Category: Robotic System

High Precision Robotic Handling System for Delicate Handling

Handling, Robotic System by R&E Engineering

 

An addition to our portfolio, is for an existing client of ours who wanted a third robot installed with longer arm reach, but without sacrificing its precision.

So, for this project, we supplied our client with a NACHI MZ12 Robot which combines high speed, payload capacity and excellent positional accuracy of ±0.04 mm. The robot has a long reach of 1454 mm, very slim base and small footprint, making it very compact yet practical, which is beneficial for small workshops that struggles with space or any size factory that needs a little addition with big advantages. The robot is IP67 rated and its compact arm design reduces interference with peripheral equipment.

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The project requires delicate handling of the products as they are thin silicon moulds that could easily tear if handled roughly or incorrectly. This is where the robot’s high precision comes into play, every product is picked up in the same fashion, with exact angles and distances according to the program. We integrated the robot with two machines to make the most of the robot’s high speed, precision and short cycle time. The robot also works with an inspection system that tells the robot to pass or reject the product onto a reject conveyor underneath. With all these, the robot is able to run automatically, non-stop, 24/7 as long as the production is running.

Click below to see how the robot operates!

Overall, the MZ12 is a great addition to enhance your productivity and throughput. Additional features could also be added to the already remarkable robot. Such as vision system, sensors, etc. We also have a large selection of robots, with various sizes, reach and payloads.

Regardless if you are new or experienced in automation, we can help you further improve your production. We have extensive experience in robotic and automation systems, if you have any enquiry regarding our products or automation systems, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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Multi-Lane Diversion Conveyor System

Conveyor System, Handling by R&E Engineering

 

We recently developed a diversion conveyor for Ivankovich Farms, which we integrated with their existing conveying system and conveyors connecting to the robotic palletising system which we implemented back in 2016 (you can read about it here). The diversion conveyor essentially, directs products from one line to different lines so that the products arrive into predestined locations/stations corresponding to their conveyor lines.

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The diversion conveyor can work on patterns to divert products, for example products are diverted into one left and one right at a regular interval or on product separation/distinction using barcodes (where a barcode scanner is stationed before the diverter to read and depending on the reading, the diverter will determine the product’s path).

The video below shows how diversion conveyor works using sensors to detect the incoming products, counts them (to work on patterns or number of products) and engages the pneumatic cylinder to direct the products in accordance to their paths.

We have extensive experience in making automation systems, if you have any enquiry regarding our products or automation systems, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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Stronger. Faster. Better Robotic Controller.

CLOOS, Robotic System, Welding by R&E Engineering

 

The new QIROX QC2 Controller, is an optimum “man-machine” interface. The new control cabinet generation QIROX Controller QC2 is particularly designed to meet the requirements of welding technology and to improve user-friendliness of the interface.

An all new servo technology ensures dynamic movement and high path accuracy of the robot during welding. The processes are controlled by an industrial PC with the capacity to simultaneously control all internal and external axes.

Every component is clearly arranged in a robust system cabinet, where they are protected from dirt and can be easily exchanged.

In total, this leads to high reliability and low maintenance expenditure. The new QIROX QC2 Controller is available in different sizes with control capabilities of 8 (micro), 11 (master) and 20 axes (advanced).

 

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Advanced, Master and Micro Qirox QC2 Controllers respectively.

 

Comparison of Technical Specifications

Advanced Master Micro
Temperature 0 – 45° 0 – 45° 0 – 45°
Type of Protection IP54 IP55 IP56
Internal Axes 6 – 7 6 – 7 6
External Axes BIS 24 4 – 5 2
LAN 2 2 2
RS232C 2 2 2
Connection Capacity Up to 33 kVA
(Standard, Higher on Demand)		 Up to 12 kVA Up to 12 kVA
Humidity EN60204-1/4.4.4 EN60204-1/4.4.5 EN60204-1/4.4.6
L/W/H
(Without attached parts)		 800 x 1900 x 600 mm 800 x 1300 x 600 mm 706 x 700 x 400 mm
Weight 300 kg 250 kg 100 kg

 

Overview of Benefits

  • High End Distributed Computing Power: Dynamic movement and high path accuracy of the robot.
  • Absolute Reliability: Clear dirt-protected arrangement of all components in a robust system cabinet.
  • Numerous Extra Functions: Can be used in combination with any CLOOS software such as the RoboPlan and CarolaEdi offline programming software, Remote Service Manager (RSM), Process Data Manager (PDM) and User Management System (UMS).

Advanced and Master:

  • High Hardware Compatibility and Up-to-date Software: Compatible up to V7 QIROX Controller and the new QS2 QIROX Controller software.
  • Maximum Operation Comfort: Additional touch screen, lockable keyboard and optional accessories such as cabinet heating, air conditioner and plug assembly cover.

Micro:

  • Space-Saving: Compact design and low weight.
  • Flexible Use: Easy transport with overhead crane, pallet or forklift.

 

QIROX QC2 Controller is a product of Carl Cloos Schweißtechnik GmbH.

References:
Carl Cloos Schweißtechnik GmbH. (2017). QIROX QC2 Advanced.
Retrieved from http://www.cloos.de/de-en/products/qirox/steuerungen/roboter-qc2-adv/.

Carl Cloos Schweißtechnik GmbH. (2017). QIROX QC2 Master.
Retrieved from http://www.cloos.de/de-en/products/qirox/steuerungen/roboter-qc2-master/.

Carl Cloos Schweißtechnik GmbH. (2017). QIROX QC2 Micro.
Retrieved from http://www.cloos.de/de-en/products/qirox/steuerungen/roboter-qc2-micro/.

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Leap in Packing System Technology at Ivankovich Farms

Conveyor System, Handling, Robotic System by R&E Engineering

 

Ivankovich Farms is a Western Australian, family owned, growing and packing operation, specialising in onion and carrot production. As a huge and growing local vegetable grower and fresh produce supplier, Ivankovich Farms looked for a way to improve the efficiency of their production line.

R&E Engineering and TecnoPlatform partnered together in providing Ivankovich Farms with a reliable fully customised Powered Roller Product Conveyor System that is fully integrated to the NACHI Pallet Handling Robot and PIERI Pallet Wrapping machine.

Overall, we are very happy with the outcome and resulting system. The system improved productivity and throughput significantly. Product packing also outputs consistent, neat and securely wrapped palletised products.

We thank Ivankovich Farm for trusting us in introducing automation into their business. This is a step forward into the future for WA agriculture industry. We wish Ivankovich Farms good luck and all the best for their future!

Check out Ivankovich Farms’ website here.

Also check out the article below on Ivankovich Farm during the system installation!

Ivankovich;Packing;Pallet

Pressreader (2017). Farm steps into future. [online]
Available at: https://www.pressreader.com/australia/harvey-waroona-reporter/20160802/281642484546139 [Accessed 1 Oct. 2017].

Leap in Packing System Technology at Ivankovich Farms

Conveyor System, Handling, Robotic System by R&E Engineering

 

Ivankovich Farms is a Western Australian, family owned, growing and packing operation, specialising in onion and carrot production. As a huge and growing local vegetable grower and fresh produce supplier, Ivankovich Farms looked for a way to improve the efficiency of their production line.

R&E Engineering and TecnoPlatform partnered together in providing Ivankovich Farms with a reliable fully customised Powered Roller Product Conveyor System that is fully integrated to the NACHI Pallet Handling Robot and PIERI Pallet Wrapping machine.

Overall, we are very happy with the outcome and resulting system. The system improved productivity and throughput significantly. Product packing also outputs consistent, neat and securely wrapped palletised products.

We thank Ivankovich Farm for trusting us in introducing automation into their business. This is a step forward into the future for WA agriculture industry. We wish Ivankovich Farms good luck and all the best for their future!

Check out Ivankovich Farms’ website here.

Also check out the article below on Ivankovich Farm during the system installation!

Ivankovich;Packing;Pallet

Pressreader (2017). Farm steps into future. [online]
Available at: https://www.pressreader.com/australia/harvey-waroona-reporter/20160802/281642484546139 [Accessed 1 Oct. 2017].