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Schmalz Digital Services simplify gripper confi guration and integration processes
E
ngineers can both confi gure and download essential and detailed gripper information using the comprehensive Digital Confi guration Services off ered by Schmalz. This range of digital services are available to help end users, machine builders and system integrators alike, quickly confi gure products such as Schmalz SLG Lightweight Gripping Systems for individual applications. Tools such as fi lters, confi gurators, ordering aids and apps simplify the process – regardless of the stage of the project, whether it’s product design, procurement, or operation. A simple and highly-intuitive six-stage
process guides users through various steps such as selecting the workpiece, defi ning the application, selecting the type, number, size and positions of vacuum cups, and fi nally choosing a vacuum generator and robot mounting fl ange. The proposed SLG Lightweight Gripper is then automatically generated, and shown in 3D, on the basis of your input and responses to this series of intuitive choices for the workpiece and
the application. At the end of the process a summary of all of the information used to specify the gripper, together with valuable information for the end user or machine builder covering gripper dimensions, weights, air fl ow and gripping force etc. is available. At this stage, this uniquely specifi ed gripper can be ordered by completing the fi nal steps covering company and contact information.
Additional digital services available from Schmalz make it possible to simulate your handling process with a digital twin of the products you have selected, and test the function of your system, long before it is actually built. For example, it is even possible to obtain information about the behaviour of a suction pad in its operational state. There are also a series of software and function modules, that can be used to integrate Schmalz products even more quickly into the end user’s process and control system. Schmalz tools provide support in device management and parameter setting, getting the product into operation as
quickly as possible. Once up and running, open interfaces in Schmalz Connect Suite make device information accessible, and dashboards visualise performance and possible faults.
The ease with which Schmalz have made it possible to specify, confi gure and order bespoke SLG Lightweight Gripping Systems, plus the availability of digital twin information and functional software modules brings a new dimension to the way we think of gripping technology.
CONTACT:
Schmalz UK Limited
www.schmalz.com
SLG Lightweight Grippers In 6 Steps
Configure your gripper digitally with Schmalz
• Intuitive and fast configuration of the gripper to suit your workpiece
• Low weight and high cycle times thanks to additive manufactured grippers
• Suitable for use on Cobots due to integrated air ducts
Schmalz UK Limited - 3000 Aviator Way - Manchester Business Park - Manchester - M22 5TG |
schmalz@schmalz.co.uk WWW.SCHMALZ.COM
T: +44(0)161 266 1115
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• Preconfigured flange plates for common robot types
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