Automated deburring from Schunk
In order to achieve clean end products, sharp edges, unevenness or overhang must be reliably removed during deburring metal cutting and casting processes. Until now, this required sensitivity has been achieved only by manual machining. But now, users can take their deburring process to the next level by automating it. SCHUNK, the competence leader for gripping systems and clamping technology, has expanded its portfolio for robotic material removal. It achieves perfect machining results, increases efficiency, saves costs and relieves employees from hard, fatiguing work."
In the metal-cutting industry, deburring is usually carried out as an additional work step with an increased logistical and personnel effort. At the same time, many robot systems are already used for loading and unloading machine tools. This is exactly where the new SCHUNK products come in. Because robots can do more than loading and unloading, they can also be used for automated deburring. Deburring of the workpieces can be carried out concurrently with the machining operation of the next workpiece, thus saving an additional work step. Simultaneous deburring reduces component lead times, and the unit costs, and contributes to a better utilization of existing loading and unloading robots. The repeat accuracy of the robot also ensures consistent reproducible results. With robots assigned to dirty, monotonous tasks, the employees who work alongside them will benefit from more safety and better ergonomics. With the new SCHUNK tools, users can benefit from all these advantages.
Appropriate solutions for any case of application!
With CRT, RCV and CDB, SCHUNK has developed three units for different deburring tasks providing an optimal tool for any application. The pneumatically driven file, CRT, is particularly suitable for small and narrow tool geometries. Even in hard to reach areas such as slots, corners and grooves superfluous edges can be precisely removed and cleaned without any residues. The compensation angle of +/–1.8 mm reliably compensates position inaccuracies, and workpiece and robot tolerances. Because the file can be equipped with conventional file blades, existing material can be reused and the changeover to automatized processes can be done conveniently.
The pneumatic RCV deburring spindle is currently the most robust product on the market, and proves its capabilities during cleaning of blanks and milled parts. Since different rotating tools can be used, the RCV proves to be a versatile solution for a variety of deburring tasks. Due to its robustness and high quality, consistently good machining results can be achieved with the RCV. The vane motor shortens machine times with high torque and short stopping time, and therefore ensures a higher output.