Turnkey Package Enables Optimized Automation Integration
Together, Kurt Workholding and Absolute Machine Tools introduce a turnkey automation package, which features a Mitsubishi LoadMate Plus, Kurt 3600A Pneumatic Vise and Kurt RV36 Robotic Gripper working in tandem with a Tongtai VP-10 high-speed vertical machining center.
Kurt Workholding and its distribution partners at Absolute Machine Tools have created an automation package featuring a Mitsubishi Electric Automation LoadMate Plus plug-and-play cell, Kurt 3600A Pneumatic Vise and Kurt RV36 Robotic Gripper working in tandem with a Tongtai VP-10 mass production high-speed vertical machining center.
The Tongtai VP-10 has X-, Y- and Z-axis travels of 40.2" x 20.1" x 23.6" (1,021 mm x 510 mm x 600 mm). High-power servo motors produce 1,890 ipm (48 m/min) in X and Y, and 1,417 ipm (36 m/min) in Z. Acceleration in X, Y and Z is 1.18G, 1.0G, 0.7G respectively. A standard 10K rpm 20-horsepower direct drive spindle, and tool changer is able to hold as many as 30 tools. The standard Mitsubishi M80A control features a 10.4" (265 mm) touch screen.
Left to right: Mitsubishi LoadMate Plus, Kurt RV36 Gripper and Tongtai VP-10. Photo Credit: Kurt Workholding
Also featured in the demo package is the Kurt 3600A VersatileLock pneumatic vise and RV36 Robotic Gripper. Designed for precision clamping, the vise’s “Pull-type” action and AngLock jaws reportedly reduce stationary jaw deflection by at least 80%. A one-piece body and stationary jaw design reduce weight and increase strength while providing repeatable 0.0005 clamping capabilities. The RV36 Robotic Gripper also offers customizable, quick-change fingers in a compact, cost-effective package. Pneumatically actuated steel or aluminum finger configurations are available and attach to the vise using pull studs for changeability with a maximum payload of 50 lbs, and without the need for manual intervention.
Absolute Machine Tool customers can purchase Kurt Vises and RV36 Grippers as part of a package with the Tongtai VP-10 and Mitsubishi LoadMate Plus. The LoadMate Plus also packages as a stand-alone robot cell using an RV-8 Mitsubishi robot.
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