About System 3R

Used System 3R Workholding and Automation Machines for Sale

Resell CNC is your Simple. Reliable. and Trusted.® source for used System 3R workholding and automation machines — including the WorkMaster and WorkMaster Linear modular automation cells, compact WorkPartner 1+ and WorkPartner 2+ pallet changers, WorkPal Compact Servo retrofit changers, six-axis Fanuc robot cells (transfer weights from 70 to 600 kg, linear strokes 4 to 20 m), and the full System 3R reference and palletization lineup including Macro, MacroMagnum, MacroTwin, Delphin and Delphin BIG, Dynafix, Matrix, Twist Lock, Combi, Locx, LX, and Unimatic systems for EDM, milling, grinding, laser, and measurement.

System 3R International AB was founded in 1967 in Sweden as a developer of productivity-increasing equipment for metalworking and has been part of a Swiss industrial group, GF Machining Solutions (Georg Fischer), since 2001. The company is headquartered in Vällingby, Sweden, with the US headquarters and Technical Center in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. System 3R's signature One Minute Set-up concept reduces job changeovers to a single fixed zero point (modeled on a Formula One pit stop), and its neutral open architecture means System 3R workholding and automation cells integrate with virtually any machine tool brand or process: die-sinking EDM, wire EDM, milling, grinding, laser machining, additive manufacturing, and measurement. Macro reference systems hold repetition accuracy from 0.002 to 0.001 mm with workpieces up to 50 kg, and palletization scales from 25 mm round pallets up to 400 by 400 mm formats.

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System 3R Automation Cells & Pallet Changers

System 3R's automation lineup ranges from the compact WorkPartner 1+ and WorkPartner 2+ pallet changers (serving one or two machines with one to three modular magazines and integrated pneumatic chuck control) to the WorkMaster modular cell (up to four machines on a single cell, modular rack or rotary magazines, half-rack capacity to 1,200 kg total), the WorkMaster Linear next-generation system, and the WorkPal Compact Servo retrofit unit for tool and pallet changing. For non-palletized parts and very high payloads, System 3R supplies six-axis Fanuc robot cells with transfer weights of 70, 165, 350, or 600 kg and linear strokes from 4 to 20 m. All cells run on System 3R's WorkShopManager software, which coordinates pallets, grippers, NC programs, chuck adapters, and quantities across multiple machines.

System 3R Workholding, Reference & Palletization Systems

The Macro line of workholding chucks is the System 3R signature: precision reference elements in cemented carbide or hardened ground steel, available in Standard, High Performance, and Nano accuracy ratings, with the MacroMagnum heavy-duty variant for larger workpieces. The Delphin modular clamping system, Delphin BIG large-format reference, MacroTwin twin chuck, Twist Lock direct clamping chuck (watchmaking, microengineering, medical), and Unimatic wire EDM holders cover specialty applications. The Dynafix and Matrix palletization platforms move parts from machine to machine and process to process with consistent accuracy. All systems use the open-architecture reference geometry that System 3R is known for.


Founded	1967, System 3R International AB, Sweden
Headquarters	Vällingby, Sweden
Parent Group	GF Machining Solutions (Georg Fischer / +GF+) since 2001
US Operations	System 3R USA Inc. headquarters and Technical Center, Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Best Known For	One Minute Set-up reference concept; open-architecture workholding compatible with all machine tools; modular automation cells for EDM, milling, grinding, laser, additive, and measurement
Popular Tooling	Macro, MacroMagnum, MacroTwin, Delphin, Delphin BIG, Dynafix, Matrix, Twist Lock, Combi, Locx, LX, Unimatic
Popular Automation	WorkMaster, WorkMaster Linear, WorkPartner 1+, WorkPartner 2+, WorkPal Compact Servo, six-axis Fanuc robot cells (70 / 165 / 350 / 600 kg), WorkShopManager software
Industries Served	Mold & die, EDM job shops, medical, aerospace, automotive, watchmaking, microengineering, packaging, electronics, additive manufacturing

What to Look for When Buying a Used System 3R

Verify reference accuracy and chuck condition. System 3R workholding uses precise reference elements in cemented carbide or hardened ground steel, with Macro chucks holding repetition accuracy of 0.001 to 0.002 mm. On used Macro, MacroMagnum, MacroTwin, and Delphin chucks, inspect reference surfaces, indexing pins, drawbars, and clamping for wear. Confirm reference geometry on every pallet and matching chuck pair, since accuracy depends on mating-surface integrity. On Dynafix and Matrix, verify Z-reference surfaces, seals, and pallet flatness.

Test the changer mechanism, magazines, and grippers. On WorkPartner 1+, WorkPartner 2+, WorkMaster, and WorkMaster Linear cells, cycle the pallet changer through every magazine position and confirm clean indexing and clamping. Verify modular magazine racks (light, heavy, or rotary), shelf alignment, and that load levels (typically 150 kg per shelf, 1,200 kg total on the half-rack) hold without deflection. Check gripper jaws for tipping and rotary function and pneumatic chuck control. On Fanuc robot cells, test the full envelope and payload.

Inspect WorkShopManager software, Cell PC, and integration. System 3R cells run on WorkShopManager, which tracks NC programs, cassettes, grippers, chuck adapters, and quantities. Confirm the Cell PC, software licenses, and ID system (with or without auto-scanning) transfer with the machine. On Fanuc robot cells, verify the robot controller and teach pendant, end-of-arm tooling, and integration files. Software license transfer is the most important non-mechanical item.

System 3R Automation Cells & Robotics

WorkPartner 1+ & WorkPartner 2+ (Compact Pallet Changers)

The WorkPartner 1+ is a compact pallet changer for one or two machines, with one to three modular magazines (light, heavy, or rotary), pneumatic gripping and chuck control, large doors, and an optional Cell PC. The WorkPartner 2+ is the next-size unit with greater capacity. Both are popular retrofits on milling, EDM, and grinding machines for unattended pallet changing.

WorkMaster & WorkMaster Linear (Modular Cells)

The WorkMaster is a modular automation system whose changer serves up to four machines in a single cell, mixing milling, die-sinking EDM, wire EDM, grinding, and measurement. Magazines are modular rack or rotary, matched to the System 3R pallet system. The WorkMaster Linear is the next-generation version on a linear track. Both run on WorkShopManager with optional Cell PC, ID systems, and customized grippers.

WorkPal & Six-Axis Fanuc Robot Cells

The WorkPal Compact Servo is a retrofit tool and pallet changer for adding automation to existing machines. For non-palletized parts and high payloads, System 3R offers six-axis Fanuc robot cells (Fanuc 710iC and similar) with transfer weights of 70, 165, 350, or 600 kg and linear strokes of 4 to 20 m, integrated with milling, EDM, and measurement.

System 3R Workholding, Reference & Palletization

Macro, MacroMagnum & MacroTwin Chuck Systems

The Macro reference and chuck system is the foundation of System 3R, in Standard, High Performance, and Nano accuracy ratings, with repetition accuracy of 0.001 to 0.002 mm and workpieces to 50 kg. The MacroMagnum handles larger and heavier workpieces. The MacroTwin twin-chuck design clamps two pallets simultaneously for maximum throughput on EDM and milling.

Delphin, Dynafix, Matrix & Specialty Tooling

The Delphin modular clamping system and Delphin BIG large-format variant cover heavy and oversize workholding. Dynafix palletization uses aluminum pallets with high-alloy steel reference elements and Z-references for fully automated workholding. Matrix pallets (Matrix 185 and others) integrate with the broader cell. Twist Lock is built for round and square blanks in watchmaking, microengineering, and medical work; Unimatic covers wire EDM. Pallet sizes scale from 25 mm round to 400 by 400 mm.

How to Sell Your Used System 3R

System 3R products hold strong resale value due to open-architecture compatibility with all major machine tool brands, the dominance of WorkMaster, WorkPartner, and Fanuc robot cells in EDM and mold-and-die job shops, and ongoing support through GF Machining Solutions and System 3R USA. Low-hour automation cells with current WorkShopManager and complete tooling sets are in high demand on the secondary market.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Used System 3R Equipment

Are used System 3R automation cells reliable?

Yes. System 3R has built workholding and automation in Sweden since 1967 and is a leading specialist in tooling, palletization, and lights-out automation for EDM, milling, and grinding. WorkMaster and WorkPartner cells are designed for 24/7 unattended production. Parts and software are supported through GF Machining Solutions and System 3R USA in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.

What software does System 3R use?

System 3R automation cells run on WorkShopManager, which coordinates NC programs, cassettes, grippers, chuck adapters, machines, and production quantities across the cell. The Cell PC may include an ID system for tool and workpiece tracking. License transfer is essential when buying a used System 3R cell.

What should I inspect before buying a used System 3R?

Inspect chuck reference surfaces and pallet mating geometry, drawbars and clamping, magazine alignment and load capacity, gripper function (tipping and rotary), pneumatic seals, Cell PC and WorkShopManager license status, robot controller and teach pendant on Fanuc cells, and the completeness of the tooling set (chucks, pallets, adapters, holders).

Which System 3R products hold their value best?

WorkMaster and WorkMaster Linear cells, WorkPartner 1+ and 2+ pallet changers, Fanuc robot cells (especially 350 and 600 kg payloads), and complete Macro and Delphin tooling sets hold the strongest residual values. Cells with current WorkShopManager and active licenses command additional premium. Call (844) 478-8181 for valuations.

Will System 3R work with non-GF machines?

Yes. System 3R uses a neutral open architecture, so the reference and palletization systems integrate with any machine tool brand and process — milling, die-sinking EDM, wire EDM, grinding, laser, additive, and measurement — under a single zero-point concept.

How do I sell my used System 3R?

Call (844) 478-8181 or email sales@resellcnc.com. We buy every System 3R model nationwide. Free 24-hour appraisal.