Automation from Hermle
Ready to step your machining up a gear?
Hermle’s innovative automated solutions provide unmatched flexibility, productivity and ease of use for operators and engineers. Their automation options come super-charged with powerful technologies and industry-leading software at every level.
The Hermle automation family
Pallet changers
Tried and tested automation technology.
Hermle’s selection of pallet changers represents the most cost-effective form of machine tending. But, this doesn’t mean they aren’t powerful.
Pallet changers significantly increase the productivity of your machining centre, and like all Hermle’s production systems, there are several variants to meet your exact requirements.
Hermle pallet changer technical data
Technical Data |
PW 100 for C12 |
PW 150 for C22 |
PW 850 for C42 U (MT) |
PW 2000 for C52 U (MT) |
PW 3000 for C52 U (MT) |
PW 3000 for C62 U (MT) C52 U (MT) |
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Pallet sizes (mm) |
320 x 320 | 320 x 320 400 x 320 |
400 x 400 500 x 500 630 x 630 630 x 500 Ø 750 (MT) |
800 x 800 100 x 800Ø 1000 (MT) |
800 x 800 100 x 800Ø 1000 (MT) |
800 x 800 100 x 800Ø 1000 (MT) |
Max. Transport weight (kg)
Note limitations in the basic machine! |
100 | 150 250 (single gr.) |
850 600 (3-fold clamping) |
2000 | 2000 | 3000 |
Pallet pockets without storage unit | 6 | 4 (single gr.) 6 |
3 | 2 3 (at 800 x 800) |
– | – |
Pallet pockets with storage unit | 11 18 |
10 (single gr.) 11 18 |
5 6 (3-fold clamping) |
– | 5 9 |
5 9 |
Handling systems
Adaptable automation. Hermle’s range of handling systems offers versatile automation options.
• Single repetitive tasks
• Complex multi-stage operations
• High production work
• Small batches
HS Flex handling systems
HS Flex is a flexible pallet handling system that can be configured for various machine platforms in the Hermle range. Available in two sizes: standard and heavy, the HS Flex system has options for a huge range of applications.
HS Flex Standard
The standard version works with small to medium-sized machines with payloads up to 450kg.
• C12
• C22
• C32
• C42
• C250
• C400
HS Flex Heavy
The heavy system is designed for larger machines, handling bigger pallets and payloads up to 1200KG.
• C32
• C42
• C400
• C650
Robot systems
Pure automation power. The strength of Hermle’s robotic systems lies in their flexibility.
They can load and unload pallets, be fitted with an automatic gripper-change, and load parts directly into the machine’s hydraulic/pneumatic workholding.
They make intelligent decisions, and optimise and improve your machine’s operations. If the system finds a lack of resources, the software will reprioritise the order schedule and move on to other jobs, ensuring time isn’t wasted.
Glueing this all together?
Dynamic software
Hermle Automation Control System
Driving Hermle’s automation options is HACS
(Hermle Automation Control System).
HACS autonomously controls all elements of its pallet changer system, handling system, or robot system, optimising and adapting schedules should any errors occur. Tooling changeover and set-up occur together, reducing machine non-cutting time and lead times while increasing production capacity.
• All tasks in sight at all times
• Fully integrated into machine
• Automates time-consuming tasks
• Intuitive with minimal hands-on control
• Efficient allocation of resources
• Less waste, fewer mistakes
Hermle Information Monitoring Software
For both automated and stand-alone machines, HIMS (Hermle Information Monitoring Software) provides crystal-clear monitoring.
HIMS takes ownership of registering errors and alarms, rapidly transmitting messages and stoppage information to operators and production control.
Status Monitor
• Quick overview of live status
• Detailed history
• Easily export data
Event-Messenger
• All tasks in sight at all times
• 24h email and SMS notification for events and errors
• Calendar for notification periods
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