Multi axis robotsMulti-axis robotsWhen to use Cartesian or 6 Axis robots
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When to use Cartesian or 6 axis Robotsobots
Agenda• Introduction
• Simple 3 axis robots
• 3 Axis overhead robots withadditional rotation axises
• Complete Automated work cells
• 6 Axis Robots
• Summary
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Introduction
Market share of robotic systems by type
Scara robotsIn the injection
Multi-axis robots
Gantry systems
70 %
11 %7 %moulding industry, 2008
< 3,5 %
robots 70 %12 %
Linear systems
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INTEGRALPICKER V features
Reliable sprue removal• Vertical entry into the mould
• Low-cost entry into automated l ithremoval with
- three electric movement axes
- one pneumatic gripper axis
• Efficient drive technology - no set-up required on electric axes
Hi h f i d f- High ease of operation and few error sources
- Picker immediately operational after every mould changeevery mould change
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INTEGRALPICKER V features
Practical overall concept• CE-certified unit consisting of
ALLROUNDER and picker
SELOGICA t l t l• SELOGICA as central control system with one data set
• Ejection chute integrated inEjection chute integrated in the guard of the clamping unit
• Ideal design for - minimal installation area
- free access to the mould
- mould installation from above
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mould installation from above
Potential of theelectric picker solution
Example: how robotic technology enhances productivity
e ect c p c e so ut o
Token holder1+1 cavities / part weight 1.8 g
Pneumaticmode
Electric INTEGRAL-
PICKER
Cycle time [s] 16,93
PICKER
15,55
Cycle time reduction [%]
* 1 04 496
Approx. 9
Parts produced per year*
Increased productivity
1.045.496 1.138.279
92.783
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* Basis for calculation: 288 working days per year, 22 operating hours per day, availability 80 %, rejects 3 %
MULTILIFT V features
Large working area• Vertical entry into the mould
• Generous axis lengths
• Configuration ideally suitable for- the placement and integration
of peripheral devicesof peripheral devices
- complex applications
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MULTILIFT V features
Flexible part set-down• Precise parts handling –
Basic equipment with- three electric movement axesthree electric movement axes
- one pneumatic gripper axis
• Hence pickup and set-downare freely programmable
• Numerous solutions available for mould and gripper technologyfor mould and gripper technology
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MULTILIFT V features
Customisation options• Variable axis strokes for
individual working areas
T l i ti l i• Telescopic vertical axis for lower overall height
• Dynamic vertical axis forDynamic vertical axis for shorter action times
• Additional gripper axis for f fset-down of the finished parts in
a variety of rotational positions
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Different designs
Transverse design above fixed mounting platen• Standard solution offers
- short distances and fast cycles
especially generous working areas- especially generous working areas
• Handling weight* either- 6 or 15 kg – in cantilever designg g
- 25 kg – in overhead design
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* depending on the machine size
Different designs
Transverse version above moving mounting platenIdeal solution for- multi-component injection moulding
vertical injection unit- vertical injection unit
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Different designs
Longitudinal versionSolution for- multi-component injection moulding
vertical injection unit- vertical injection unit
- optimum access to the mouldfrom the rear of the machine
small footprint space above- small footprint - space above clamping unit can be used
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Range of applications
High degree of functionality in a confined space• Installation ideally suitable for
- Low-ceiling factories
Clean room applications- Clean room applications
- Interlinking of several machines
- Vertical machines
• Peripherals can be integrated in robotic control system
Thi it f th i• This permits further savings thanks to a single control system
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Range of applications
Advanced parts handling• Robots offer perfection in motion
• Flexible parts handling through lti l f timultiple axes of motion
• Ideal for highly complex handling tasks such ashandling tasks such as- Contour re-working of moulded parts
- Complex mould-entry operations
• Reducing the complexity of grippers and peripheral equipment possible
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Range of applications
Finishing and re-working robots• Two or three robots in
one production cell
Th l i t• The usual convenient operation, such as- Central starting and stopping of production
- Central acknowledgement of alarms
- Coordinated moving to home position
- Individual sequences for the first/last cycled dua seque ces o e s / as cyc e
• Secured operating zone
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Summary
Summary• Different types of Automation
available
Diff t i f t t i• Different infrastructures in Production facilities
• Select the best solution for theSelect the best solution for the project
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