Arm rail bending system with igus gantry and igus robot control

A gantry robot from Igus, which clamps blanks of aluminium parts in a fixture to bend them into arm rails, offers an efficient and precise solution for automating this process. The Igus gantry robot is specially designed for industrial applications and is characterised by its robust construction and high reliability. It consists of a multi-axis Cartesian system that enables precise positioning and movement of the aluminium blanks. The axes of the robot are usually X, Y and Z, whereby each axis can be controlled independently of the others.

The robot grips the aluminium blanks using a gripper or other suitable end effector solution and positions them precisely in the bending device. This device is designed to bend the blanks into the desired shape of arm rails. The entire process is controlled by the Igus Robot Control (iRC) software, which enables intuitive programming and monitoring of the robot movements.

The benefits of such a system include high precision, as the accurate positioning of the blanks ensures consistent and high quality bending results. Automation reduces cycle times and increases production capacity, while the Igus robot components are lubrication-free and durable, minimising maintenance requirements. In addition, the robot can be easily customised to suit different production requirements.

Overall, the Igus gantry robot offers an advanced solution for automating the bending process of aluminium parts into arm rails, which can significantly increase the efficiency and quality of production.