Wheel unit to machine, locating over two machine-mounted pins,
with unit 'feet' then lowered and castors locked. After connecting the
units (Profi net), the machine identifi es itself to the Robo-Tend unit. All
XYZ VMCs are supported and, currently, one of the company's lathe
models. Siemens machine tool controls are the current CNC
supported, but Heidenhain (offered with XYZ's HD VMC range) could
also be supported.
Attach billet-/machined part-holding drawer
unit to the system (see next page for draw set-up)
machine (30- 45 minutes) and easy to
change from one job to another (up to 15
minutes additional to standard machine
set-up time). Not only is the unit portable,
but it can also be used with other brands of
machine and existing machines, with that
supported directly via Adelphi Automation.
A key difference between Robo-Tend and
other systems is that the automation is the
master and the machine the slave, not the
other way round, as is usual. This allows for
the unit's portability and sees Robo-Tend
call the relevant NC programs, for example.
Just a couple of extra lines in the standard
NC program is all that is required to tie the
two systems together, while operators can
enter the caged environment (to take a part
for inspection, say) once the machine doors
are closed, the machine tool running and
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Standard system options
Kuka robots are standard (but others can be employed), with payload values of 10,
15, 20 and 25 kg (billet payload is always 2 kg less)
Turnover station to support both sides machining via robot handling
Dual pneumatic gripper that loads and unloads in one visit, which halves the typical
30 seconds cycle
Servo-gripper that requires no ngers to be changed to accommodate differing
billet sizes
Dual servo-gripper, as above but which loads and unloads in one visit
Deeper draws to allow billets to stand taller
Vertical conveyor feed system to boost number of blank billets
Two-way drawer system that allows drawers to be accessed without entering
automation cage
Additional drawer units to allow for complete set-up outside the machine
Should non-standard customisation be required, Adelphi Automation can take this on
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