Flexible crossbar robots – economical press interfaces
Description
The newest automation solution for mechanical and hydraulic press lines from Schuler is the crossbar robot. It combines plant-tested, reliable robot technology with the advantages of crossbar operations.
The system incorporates a conventional industrial robot expanded by a longitudinal axis with the Schuler tooling carrier expanded on two additional axes. Horizontal movement is performed along the longitudinal axis mounted in the press uprights. Controls are user-friendly for this configuration.
Advantages
- Flexible part transfer between die stations
- Spacing between presses is 15.5 to 33 feet
- No component turnover is required
- Simplified programming
- Maximized uptime due to standard robots
- Part position changes are programmable
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Schuler Crossbar robot