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Tool turret 4.0 reduces downtimes by up to 85 percent
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With the fully automatic "Robofix" interface, Sauter is making it possible for the first time to set up tool turrets with driven and static tools with little manpower. With this system, the patented direct drive in the tool turret takes over the central tasks Tool change – the loosening of tools that are no longer required and the clamping of new ones.
Both a fully automatic and a semi-automatic solution is possible: The supply of new tools is done either by a robot or an employee. The automation level of a production facility increases significantly, while the cost of replacing tools is reduced to a minimum. Standstill times due to setup are reduced by up to 85%.
Behind the patented Direct Drive technology lies a robust direct drive that sits in the tool disc. Depending on the version, the system allows speeds up to 12.000 min-1 or torques of 85 Nm. The drive also ensures that a tool is automatically released and then easily replaced. To armor the revolver only a few simple steps are necessary. The set-up time is only minutes instead of early hours.
Before the Robofix releases the clamping mechanism, the machine control sends a signal to the robot or the operator that the tool that is to be changed is ready for replacement. During the tool change, the tool turret cleans the interface with compressed air. The tool turret has a planning system control. This ensures that there are no damages and dimensional deviations caused by chips between the tool disc and the tool. Finally, the newly loaded tool is automatically tensioned with the help of the Robofix clamping mechanism with a force of 50 kN (BG20). The interface has a high rigidity and repeatability. That's why even demanding materials such as harder steels can be easily processed and deep-chipped.