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FANUC America Authorized System Integrator Durabotics’ portable Die Cast Tending System uses the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L long arm robot to complete a fully automated and extremely versatile solution for improved die casting process speed, reliability and throughput. The FANUC LR Mate robot in this Durabotics system automatically unloads and quenches die cast parts, sprues, gates and runners from a zinc die cast machine. The robot then places the parts into a trim die station, followed by deposit of excess material into a re-melt system.
The robot works within the cycle time of the Die Cast Machine. Once the cast is set and the die opens, ejector pins extend enough to unseat the part, but not enough for the part to fall from the mold. The FANUC robot moves to pick the part, complete with sprue and runner, and unloads it from the die press. Once the robot exits the die press area, die lube is sprayed and the die press closes. A die shield provides protection for the robot from the die spray. The robot quenches the part in a water basin, and then loads the part into a trim press, but holds onto the sprue. The trim press engages and good parts are automatically ejected down a chute or multiple chutes depending on the part configuration. Meanwhile the robot moves the sprue or runner to a chute for re-melting, and the process repeats.
This system’s very narrow footprint allows it to fit in between die cast machines. The system is highly portable – It is easily moved from one die cast station to another with a simple pallet jack or forklift. Additionally, it can be locked into customized docking stations placed at multiple die cast machine locations. This quick-lock docking station comes equipped with locating pins that assure repeatability.
Designed with the customer’s needs in mind, this system from Durabotics is an ideal solution for automated die cast tending. To learn more about FANUC America Authorized System Integrator Durabotics and their full range of automated solutions, please visit https://www.durabotics.com.