mobileCELL – mobile robot automation
“Automation is the continual improvement of tradition so that innovation itself becomes automatic.”
Elmar Lesch - Ralf Koschinski
The automation solutions from FRAI score top marks in both innovation and – more importantly – efficiency. Any manner of customer-specific requirements can be fulfilled quickly and easily thanks to these intelligent concepts. And the latest development takes you to the next level. From automatic jaw changes to the removal and loading of tools in the tool magazine and tool turret, the range of brand-new solutions from FRAI has it all.
As automated solutions have developed over the years, there have been many milestones, giving rise to solutions that are indispensable today. When they first emerged, these solutions were considered to be the height of efficiency and innovation. Over the past few years, FRAI has specialised in fully automated and customer-specific solutions. When it comes to manufacturing processes, the key is simplicity, independence, speed, and above all intelligence.
For the very first time, the company will be showcasing just what is possible with mobile robot automation at EMO in Hanover. The procedure on show will demonstrate the independent loading and unloading of workpieces and tools, mastering logistics tasks in the smallest of spaces while ensuring efficiency and safety. For each one of these activities, mobileCELL parks accurately in front of the stations and completes each individual task with ease.
Demo:
- Positioning of the automatic guided vehicle (AGV) in front of the warehouse
- Gripper holder for HSK tools/Quicklock or workpieces
- Placement of tools/workpieces on the AGV
- Positioning of mobileCELL by means of QR code measurement
- Loading and unloading of tools (WFL or Quicklock)/workpieces
Advantages of automation:
- Maximising of machine capacity/run time
- Continuous production process, bridging of breaks and night shift
- Lower costs
- Reduced need for staff: counteract the shortage of skilled workers
- Quality assurance
- Reduced lead time per order
- Staff released for skilled work & motivation increased
- Visualisation and operation possible directly on the WFL operator panel
- Payback period of just a few years
- Compact cell layout
- Access to the machine and the CNC control, as the mobile robot cell is only at the machine briefly for the workpiece change
- Manual loading is still possible
- Autonomous and safe