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SCHUNK stated its pneumatic positioning machine makes pneumatic grippers extra versatile by free positioning, gripping pressure and pace adjustment. | Credit score: SCHUNK
SCHUNK launched a pneumatic positioning machine (PPD) that it stated permits free pneumatic positioning with pneumatic grippers. SCHUNK stated this resolution is designed for any gripper software that requires flexibility, together with robotic purposes that transfer workpieces of various sizes or in shut proximity to one another.
Developed as an adjunct for pneumatic grippers, the PPD is managed by way of IO-Hyperlink. Along with a place sensor, any place of the gripper fingers will be approached. SCHUNK stated this overcomes the gripper open/gripper closed precept. The system set-up consists of simply three parts: the PPD, a positioning sensor and a typical gripper.
In accordance with SCHUNK, the setup means neither modifications nor particular variants of the gripper are needed. With the PPD, this new dimension of gripping will be retrofitted in an current working course of.
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SCHUNK stated the brand new PPD will allow customers to optimize their cycle occasions because the gripper fingers don’t have to maneuver to the tip positions earlier than and after every gripping operation. The machine avoids collisions with carefully positioned workpieces, because it pre-positions the gripper fingers. The gripping pressure may also be adjusted with the unit by adjusting the output stress.
The unit options 4 built-in high-speed 2/2 valves, which along with the built-in electronics and place sensor, guarantee a closed management loop. The sealed design with IP67 makes the PPD fitted to use in industrial environments.
SCHUNK stated the PPD will be put in on the end-of-arm, which may create a positioning accuracy of as much as 0.5 mm. The PPD is out there in three variations that differ within the move fee of the internally put in valves. Measurement and weight all the time stay the identical. SCHUNK stated considered one of its personal IO-Hyperlink sensors, or all frequent analog sensors from different suppliers, can be utilized as sensors for the PPD.
SCHUNK stated collisions with carefully positioned workpieces will be averted for the reason that gripper fingers are pre-positioned with the pneumatic positioning machine. | Credit score: SCHUNK