A robotic gripper with zero point clamping for automated pallet exchange on machining centre tables without their own media supply has been introduced by the Stark division of the Roemheld group. It is available in Britain and Ireland through subsidiary company Roemheld UK. The services needed for clamping and releasing the workpiece, whether hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical, are all transferred to the clamping plate via a multiple coupling integrated into the robot’s pallet gripper. The system is supplied to suit a user’s requirements and is a cost-effective, entry-level solution to automated production that may be retrofitted at any time. Implementation is short owing to the system’s standardised coupling and flexible modularity. Process safety is assured by air blow removal of swarf and automatic checking of correct component seating, clamping and release. Roemheld www.roemheld.co.uk Michael Tyrrell Author Michael Tyrrell Digital Coordinator Tags Roemheld UK robotics Tooling Share This Article Tweet Share Share Share Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter Related Articles Fail-safe workholding Efficient production of sheet metalworking tools Punching round the block Most recent Articles Babcock’s Type 31 frigate programme reaches key milestone UK manufacturers continue to invest in technology in the pandemic Wet blasting technology firm increases turnover by 40% Share This Article Tweet Share Share Share Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter
