About the product ROBOTERZERO®

X-ray view of the ROBOTERZERO® robotic cell

Warehouse organizer.....37 + 1 (in CNC) positions

Function:
The Warehouse Organizer ensures efficient handling of materials within the warehouse system. Their main task is to optimize the material flow and minimize the time required for its movement.

Process:

Analysis – The Warehouse Organizer continuously evaluates the current state of the warehouse and determines the optimal placement for each piece of material.
Material Transfer – Based on the analysis, the Warehouse Organizer manages the movement of materials within the warehouse.
Prioritization – The Warehouse Organizer prioritizes the dispatch of finished pieces to the output dock (OUT) and the preparation of materials for the robotic arm, which handles the warehouse/CNC exchange.
Optimization – The Warehouse Organizer aims to minimize distances and the time needed for material movement, thus optimizing the entire process.

Robotic hand

Function:
The robotic arm ensures the autonomous transfer of materials between the CNC machine and the warehouse system.

Process:

Activation – After the machining cycle is completed, the robotic arm is activated by a signal from the CNC machine.
Workpiece Exchange – The robotic arm replaces the semi-finished piece with the newly machined part.
Start of a New Cycle – Once the exchange is complete, the next machining cycle is triggered on the CNC machine.
Storage – The machined part is transported by the robotic arm to the warehouse system, where its next destination is determined by the Warehouse Organizer.

Loading docks

Thanks to the rotating docks, a smooth material flow is ensured: the upper dock is used for loading material, while the lower dock is used for unloading finished parts.

Flexible Handling: Material can be loaded and unloaded at any time during the production process.
Efficient Warehouse Organization: Inserted material is automatically transported by the Warehouse Organizer directly to the CNC machine.
Intelligent Handling of Finished Parts: Once machining is complete, the finished part is either automatically transferred to the output dock or temporarily stored, depending on the current warehouse status.
Versatile Gripping Options: The robot can grip material in various ways, as described in detail below.

Robot interface - semi-finished product

Most commonly used clamping: The Lang self-centering vise (width 77 mm, length 135 mm) is commonly used for various applications.
Adaptable Lang clamping: Interchangeable jaw adapters allow the clamping of materials with different shapes and dimensions.
Automated clamping in the CNC machine: The clamping tower for the vise in the CNC machine is pneumatically controlled by the robot, ensuring fast and precise material fixation.
Workpiece cleaning before unclamping: Before unclamping, the vise with the workpiece is automatically cleaned by an air propeller to remove remaining emulsion and chips, minimizing the risk of contamination and ensuring a clean part.
Additional clamping options: In addition to the above methods, there are options for direct clamping, clamping with ER collet holders, or clamping plates, as shown in the images below.
Maximum dimensions of workpieces including the vise are 240 x 180 x 200 mm (height x width x depth).