»micBox« Start Menu

The home screen displays all important information at a glance and features a clear, comprehensive, and user-friendly surface. The operator can view information about the loaded tool and the current robot status at any time, and important messages are reliably displayed. From this central user interface, the operator can quickly navigate to all other areas within the control software. The system can be started with just one click!

What advantages does the ZOLLER »micBox« offer over manual assembly of cutter heads?

The fully automated processes, which operate independently of operator’s personnel, ensure the highest level of process reliability. An additional, invaluable advantage is end-to-end traceability. Furthermore, continuous production enables a significant increase in efficiency as well as substantial cost savings—crucial economic advantages for the future.

»micBox« Database Overview

The database overview permits the operator to view all relevant information about the currently loaded tool. It precisely displays how many indexable inserts have been used and how many times an exchange has occurred—all of which is monitored and recorded automatically. Through convenient submenus, the operator can enter and adjust all necessary tool data quickly and simply on the configuration page.

»micBox« user interface

The control system’s graphical user interface provides a clear overview of all available modules—from the robot controller to the rotation and swivel unit to the screw lubrication station. Each module can be conveniently controlled manually, as can the robot itself directly through the software. Important status displays such as robot status, tool ID, and messages remain visible at all times—even when exchanging between pages. This ensures maximum transparency and ease of use.

How can you track the exchange of indexable inserts in the »micBox«?

The software and the database function with associated tool IDs document, for each tool, how many times an indexable insert or screw has been used.

»micBox« Tool Configuration

The tool configuration is simple for the operator: This allows new tools to be created quickly and all necessary information for the robot to be entered. Existing tools can also be easily edited and refreshed at any time. The “Delete from DB” and “Write to DB” buttons allow tool data to be managed directly and conveniently in the database—deleting or adding tool data is reliable and seamless.

What are the maximum tool holder sizes that can be recorded in a »micBox«?

With the ZOLLER spindle, the »micBox« can accommodate tools up to HSK 125.

Is the screwdriving unit monitored additionally, and can the torque be adjusted variably in a »micBox«?

The screwdriving unit fitted to the robot monitors the torque every time a screw is tightened. Depending on the screw, cutter head, and indexable insert, the torque can be adjusted up to 7 Nm (maximum 10 Nm).

»»micBox««

Name: »»micBox««
Brand: Zoller

ZOLLER »micBox« – Vollautomatischer Wendeschneidplatten-Wechsler

The »micBox« is ZOLLER’s fully automatic system for mounting, rotating, flipping, and exchanging indexable inserts on milling tools—it operates without human intervention and thus ensures absolute process reliability. Processes that previously required time-consuming manual labor can now be executed with precision and without errors, making the »micBox« a game-changer in your manufacturing operations.

Multiple Gripper Magazine

Gripper Magazine –

which can store up to six grippers for different indexable inserts.

Agile 6-axis robot

6-axis robot –

from Fanuc, which is used to precisely exchange the indexable inserts and torquing tools.

Integrated magazine for indexable inserts

Magazine for indexable cutting inserts –

offers sufficient space. The two magazines inside the »»micBox«« can be filled in different ways.

Integrated Lubrication Unit

Lubrication Unit –

for screws features a specialized grease and guarantees that the screws can be simply released using the screw unit.

Moving Rotation and Tilting Unit

Rotation and Tilting Unit –

the 6-axis robot fills the unit with indexable inserts. This process of using the 6-axis robot to insert the indexable inserts into the turning and indexing unit ensures that the inserts are properly reoriented. The screw magazine ensures that a new screw is always used for the tool as needed.

Efficient Screwing Unit