Tool changer | Electric or manually operated

Details: Released: 15.08.2019; Last updated: 16.09.2024; Hits: 11954

There are only a few all-electric ones so far Tool changer on the market, mostly pneumatic ones are used here. The electric ones already on offer only cover the area of small mechatronic ones grab Since the trend here is also to exchange Pneumatics by Electrics does not stop at further development, but electric tool changers are increasingly being used. We present some of them here:

Hainbuch tool changer

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Quick-change system and jaw chuck reduce set-up times
Single-actuated manual changer for Industry 4.0
Quick change system with interface for smaller spindles
Electric tool changer as an alternative to the pneumatic one
Tool turret 4.0 reduces downtime by up to 85%
Tool changer in the 3D concrete printer - user report

Quick-change system and jaw chuck reduce set-up times

16.07.2024 | Reducing set-up times is crucial for increasing efficiency in production. The Centrotex quick-change system from hornbeam enables the change of clamping devices in less than a minute and offers consistently high precision. AMB 2024 The company is now introducing the jaw chuck “B-Tex”.

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Single-actuated manual changer for Industry 4.0

Tool changer in a round design without protruding edges and four centering bushes with air passages

03.12.2019 | Gimatic has its simple Hand change system SQ (picture above) has been further developed. This makes it suitable for tool changing in Industry 4.0 Robotic. The base plate on the robot side is now available in a version with a secure lock that is queried by sensors.

The manual changer is based on simple base plates measuring 100 x 100, 150 x 150 and 250 x 250 mm. the robot-side base plate is compatible with all existing base plates on the gripper side. An integrated wedge mechanism ensures that the plate on the gripper side is loaded over the entire surface and is thus fixed in the correct position. angle error at robot gripper are thus excluded. The square quick coupler can be operated with just one movement.

Soft grippers load the Innolas wafer sorting machine

The lock is form-fitting and is secured with a Sensor requested. The sensor query is used to detect that the gripper system is securely seated - an important feature for Industry 4.0 applications.

Quick change system with interface for smaller spindles

26.07.2019 | The quick-change system “Cenrotex” from hornbeam Standards have been added to the family: the proven interface is now also available in a version for smaller spindles. According to the manufacturer, "Cenrotex S" is currently the smallest system available on the market for setting up clamping devices in a matter of seconds.

With its diameter of only 224 mm, it is suitable for machines with small working spaces. With a repeatability of up to ≤ 0,002 mm at the interface – without alignment – the latest version of Centrotex can also meet the highest demands.

The machine adapter is mounted on the spindle and the clamping device equipped with the adapter counterpart can be exchanged for another in less than a minute. The smallest Centrotex version contains the tried and tested technology of its big brother, but in terms of convenience it is clearly superior.

The activation takes place at Centrotex S With just one radial locking screw and fewer tightening turns required, ergonomic operation has been significantly improved. In addition, the "Monteq" changing device relieves the machine operator and contributes to faster clamping device setup.

Tool turret 4.0 reduces downtime by up to 85%

17.10.2018 | The fully automatic interface “Robofix” enables To jump for the first time, the man-less equipping of tool turrets with driven and static tools. In this system, the patented direct drive in the tool turret takes over the central tasks in Tool change – the loosening of tools that are no longer required and the clamping of new ones.

Tool turret with fully automatic interface Both a fully automatic and a semi-automatic solution is possible: The supply of new tools is carried out either by a Robot or an employee. The level of automation of a production plant increases significantly, while the effort required to replace tools is reduced to a minimum. Downtimes due to set-up are reduced by up to 85%.

Behind the patented Direct Drive technology There is a robust direct drive that is located in the tool disk. Depending on the variant, the system can achieve speeds of up to 12.000 min-1 or torques of 85 Nm. The drive also ensures that a tool is automatically released and can then be easily replaced. Only a few simple steps are required to set up the turret. The set-up time is now just minutes instead of the previous hours.

Before the Robofix When the clamping mechanism is released, the machine control sends a signal to the robot or the worker that the tool 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 face contact control. This ensures that there is no damage or dimensional deviations caused by chips between the tool disk and the tool.

Finally, the newly inserted tool is secured using the RobofixClamping mechanism' automatically clamped with a force of 50 kN (BG20). The interface has a high degree of rigidity and repeatability. This means that even particularly demanding materials such as harder types of steel can be easily machined and deeply machined.

Electric tool changer as an alternative to the pneumatic one

Gimatic electric tool changer 09.06.2016 | The fully electric tool changer type EQC75 complements the mechatronic gripper program of Gimatic. This means that even larger grippers can now be operated fully electrically. The tool changer fits all mechatronic grippers and is suitable for tool change applications with payloads of up to 10 kg. Applications can be found in all handling and linearrobotn that work mechatronically and dispense entirely with pneumatics.

With its compact dimensions of 75 x 145 x 60 mm, the all-electric tool changer weighs only 1,1 kg. For example, it fits into the tight installation spaces of many small robots in the weight class up to 5 kg.

The EQC75 is controlled via the 24 VI/O circuit. No programming or additional control is necessary. The maximum torque is 150 Nm, the maximum pulling force is 2000 N and the maximum payload is 10 kg. It is easy to switch between electric and pneumatic systems because the changeover system has four air connections. It is also equipped with integrated sensors for position monitoring.

The Signal output is done via the maincable. Using the 24-pin connector and the 8-pin cable, the signals from the sensors and the Power Supply transfer. Thanks to an associated, compatible adapter that is certified according to ISO 9409-1, third-party products can also be connected later.

Tool changer in the 3D concrete printer for the construction site of the future

15.08.2016/XNUMX/XNUMX | What if: When building your own home you could create individual concrete parts according to your wishes and with all this also CO₂ would reduce? The start-up knows how to do this Print Stones: The mobile 3D printer processes individual concrete parts on site at the construction site. The necessary flexibility is provided by a Tool changer by Gimatic.