New Generation of Press Automation
August 1, 2015
Schuler offers its fourth generation Crossbar Robot, the Crossbar Robot 4.0. Schuler's Crossbar Robots are used to transfer parts from one stage of a press line to the next. They can remove up to four parts at a time from the die, change their orientation where necessary and place them directly into the next die. The Crossbar Robot 4.0 can convey up to 15 parts per minute. Speed is further increased with the Crossbar Feeder for the automation of servo press lines. The Crossbar Robot can be utilized for automating conventional mechanical and hydraulic press lines - also for loading and unloading - as well as for retrofitting existing lines.
"A modified drive system with two motors and new transmission has boosted the Crossbar Robot's speed and halved its weight, making the artificial arm 20% more dynamic," said a company spokesperson. "The maximum load (including tooling) has remained unchanged at 90 kilograms. Due to an innovative energy management system with integrated energy recovery, the robot's energy efficiency has also improved by 20%.
"Since the Crossbar Robot is mounted overhead on a track suspended from the ceiling, it can cover distances between presses of up to 10 meters. Such large gaps are typical for older lines that need space for an intermediate station - something not required by the Crossbar Robot because it can change the part's orientation either in the air or in the die."
"This not only replaces two former devices and increases the space for maintenance in the press gap, but also significantly increases the line's output performance," said Schuler Managing Director Lothar Fischer.
The Crossbar Robot is based on a 6-axis industrial robot, to which Schuler's engineers have added a further two axes. These represent the hand of the robot arm and the horizontal drive for increased maneuverability, flexibility and output. Due to its process data interface, the Crossbar Robot is also prepared for the Industry 4.0 era. Its intelligent networking capabilities turn it into an analysis tool, which can monitor processes and report any errors that may occur.
For more information contact:
Schuler Inc.
7145 Commerce Blvd.
Canton, MI 48187
734-207-7200
info@schulerinc.com
www.schulerinc.com
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