XYZ ROBO-TEND

XYZ ROBO-TEND
A fully integrated tending system for both Milling and Turning. Wheel in the blank billets – wheel out the finished batch.
Standard Equipment
- KUKA Robot and Siemens Control Panel.
- User Friendly Conversational Control.
- Vision System.
- Guarding.
- One-way drawer system.
- Simple Gripper Mill or Lathe.
Optional Equipment
- Servo or dual grippers.
- Automatic vices.
- Vertical conveyor system.
- Turnvover Station.
- Two-way drawer system (allows component intervention whilst robot and machine continue to work).
- Additional storage trolleys.
- Bespoke systems available.
Call 01823 674200 for more details.
XYZ ROBO-TEND – An Independent Overview
- Minimise your labour costs.
- Works 24/7 without holidays, tea, chatting or comfort breaks.
- Finance from less than £2 per hour.
- Payback can be just a few months if purchased outright.
- British designed and built.
- KUKA Cybertech Robot as standard (other makes are available).
- 10 kg Robot capacity (larger available).
- Vision system.
- Modular system (drawer or conveyor).
- Quick and easy change from one machine to another with conversational set up*
- Integrates with VMC’s or Turning Centres.
Once integrated, the same XYZ ROBO-TEND® unit can be used on a Machining Centre or Turning Centre, across the entire shopfloor as and when needed.
1. Wheel it up.
The robot trolley is wheeled up to the front of the chosen machine tool and then locked into position.

2. Lock it into position.
The loading trolley is then securely attached to the robot trolley. The robot identifies the trolley and its contents. The guard locks and ROBO-TEND becomes live.

3. Tell it the billet size.
With a conversational interface the robot controller can be programmed to know the shape of billet, material size and number of parts in the drawers.


The ROBO-TENDs ‘Turnover Station’ allows component ‘flipping’ for second operation work, this gives ROBO-TEND even greater flexibility.

Interchangeable pin plate insert.

With a wide central walkway between the robot trolley and loading trolley, the operator has easy access to the machine The XYZ ROBO-TEND located on a Turning Centre. for workholding replacement, inspection and maintenance.
This brings true mobile robot automation within the reach of traditional sub-contract engineering businesses.

Nigel Atherton
XYZ MANAGING DIRECTOR
Specification
XYZ ROBO-TEND 10 | XYZ ROBO-TEND 15 | XYZ ROBO-TEND 20 | XYZ ROBO-TEND 25 | |
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Max payload of robot | 10 kg | 15 kg | 20 kg | 25 kg |
Max weight of component* | 8kg with standard gripper | 13kg with standard gripper | 18kg with standard gripper | 23kg with standard gripper |
Max size of component* | Can be modified to suit specific requirements within payload | Can be modified to suit specific requirements within payload | Can be modified to suit specific requirements within payload | Can be modified to suit specific requirements within payload |
Max reach | 1420 mm | 1610 mm | 1725 mm | 2100 mm |
Footprint W x D x H | 2300 x 1000 x 1800mm | 2400 x 1100 x 1900mm | 2400 x 1200 x 1900mm | 2400 x 1200 x 1900mm |
XYZ ROBO-TEND 10 | |
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Max payload of robot | 10 kg |
Max weight of component* | 8kg with standard gripper |
Max size of component* | Can be modified to suit specific requirements within payload |
Max reach | 1420 mm |
Footprint W x D x H | 2300 x 1000 x 1800mm |
XYZ ROBO-TEND 15 | |
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Max payload of robot | 15 kg |
Max weight of component* | 13kg with standard gripper |
Max size of component* | Can be modified to suit specific requirements within payload |
Max reach | 1610 mm |
Footprint W x D x H | 2400 x 1100 x 1900mm |
XYZ ROBO-TEND 20 | |
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Max payload of robot | 20 kg |
Max weight of component* | 18kg with standard gripper |
Max size of component* | Can be modified to suit specific requirements within payload |
Max reach | 1725 mm |
Footprint W x D x H | 2400 x 1200 x 1900mm |
XYZ ROBO-TEND 25 | |
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Max payload of robot | 25 kg |
Max weight of component* | 23kg with standard gripper |
Max size of component* | Can be modified to suit specific requirements within payload |
Max reach | 2100 mm |
Footprint W x D x H | 2400 x 1200 x 1900mm |
* There may be limitations on components and sizes that can be gripped and your requirements should be discussed and agreed in writing prior to order.
Options
Options | Description | Notes |
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Dual pneumatic gripper | Removes machined components and places new blanks in one process. | Additional gripper weight will reduce the max weight of component by 1.5kg |
Servo (Electric) Gripper | Allows a wide range of billet sizes to be handled without a manual gripper change. | Required if machined component is considerably different to the blank size or if components vary in size in different drawers and you don’t want to change the gripper manually. |
Dual Servo (Electric) Gripper | Allows a wide range of billet sizes to be handled without a manual gripper change. Removes machined components and places new blanks in one process. | Required if machined component is considerably different to the blank size or if components vary in size in different drawers and you don’t want to change the gripper manually. Additional gripper weight will reduce the max weight of component by 2kg. |
Increased depth of drawers | Allows parts to stand taller while keeping within the component payload. | Increases or decreases component size and quantities available in the drawers. |
Vertical Conveyor Feed System | Allows a vertical conveyor with minimum footprint to store a larger number of blanks. | Option increases the buffer of blanks and reduces the frequency to replenish the machine. The machine can also run continously while being replenished. |