and door arrangements.
CNC AutoDoor safety in action.
Automatic machine-door movement must form part of the overall machine and automation safety concept. This demonstration shows the CNC AutoDoor safety functionality during automatic door operation.
CNC AutoDoor contains moving mechanical components including the motor, pulleys and toothed-belt drive. Hands, tools and other objects must be kept clear of moving components. Installation, maintenance and integration should be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and the safety requirements of the CNC machine and complete automated system.
Designed to become part of the complete CNC system.
CaPa Tec can support the AutoDoor as a standalone retrofit or integrate automatic door operation into a complete robotic or cobot machine-tending solution.
Robot & Cobot Integration
Coordinate automatic door operation with robot loading and unloading so machine access becomes part of the automated cycle.
Installation & Retrofit
CNC AutoDoor can be fitted to existing CNC machines. CaPa Tec can assess the application, install the hardware and integrate the controls.
Application Selection
Different models are available for single, double and telescopic machine doors with different travels and system capacities.
Ready to automate your CNC machine door?
Use the CaPa Tec CNC AutoDoor Finder to identify suitable models for your machine, or send us your machine details and we can review the application for you.