PRODUCT REVIEWS
Automated grinding
CLOOS and FerRobotics have been cooperating on automated grinding technology since 2020 . The first systems are already being used by customers in various industries . CLOOS ( Haiger , in Hesse ) specialises in highly
The QIROX robot QRC-30 / 45 / 60-PL by CLOOS and the versatile , sensitive end effectors .
complex manufacturing solutions for welding and robot technology and FerRobotics ( Linz , Austria ) develops sensitive robotic elements and both have combined core competences .
While CLOOS contributes its robot and system engineering expertise to their joint projects , FerRobotics adds technological expertise for grinding applications with patented force / contact intelligence . The automated grinding and deburring solutions are designed to close automation gaps and generate the necessary repeatability that is combined with increased efficiency in manufacturing processes .
“ The demand for highly complex , chained production systems is constantly growing ,” explained Christian Landau , Head of Sales & Marketing , CLOOS . “ Our customers increasingly want to integrate solutions for automated welding technology with upstream and downstream processes , such as grinding , in a production line .”
CLOOS has therefore developed the new low net weight QIROX robot QRC-30 / 45 / 60-PL and added it to the robot portfolio . The robot has a high load capacity for a wide range of applications . In combination with the grinding applications from FerRobotics , the robot offers a wide range of possibilities for different areas of application . These include the compact eccentric grinding solution ( AOK Active Orbital Kit ) for surface treatment and preparation ; the AAK Active Angular Kit for deburring and grinding with an angle grinder ; the ABG Active Belt Grinder for grinding , polishing and deburring using a belt grinder and more . Users can choose between different end-of-arm tools from FerRobotics for their individual task .
“ Process optimisation is more than a ‘ nice to have ’ in times of Industry 4.0 . Grinding , polishing and deburring are the supreme disciplines in surface treatment . Flexible , contact-intelligent automation solutions with the latest robots raise this problematic manual work to a top Industry 4.0 standard . Our process-optimised and sensitive end-of-arm comfort packages by FerRobotics solve this requirement sensibly and economically ,” added Harald Gschnaidtner , Key Account Manager , FerRobotics .
In the future , CLOOS and FerRobotics would like to further expand their cooperative activities to make even greater use of synergies in sales and service . n
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Mobile dual recoiler
When stamping small electrical connectors , the stamped parts may need to remain as a coil . These coils must be cautiously recoiled so as not to damage the parts , which are very fragile due to the nature of the stamping . Recoiling of these coils is combined with decoiling of the protective paper .
Usually , stamping workshops dedicated to these products have several low-tonnage , high-speed presses . Set-up times must be the shortest possible and available space in the workshop is at a premium .
“ To optimise the recoiling of such delicate products with minimum investment , optimised footprint and low set-up times , we have developed a motorised dual recoiler , combined with a paper decoiler . To quickly switch from one press to another , all the components are mounted on wheels and power can be easily connected via Harting connectors ,” explained French manufacturer , Dimeco .
Moving from one press to another must be rapid , but users also need to optimise settings changes . The mandrel of the Dimeco recoiler can handle coils of 40- , 50- and 200- 550mm inside diameter .
“ If current production does not require such a system , it can be quickly and easily moved outside the production area to be ready for the next time it is needed ,” explained Dimeco . n
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