Robotic Grinding Machine Tending

First system for automatic tending of a centre-less grinding machine for bearings in Bristol

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  • The grinding regulator wheel carriage was linked to a robot axis for accuracy and compensation

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  • One of the 3 sets of grippers, this one with double fingers

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  • An automatic tool changer system to cope with the variety of parts and future expansion

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  • Full manual interlocked access to set jobs

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  • A variety of loading tooling plates to suit the range of parts

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  • System from side showing the ProFace interface unit which greatly simplified the robot interface