ICON 6-250 Multi Station Machining Cell:

Unifying 4 machining centers with a 4 second station-to-station pallet transfer system

St. Louis, MO – ICON Technologies, a division of Hydromat, offers a unique multi-station milling machine, the ICON 6-250, to the precision metal cutting market place. Equipped with 4 machining stations, 2 dedicated loading/unloading stations, and simultaneous vertical and horizontal axis capabilities, the ICON was developed around flexible machining principles.
Multi-station transfer technology enables simultaneous machining on all four stations, making the machine ideal for medium to high production of complex work pieces requiring multiple operations. The heart of the ICON 6-250 design lies in its six-position pallet changing table, which quickly transports the work holding pallets from station to station in 4 seconds. Two pallets are dedicated to robotic loading and unloading, with an option to use one as an idle station for gauging or work piece inversion. These features allow the ICON to achieve maximum output with a small footprint; it replaces up to six standard machining centers on a shop floor.
The ICON’s part sizes range up to an 8” cube, and features up to eight tools in the cut at once with 8 machining units; four horizontal and four vertical units. These four cutting stations produce 5-sided machining with 4-axis interpolation; 6 sides if the idle station is used for work piece inversion. Each machining unit is equipped with its own HSK 63 size 12-tool changer allowing maximum flexibility.

Ideally suited for the production of automotive, aerospace, hydraulic, and HVAC parts, the ICON 6-250 was designed for production where complex cuts and tight tolerances are critical. The ICON engineering committee includes a wide array of manufacturing disciplines and works closely with the customer to develop an innovative and individual production solution.
Hydromat, Inc., is the industry leader in the manufacture and assembly of precision transfer machines and has a reputation built on a commitment to product quality, customer service, and technological innovation. ICON Technologies also features the ICON 8-150 and 6-150, available with an optional 5th axis. These Mill/Turn Centers are perfect for medical applications and other precision machined parts.