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// Flexible magazine system for the automation of powder presses The magazine system is the most universal tray handling method for the RAG2 robot system. The advantages are in particular that many different requirements can be met without the basic structure having to be changed. A whole range of sinter trays are workable without need of adaptations, though. This is especially interesting if one single system is required - because of delivery times and price reasons. See for yourself - today we are pleased to offer you an insight into the structure and operating principle of the magazine.
The magazine system is designed in such a way that it is inserted into the RAG2 robot system as a plug-in (Figure 1). The unit is electrically controlled via the switch cabinet and the control of the robot system. The operating functions are integrated in the graphical user interface of the system and are conveniently operated via the hand-held operating terminal.
Loading + additional processes without waiting times Two tray handling systems work hand in hand (Figure 2): Tray handling 1 places tray 1 in loading position and waits until loading is completed. Meanwhile, tray handling 2 fetches tray 2, optionally moves through tray height measurement and places the tray in the loading position as soon as it is free. Then tray handling 1 magazines tray 1 and fetches a new tray from the magazine system. There is enough scope for addi- tional processing steps without resulting waiting times – one handling system can move through the suction system to clean the tray surface during the loading process, trays can be loaded with distances or the tray height can be measured to determine the exact loading position. With the press of a button, the magazine door can be opened at any time and without interrupting the pick process and magazine inserts loaded with trays or loaded trays removed. Flexibility in the magazine The insert positions in the magazine can be varied with a grid system in such a way that higher components can easily be processed. If the maximum loading height is 41 mm when using 10 magazine slots (sinter tray and component), a loading height of 151 mm each is available when 3 magazine slots are used. Due to the programmability of the tray handling system, there is already a solution for your requirements - whether you wish to load several layers or simply want to carry out loading with accessories, such as distances, foils etc. All tray shapes and tray sizes of up to 500 x 450 mm or also containers of all types can be processed with the magazine system. |     |
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// Further degree of freedom in the RL 30 linear robot The ROBOWORKER linear robot RL 30, which is used for example in the RAG2 with its 3 main axes (X, Y, Z) is now available with a 4th axis - the rotation axis (R) with a rotary range from 0 to 360°. With this equipment, the robot can handle palletising tasks and also certain additional loading and unloading processes. Special emphasis should be placed on the repalletising function (e.g. parts from sinter trays into plastic pallets) or the feed function for machine tools. The 4th axis is combined with the standard gripper interface and therefore the complete gripper range of ROBOWORKER is available. With an additional integrated levelling element, optimum alignment of the axis is guaranteed. |   |
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// ROBOWORKER at the Hagener Symposium from 27 to 28 November 2008 At the 27th Hagener Symposium in the Stadthalle in Hagen, Germany, speakers will be presenting the topic of “Powder metallurgy: New requirements - New products - New processes”. ROBOWORKER is exhibiting at the concomitant trade exhibition. Find out at booth # 55 about the important news on handling and testing of carbide parts and other sinter parts. We look forward to showing you the latest develop- ments which start where conventional automation technologies end and solutions for new requirements are needed. Especially in the area of testing cutting inserts, great progress has been made. The test stations of ROBOWORKER, which identify chipping or baked-on defects along the edges fully automatically and also carry out geometric measurements, are new on the market. Visitor information is available at www.pulvermetallurgie.com |  |
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