AUTOMATION TRENDS
supplier of automation including pallet handling, robotic, and linear overhead gantry systems. Liebherr’s linear and rotary pallet-handling systems are primarily used for the automatic loading of machining centers not only to assist in reducing production costs, but also to permit short- term and flexible responses to changes in the demands of the market.
“Pallet handling is especially well-suited for machining
where there is a large payload, upward of 10–15 minute cycle times,” said Kevin Heise, vice president. “In pal- let handling, we may be working with pressure valves, or aircraft parts, for example—parts that are difficult to handle that make more sense to have on a pallet with the automation handling the whole pallet. We have the ability to integrate all different types of machine tools, as well as the ancillary technologies that contribute to quality production, including inspection of the raw part when it comes in, machining data, and laser-marked traceability data,” said Heise.
“There is absolutely a trend toward smart manufacturing and smart cells,” said Heise. “Our engineering team is able to work with many different software systems. There is not one software standard out there, and we are well versed with the different control architectures available from Siemens, FANUC, Allen Bradley, and Bosch Rexroth. Ultimately from the custom- er’s point of view, it’s all about spindle optimization and return on investment and our ability to provide efficient pallet handling and manage production with CNC data tools, software shar- ing, tool sharing, and tool life management,” said Heise. Liebherr’s PHS linear pallet-handling systems are avail- able in four sizes to transport loads ranging from 100 to 6500 kg. The RLS rotary pallet handling system is available in two sizes and is designed to transport loads ranging from 500 to 1500 kg. Each automation system is modular and can be configured to the specific application with storage slots and the number of machines connected is variable. Expansion options are available to handle unmachined and finished parts on pallets.
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