system-solutions
Power play in the Allgäu Region • 22.10.2009
The success story of Epp Industrietechnik comes down to this succinct common
denominator, i.e. the new markets being explored by offering complete processing of
metal and plastic parts, including designer finishes and polishing.
Grinding and polishing with a six-axis robot • 29.05.2009
In its pioneering plant, WMF consistently uses robot technology for
grinding and polishing processes. Synchronously working robots
process lids of pressure cookers and other cooking utensils.
The investment in this fully automated system is part of an overall
strategy aimed at increasing the competitiveness of the cookware
production in Geislingen by using robots.
Robots with hip prostheses • 28.04.2009
Two articulated robots are grinding and polishing hip prosthesis shafts at Aesculap. In this complex
process, each of them completes various work steps without putting down the implant between the
steps. This fully automated process facilitates higher performance and reproducible quality and
therefore higher economic efficiency than the previous, mainly manual handling process.
Six-axis unit for perfect finish
The trend to use bathroom fittings as design objects increases the requirements for processing cast objects as
well as for finishing surface coating. A new robot cell for grinding and polishing precious parts with complex
3D-contours provides the company Hansgrohe with the required quality and with additional flexibility.
Handling of automotive safety parts
The die-casting company Eisenmann Druckguss wanted to automate the manufacture of
flanges for electrical steering systems of cars – safety-related components, in other words. The
special challenge in this case was that there was practically no tolerance with regard to
repeatability. When hubs are inserted into the die, the margin is only 2/100 mm. The machines
that were considered included six-axis jointed-arm robots and linear units.
Grinding of chainsaw tracks
In order to achieve higher quality and shorter cycle times, STIHL wanted an automated solution
for the grinding and deburring of wear protectors welded onto the bars of its chain saws, thus
replacing the existing manual work stations.
Grinding of household knives
WMF Aktiengesellschaft relies increasingly on automatic processes. For its branch factory in
Hayingen, Germany, the company was looking for a way to grind the handles and backs of
household knives automatically. One requirement: to be able to process a series of household
knives in various sizes.