The economic situation in the machine tool industry remains tense. This challenges manufacturers to differentiate themselves from the competition with new solutions and to implement them as quickly and economically as possible. Innovative linear technology can make a significant contribution to this.
As a development and solution provider, we currently see great potential in the area of process automation in and around the machine tool. Here, manufacturers can position themselves as complete providers with cost-effective handling solutions – including automatic workpiece or tool loading.
Mechatronic handling robots made from one or more linear axes play a key role in this, which can be quickly and intuitively selected, designed, and configured via intelligent eTools at Bosch Rexroth. For quick assembly and commissioning, the subsystems are delivered pre-assembled – including drive, wiring, and control.
With this smart mechatronics kit, a variety of tasks can be solved modularly, such as space-saving loading of a series of machines from above by a robot that is moved via a heavy-duty axis. Linear robots can also be used for moving sheets, flexible workpiece transport to various assembly stations, or a highly dynamic pick-and-place system for the packaging area.
With our innovative double belt axes in size 280, payloads of up to 385 kg per table part and thus a total of up to 770 kg can be moved synchronously or independently on one axis – for example, two loading robots or two cobots. This enables highly efficient processes and minimal cycle times in a confined space.
With all these solutions, we can support machine tool manufacturers in differentiation and portfolio expansion. We also see differentiation potential in the area of high-precision workpiece processing. In this area, we have also expanded our solution portfolio, for example, with our patented Thermo Compensating Rail System (TCRS), a temperature control function integrated into the guide rail without taking up additional space. By appropriate temperature compensation, part accuracy can be increased by up to 75 percent, process stability improved, and scrap avoided. Path measurement can also be directly integrated into the linear guide, for example, as a sensor for linear motors or as a dirt-resistant alternative to glass measuring rods, thus contributing to greater precision in the machine tool.
Bosch Rexroth at EMO in Hall 6, Stand H12
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