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Machine Tending solutions : competence built on experience
Stäubli draws from great experience in machine-tool loading/unloading. Numerous applications have been developed in conjunction with various manufacturers and systems integrators, on all types of machines: single-spindle, twin-spindle and multi-spindle lathes, rotary transfer and linear transfer machines, machining centres, tapping centres, grinding machines, honing machines, boring machines, cutting machines, super finish machines, just to name a few.
Features | Benefits |
IP65-rated, completely covered structure | Able to work in difficult environments (oils, chips etc.) |
Compact arm | May be integrated inside a machine |
Take up very little space | Operators free to work without hindrance |
Wrist joint adapted to machine-tool applications | No chip build-up on wrist |
High repeatability levels | Better quality achieved |
High displacement speed | Improved productivity |
Compliance by pushing for proper part positioning or pulling for press unloading using joint releases | Perfect part loading |
Flexibility | Utilization for short runs (100 parts or more) |
Simplified programming | User friendliness |
Applications
Stäubli RX60 robot rotary transfer machine
- Stäubli RX60 robot rotary transfer machine
Robot integrated into the machine for loading/unloading with vision as option.
Economical production for short, medium and long runs.
Stäubli RX130 robot rotary transfer machine
- Stäubli RX130 robot rotary transfer machine
Loading/unloading with double gripper.
Intermediate part setting down and picking up station.
Part feed and removal on conveyor belt.
Machine cycle time: 90 seconds
Stäubli RX130 robot machining center
- Stäubli RX130 robot machining center
Loading/unloading with robot and triple gripper. Machining four parts simultaneously with storage magazine for rough and finished parts.
Robot manages operations peripheral to the machine: two inspection stations and one marking station. Machine cycle time: 15 minutes for four parts.
Other machining functions are provided: manufacturing urgency and order management, part sampling management and interaction with the plant's centralized computer network.
Stäubli RX90 robot multi-spindle lathe
- Stäubli RX90 robot multi-spindle lathe
Loading/unloading
Robot integrated in the machine