ROBOWORKER Automation Systems

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1 ROBOWORKER Automation Systems Loading, Unloading, Palletizing, Machining, Inspecting and Packaging of Precision Parts

2 ROBOWORKER Your Partner for Innovative Automation and Inspection Technology ROBOWORKER Team Automation Systems for Powder Presses and Machining of Green Parts Handling Systems for Machine Tools and Grinding Machines Service Special Machines for Cutting Inserts Inspection and Packaging Machines

3 ROBOWORKER The Specialist for Innovative Automation and Inspection Technology We are an expanding international company from the Lake Constance area, specializing in the development and supply of top quality, inno - vative automation and inspection systems. We mainly concentrate on the processing of high precision components, such as powder pressed parts or sintered components made of carbide, iron powder, ceramics and special material. For more than 20 years we have been offering tried and tested systems meeting nearly all of our customers requirements. Our portfolio ranges from the unloading of presses and grinding machines, the machining of green parts, the automation of coating processes and re-palletizing tasks to entire inspection and packaging lines. ROBOWORKER systems are notable not only due to their short cycle times and high number of processable parts but also due to their modular design. ROBOWORKER delivers systems ready for operation for customized applications. Depending on the customers needs we also supply our own applications which can be expanded with optional accessories. A sophisticated control system with configurable application software, made by ROBOWORKER, provides a simple and comfortable operation and guarantees user-friendly maintenance. ROBOWORKER facilities in Weingarten

4 ROBOWORKER Your Partner for Innovative Automation and Inspection Technology Contents Automation Systems for Powder Presses and the Machining of Green Parts 5 Automation System RAG 2 6 Automation System PAG 30 ND 7 Automation System PAG 30 8 Automation Systeme RHA 30, RHA 50 9 De-burring Stations RBS 100/S, RBS MIM Automation RIM 11 Drilling Stations RDS 12 System for Cutting Processes RCS-M Profiling Machine RGS-M Handling Systems for Machine Tools and Grinding Machines 15 Automation System for the Vertical Loading of Machine Tools RVA 16 Automation System for Grinding Machines RGA 17 Automation of Thickness Grinding Processes RGA-M Loading and Unloading of Disc Grinders RGA-Disc/S 19 Automation System for Centerless Grinding Machines RGA-C/S 20 Special Machines for Cutting Inserts 21 Universal Re-palletizing Lines RPS 22 Loading and Unloading Lines for CVD Carriers for Coating RPS-CVD 22 Decharging Line for the Unloading of Sinter Trays RPS-DE 24 Inspection and Packaging Machines 25 RoboInspect RIS Lidding and Labeling Machine RLL 27 Inspection and Packaging Lines RPL 28 Robot Stacker RSS 2, RSS 3, RSS 4 29

5 Carbide parts, cutting inserts and wear parts Press Automation and Machining of Green Parts ROBOWORKER automation systems for the unloading of parts from presses mainly differ in autonomy and cycle times. They are available as applications or systems ready for operation. All systems have linear robots optimized for the press automation and may process any kind of sinter trays and a large variety of products. Technical and dental ceramics and special materials ROBOWORKER uses its own application software with extensive functions that was specifically developed for press automation. It provides ideal solutions for even the most complex loading tasks. At the same time it offers easy operation via touch screen and user-friendly interfaces. The vast range of ROBOWORKER accessories can be used in all systems. One notable feature is the precise and smooth gripping technology. Automotive industry Green and pre-sintered parts often need some kind of machining, regardless of whether they are produced by pressing, extrusion or injection molding (MIM). ROBOWORKER offers applications for machining steps such as de-burring, drilling, sawing or profiling. Fast, precise, reliable

6 Automation Systems for Powder Presses Automation System RAG 2 Highly flexible and high-performing automation system for hydraulic and electric presses; suitable for medium and large batches Depending on the machine s layout as RAG 2-M10 (magazine version for 3-10 sinter trays) RAG 2-S (pile processing out of transport trolleys for up to 30 sinter trays) RAG 2-SMT 60 (transport /magazine trolley combination for up to 60 sinter trays) Design Z axis the sinter trays are moved automatically into the loading position by means of different transport systems (XZ loading system or cross conveyor unit). A 3(4)-axis high-performance linear robot automatically picks a gripper up from the gripper station, unloads the pressed parts from the press and palletizes them on the sinter tray according to a pattern that can be individually defined (ROBOWORKER Pattern Wizard). Full trays are automatically moved back into the magazine system or into a second transport trolley/magazine trolley. Perfect synchronization and fast data exchange between press and automation system Punch cleaning with flange-mounted punch cleaner or separate punch cleaner (automatic pick-up at gripper station) Weighing of pressed parts with one or two scales (blowing and suction device as an option) Customized de-burring and gripping functions (rotating, turning, tilting) Magazine system with optional second tray handling for palletizing without interruption Picking cycle (without weighing): up to 30 strokes/min. RAG 2-S RAG 2-M 10 6

7 Gripper functions rotating Automation System PAG 30 ND Optimal compact solution for the automation of hydraulic and electric presses; suitable for small and medium batches; can be enlarged for bigger batches The sinter trays are placed on the lower belt of a double conveyor belt, having a capacity for three empty trays, either manually or automatically with a robot stacker. A 3(4)-axis-highperformance linear robot automatically picks up a gripper from the gripper station, unloads the pressed parts from the press and palletizes them on the sinter tray according to an individually defined pattern (ROBOWORKER Pattern Wizard). Full trays are unloaded on the upper belt (also with capacity for three trays). turning Perfect synchronization and fast data exchange between press and automation system Punch cleaning with flange-mounted punch cleaner or separate punch cleaner (automatic pick-up at gripper station) Weighing of pressed parts with one or two scales (blowing and suction device as an option) Customized de-burring and gripping functions (rotating, turning, tilting) Small Footprint Picking cycle (without weighing): up to 25 strokes/min. tilting 7

8 Automation Systems for Powder Presses Automation System PAG 30 Economic solution for the retrofitting of mechanical presses and for the replacement of old automation systems; suitable for small and medium batches; can be enlarged for bigger batches Twofold gripper The sinter trays are placed on the lower belt of a double conveyor belt, having a capacity for three empty trays, either manually or automatically with a robot stacker. A 3(4)-axishigh-performance linear robot automatically picks up a gripper from the gripper station, unloads the pressed parts from the press and palletizes them on the sinter tray according to an individually defined pattern (ROBOWORKER Pattern Wizard). Full trays are unloaded on the upper belt (also with capacity for three trays). Optimized design offering picking from the front, but off-set to the side; front side of the press still accessible for adapter change Punch cleaning with flange-mounted punch cleaner or separate punch cleaner (automatic pick-up at gripper station) Weighing of pressed parts with one or two scales (blowing and suction device as an option) Customized de-burring and gripping functions (rotating, turning, tilting) Small Footprint Picking cycle (without weighing): up to 20 strokes/min. Operation of the machine with mobile touch screen 8

9 Automation Systems RHA 30, RHA 50 Variable and modular automation system for the horizontal unloading of work pieces from powder and forming presses and punching, joining and stamping machines etc. The work pieces are picked up in the press/machine tool with a 3(4)-axis linear robot and, depending on the customized integrated modules, either dropped, placed on a small conveyor belt or on trays or pallets in any kind of pattern by the ROBOWORKER Pattern Wizard. The high-end version allows for a loading of trays/pallets with double conveyor belt system, magazine system or stacker system with transport trolley. RHA with closed housing at a press Different interfaces to press/machine tools (IO interface to PROFIBUS and TCP-IP interface) Vast gripper range (pneumatic, motor-driven) with additional functions such as rotating, turning, tilting Innovative column concept with integrated switch cabinet Z axis with long traversing path integrated into column Optimized footprint Individual housing (from a simple protection fence to closed housing, complying with containment requirements) Picking cycles (without weighing): RHA 30 up to 30 strokes/min. RHA 50 up to 50 strokes/min. 9

10 Automation Systems for the Machining of Green Parts De-burring Station RBS 100/S Perfect de-burring of green parts with both individually programmable and uniform brush movements View into RBS 50 The sinter trays with green parts can be loaded stack-wise into the machine. An integrated stacker system then takes one sinter tray and transports it into the rotary lift unit of the de-burring station which clamps, lifts and turns the tray. A height stylus measures the distance to the brush. During the machining the dust cover door is closed and the suction is activated. After the door opens a sleeve joint moves the tray onto a roller table for manual visual inspection of the green parts. It is then placed into a transfer station from where it is picked up by the stacker system and stacked again one upon the other. Individually programmable brush movements Various brush thicknesses available Rotary lift unit allows different tray positions during brushing cycle Suction system for excess powder Storage of component related data Manual workplace for manual visual inspection Operation of the machine with mobile touch screen De-burring Station RBS 50 Efficient single or multiple de-burring If the component shape does not allow the de-burring on the tray, one or more parts are picked up by a 3-axis system with component handling, de-burred with a rotating brush and suction cleaned in an air box. The cleaned parts are re-palletized on the same tray or on a second tray. The machine is loaded/unloaded manually. RBS 100/S 10

11 MIM Automation RIM Versatile system for loading/unloading of carbide components produced by injection molding Servo gripper The MIM parts are picked up from the injection molding machine and placed into special fixtures. The sprues are then eliminated using different techniques. Depending on the type of component, parting-line-burrs may also be removed. The parts are then palletized and the sprues are either discarded or collected in a box. Up to two trays can be placed into the machine simultaneously by a double slide. This allows an un interrupted operation of the machine. Once a tray is filled, it is moved out of the machine and a new tray is fed in manually. Precise and smooth picking of molded parts also from multi-cavity molds by sensitive servo grippers Belt for sample removal Exchangeable fixtures Automatic palletizing on trays or into pallets with optional tray/pallet exchange Defined interface to injection molding machine Operation of the machine with mobile touch screen Cycle time: as injection molding cycle (e.g. 2/min) 11

12 Automation Systems for the Machining of Green Parts Drilling Stations RDS Available as stand-alone version or as insertion module between press and automation system The pressed parts may be fed into the drilling station on a sinter tray or directly after being taken out of the press. The undrilled pressed parts are put into a flexible clamping unit, moved into the drilling position, drilled, cleaned by suction and then re-palletized. Available with an NC controlled drilling spindle from above and optionally with a second spindle from below in different speed ranges (up to approx. 3,000 rpm or high-frequency spindles) Individually programmable drilling axis (Z) Individually programmable X/Y axes (option), e.g. for two drilling holes Optional integration of a swiveling axis (-45 to 45 ) for the drilling of inclined holes Product specific clamping units with hold-down devices for the exact positioning of the part; clamping force programmable Special suction devices for eliminating the metal powder during the drilling process and cleaning the pressed part after drilling Convenient HMI for programming and parameter setting Stand-alone unit Automation system with insertion module 12

13 System for Cutting Processes RCS-M 10 Fully automatic and precise sawing, e.g. of carbide rods A sinter tray with carbide rods is taken automatically out of a 10-level magazine system and brought into the unloading position. A rake pushes the rods onto a fixed groove tray on which the rods are cut into pieces. The empty sinter tray is moved under the sawing station and positioned to receive the cut parts. A shuttle takes them from the fixed tray to the sinter tray and the rake pushes them onto it. The handling system moves the completely filled sinter tray back into the magazine system. Operation of the machine with mobile touch screen 2 axes gantry system with rake for moving the carbide rods Sawing station with hold-down devices, suction station, connection to customer s extraction system and residue ejection Rod and cut lengths adjustable Operation of the machine with mobile touch screen View into the machine 13

14 Automation Systems for the Machining of Green Parts Profiling machine RGS-M 30 Optimal solution for the profiling of pre-sintered brown parts with grinding discs View into the machine A sinter tray with brown parts is automatically taken out of the magazine system for nonmachined parts and brought into the unloading position. The parts are moved into multiple grinding holders, placed on a shuttle, then fixed and brought into the grinding station for machining one after the other. After this process the shuttle brings the machined parts to an unloading station where an ejector pushes them onto a further sinter tray. The filled sinter tray is automatically returned into the second magazine system for machined parts. Two magazine systems with up to 15 levels Gantry system for loading/unloading the parts to/from the grinding holder Feeding of the grinding station with shuttle (precision servo axis with dust protection) Connections to the customer s extraction system Separate switch cabinet Operation of the machine with mobile touch screen 14

15 Handling Systems for Machine Tools and Grinding Machines With several hundred applications in the market and more than a decade of experience and know-how ROBOWORKER is today one of THE specialists in the field of the automation of machine tools and grinding machines. RVA concept: The flexible design allows for the machine to be adapted to a large variety of machine tools. In addition all kinds of work pieces can be processed with or without pallets. The RGA concept concentrates on a variety of grinding processes for cutting inserts such as Multi-axis grinding Thickness grinding Face grinding Centerless grinding In this area ROBOWORKER also has its own application software which offers easy operation via touch screen and user-friendly interfaces. Modular, flexible, tried and tested

16 Handling Systems for Machine Tools Automation for the Vertical Loading of Machine Tools RVA Ideal for the loading and unloading of many different machine tools and all kinds of work pieces with and without pallets One RVA loads/unloads two machine tools A gripper mounted at a telescopic axis picks up the work piece from the carrier plate or out of a slide-in unit and places it into the machine tool. After the machining process the work piece is stored in any chosen place. Two RVA systems load/unload one machine tool Flexible loading of the machine tool Frame with integrated switch cabinet and touch screen operation 3-axis linear robot with gripper change interface or automatic gripper change system Work piece storage prepared as linear magazine with up to 11 levels for carrier plates or slide-in units Processing of work pieces on standard pallets or directly from the carrier plate Extension with second RVA system or loading of two machine tools by enlarging the X axis up to 7,200 mm ROBOWORKER standard interface to machine tools Designed for a total weight of 10 kg/work piece with pallet Individual housing (from simple protection fence to complete housing) Two RVA system load/unload two machine tools 16

17 Automation Systems for Grinding Machines for Cutting Inserts and Carbide Parts Machine concept with articulated robot Automation System for Grinding Machines RGA Universal system with wide-ranging functionality, e.g. for multi-axis grinding machines Up to two loaded trays or pallets are placed manually into the automation system. In the mounting station, a manifold gripper with integrated screwdriver screws the mount with the component and places both laterally into the grinding machine. During the grinding process a second mount is equipped with a component and entered immediately into the grinding machine after the first is released. Changeover operation in the grinding machine (components, adapter) Optional inspection of the components including test record Discharging of components for measuring purposes Processing of a large component range Short changeover times Options: image processing for positioning and quality control, screw-fitting on mount etc. 17

18 Automation Systems for Grinding Machines for Cutting Inserts and Carbide Parts Automation of Thickness Grinding Processes RGA-M 10 Versatile system The part is picked up from the pallet The pallets are moved into the loading position out of a magazine system or stacker system. An image processing system recognizes the position of the component in the pallet or on a separate holder. A mask is equipped with special grippers and, if necessary, turned 180. A magnet gripper transfers the components from the mask into the grinding mask. After grinding the process is reversed and the components are re-palletized. The part is placed into the mask Designed as a magazine system with 3-10 levels or as a stacker system with two transport trolleys A variety of pallets can be processed 4-axis linear gantry robot system with integrated gripper change interface Position finding and correction system for components Software toolbox for pallet loading, palletizing patterns, machine interfaces etc. Measuring functionalities can be integrated Automation system with magazine system 18

19 Loading and unloading of discs for plane grinding machines RGA-Disc/S Precision loading par excellence View into the machine An operator places the filled discs into the round cycle station of the automation machine until all six positions are filled. In a cleaning station excessive oil is taken off, before an image processing system identifies the position of the components and they are picked up with two 4-axis robots that place them into pallets. Empty discs are automatically stacked and are taken off by the operator. The loading of the grinding machine is done in reverse order. Operation of the machine with mobile touch screen Processing of a wide range of cutting inserts Optional integration of a robot stacker instead of transport trolleys Two 4-axis precision robots with automatic gripper change Optional laser marking Image processing system for position finding Automatic pallet exchange User-friendly software for processing of variants Cycle time: sec/component plus nonproductive time 19

20 Automation Systems for Grinding Machines for Cutting Inserts and Carbide Parts Automation System for Centerless Grinding Machines RGA-C/S The specialized work piece loading unit for the grinding of rods The sinter trays with rods are loaded from a stacker system. Special grippers pick up an entire row of rods and transfer it into the runningin rails of the grinding machine. Transport trolley with sinter trays Row-wise processing of components from different sinter trays Optional integration of a robot stacker instead of transport trolleys Optional stations for quality control Total cycle time for one work piece: < 1 sec. ROBOWORKER also offers systems for unloading and systems for loading/unloading. 20

21 Special Machines for Cutting Inserts With ROBOWORKER automation systems, cutting inserts can be palletized from pallets to pallets, from sinter trays to production trays or from production trays to coating carriers and vice versa. The automatic tray/pallet processing is done by the robot stacker which can be enlarged and which is able to handle different tray and pallet types. To achieve long autonomy periods two robot stackers are used; one for trays and one for pallets. Nevertheless, even with one robot stacker both carrier types can be processed. By using image processing systems for position finding even randomly positioned components can be processed without any problem. Mechanical changeover is not necessary for order changes. The sophisticated application software made by ROBOWORKER allows for easy operation of the machines and in addition offers user-friendly interfaces. For the operation of the systems ROBOWORKER offers a 19 touch screen. Highly flexible, intelligent and efficient

22 Special Machines for Cutting Inserts Universal Re-palletizing Lines RPS and Loading and Unloading Lines for CVD coating carriers RPS-CVD Optimal solutions for every palletizing process The cornerstone of the lines is two fast, high-precision 4-axis robots with automatic gripper change systems. They alternately pick up unsorted cutting inserts or inserts in pallets with help of an image processing system. They then palletize the cutting inserts into compartment pallets, pin pallets or any other kind of tray, according to the desired position and orientation. The loading of pallets, trays or whole component layers is done by one or two robot stackers with a high storage capacity. By using additional rotary plates the loading and unloading can be done parallel to the picking and placing of the components. General features: Loading and unloading with two integrated robot stackers Processing of cutting inserts from many different tray systems Processing of randomly positioned cutting inserts with an image processing system Two 4-axis precision pick-and-place robots with automatic gripper changes Automatic exchange positions for tray/pallet Patterns can be freely chosen or generated automatically Layout also available with only one robot stacker Palletizing performance: 2,000 3,000 parts/h 22 From pallet type 1 to belt and then to pallet type 2 From pallet to belt and then to coating carrier

23 Specific Features of CVD Loading and Unloading Lines Collocation of up to three different orders on one tray as a standard Integration of additional stations into the robot stacker such as break-off station Loading of CVD carriers with cutting inserts with and without corres - ponding spacers Placing of cutting inserts on carrier in any kind of pattern or according to a predefined quantity with ROBOWORKER Pattern Wizard Example of a possible pattern 23

24 Special Machines for Cutting Inserts De-charging Line for the Unloading of Sinter Trays RPS-DE Compact line for the unloading of sinter trays The cornerstone of the line is a 4-axis gantry system with double Z axis and tray/magnet area gripper. It picks up the sinter trays from a transport trolley and transports them into the break-off station. An entire layer of cutting inserts is palletized at the same time into production trays or alternatively placed one by one into any kind of compartment or pin pallets with a 4-axis robot. On the right hand side: docking station for transport trolleys Docking station for transport trolleys integrated into machine Gripper with integrated camera for the exact position detection of the sinter trays on the transport trolley and height measurement of the sinter trays Highest output achieved by tray-wise palletizing of complete layers of cutting inserts Optional counting of cutting inserts Discharging of sample parts Optional cleaning station for sinter trays Big buffer for empty and full tray stacks by integration of roller tracks Integration of a printer for printing order papers 24

25 Inspection and Packaging Lines The inspection and packaging lines round out ROBOWORKER s portfolio. The inspection station RoboInspect RIS 210 specifically addresses those customers that would like to automate their manual optical inspection. The objective, 100% inspection of components detects sporadic defects and guarantees that no mixed up or not completely machined parts are delivered. This provides our customers a competitive edge. The RoboInspect is able to do the fully automatic inspection from geometries, edges and surfaces to height and weight. For image processing tasks ROBOWORKER uses HALCON, one of the most modern and most efficient vision libraries in the world. Based on this system ROBOWORKER has developed flexible software modules for inspection requests which allow for the adaptation of customized inspection programs. The ROBOWORKER software team uses the most advanced development tools and cutting-edge technologies. The RoboInspect is available as a stand-alone solution or as an integrated system with a packaging line. Upon request, ROBO- WORKER is also able to integrate single inspection functions into its packaging lines. Fully automatic, versatile, cutting-edge

26 Inspection and Packaging Lines RoboInspect RIS 210 Universal inspection system The machine automatically picks up the parts one by one from a pallet and inspects them. In the standard work flow, good parts are then palletized onto a second pallet; bad parts are deposited onto a third pallet. Two inspection areas allow for simultaneous processing and inspection. While the inspection is being done in the left inspection area, the right area is being loaded and the inspected parts are being re-palletized and vice versa. Stand-alone solution with manual pallet loading Enlargeable with robot stacker Fully automatic inspection of geometries, edges, surfaces, height and weight with high-resolution camera systems with trans- and epi-illumination PosFinder system for randomly oriented components; a variety of position finding 4-axis linear robot with automatic gripper change system Optional integration of any kind of inspection equipment (e.g. crack technology or others) Intuitively operable 19 touch screen Product specific storage of inspection data in current formats for data bases Cycle time (geometry and edge inspection): parts/min RIS 210 as stand-alone version The RoboInspect is available as RIS 210/CI for cutting inserts RIS 210/WP for a large variety of work pieces RIS 210 with robot stacker 26

27 Lidding and Labeling Machine RLL Labeling station ready for operation with integrated lidding, switch cabinet and control included Filling position for boxes The final packaging boxes can be loaded into the machine by different systems (e.g. belt, relocation unit, manually etc.). In the machine the final packaging box is lidded and the residual magnetism is removed in the demagnetization station. The box is then labeled and the position of the label is checked and corrected, if necessary. Finally, the packed boxes are stacked in a round cycle magazine. Storage capacity for different sizes of lids Automatic check of label position and if necessary correction Automatic check of printed barcode Optional integration of a scale for the verification of packed boxes Transfer of print data to label printer Different printer brands and types can be integrated Performance: boxes/h Lidding station Labeled box 27

28 Inspection and Packaging Lines Inspection and Packaging Lines RPL Modular systems for the inspection and packaging of cutting inserts/ sintered parts High-performance Packaging Line with Optional Laser Marking A robot stacker with tray gripper places the pallets into a loading position where the parts are automatically put into the final packaging boxes. After this, laser marking, lidding, demagnetization, labeling and transfer to the round cycle storage magazines are done. Although it is not possible to integrate an entire RoboInspect station into this machine concept, specific inspection functionalities can be added and parts with defects will be automatically removed. Packaging Line with RoboInspect A robot stacker with tray gripper places the pallets into the RoboInspect. After the inspection, the tray gripper places the pallets with good parts into a relocation unit where the parts are automatically marked (option) and placed into the final packaging boxes. In the packaging unit lidding, demagnetization, labeling and transfer to the round cycle storage magazines are completed. Line available in different shapes (L shape or inline) Two pallet positions for uninterrupted operation 4-axis linear robot with automatic gripper change Labeling with labels with order data and in different shapes (U-shape, L-shape, placed on box from top/bottom) High storage capacity for empty and full final packaging boxes in different sizes (up to approx. 2,000 pieces) Performance: 800 2,400 parts/h plus nonproductive time High-performance packaging line with optional laser marking Packaging line with RoboInspect 28

29 Robot Stacker A decisive competitive edge for our customers are the long autonomy periods of their machines. Therefore, ROBOWORKER offers an intelligent stacker system for loading and unloading machines with a variety of stacked trays. In addition, many different tasks can be integrated into the robot stacker. The number of stacks and transfer positions can be individually chosen by the customer. Stacker System for Trays

30 Robot Stacker Robot Stacker RSS 2, RSS 3, RSS 4 Universal multi-talent for loading and unloading a variety of machines and for stand-alone applications The robot stacker can be loaded with empty/full trays/pallets from the front (adjustable table height), from the side directly from the machine or by a docking station for transport trolleys (also AGV). By integrating a manipulator, entire stacks can also be loaded manually. A dual tray/component gripper picks up single trays and transfers them, or only the components, to further processing. 2-axis linear system with 2-6 stack positions 3-axis linear system with 2-12 stack positions 4-axis linear system with double Z axis and variable stack positions Variable overlap of the X axis (on one or both sides) to hook up to the machines that are to be loaded or to integrate e.g. docking stations for transport trolleys or AGVs Gripper systems for trays and components User-defined integration of transfer and additional stations into the robot stacker Safety light barrier for doorless loading and unloading Integrated switch cabinet 30

31 Stand-alone Applications A wide range of applications is generated by integrating additional stations into the stand-alone version of the robot stacker, for example: Double Z axis with tray and magnet area gripper Simple de-charging of cutting inserts, e.g. from sinter trays to foam trays by using a magnet area gripper (see photo) Placing of spacers on sinter trays Tray cleaning by suction Counting of cutting inserts Etc. Should you have any further re-palletizing requirements, we would be happy to provide you with a customized solution based on our robot stacker. Example for a robot stacker loading two machines 31

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