SELFEEDER DUO Robot Edition : Robotic Machining Unit
SELFEEDER DUO Robot Edition
“SELFEEDER DUO Robot Edition” is a robot machining unit mounted on the tip of an industrial robot, enabling robotic cutting operations.
In addition to drilling and tapping, it supports high-precision milling and end milling, which are typically difficult to perform with a robot alone.
By transforming an industrial robot into a highly versatile machining solution, it delivers new possibilities to manufacturing sites.
What is Robot Machining?
This machining method mounts a spindle unit on an industrial robot to perform cutting operations.
It allows flexible access from various angles and orientations, enabling multi-face machining of large workpieces in a compact footprint.
What is SELFEEDER DUO Robot Edition？
“SELFEEDER DUO Robot Edition” is the robot machining version of our best-selling drilling and tapping unit, SELFEEDER. Based on the versatile SELFEEDER DUO, which uses servo motors for both the spindle and feed axes, it incorporates three essential features required for high-precision robotic machining.
Features
①Spindle Feed Mechanism
A linear guide and ball screw for the feed mechanism offer high-speed precision machining independent of the robot accuracy. The robot is only required to set angle and position.
②Highly – Rigid Sliding Unit
When the robot reaches the machining position, the exceptional rigidity and straightness of the slide unit take over for accurate milling operation. This achieves optimum flatness that is difficult to attain with a standard robot by itself.
③Automatic Feed Adjustment System (AFAS)
This system automatically changes machining conditions by detecting the machining load to the feed axis. It allows easy and efficient robotic machining without resetting the stroke for every machining condition change.
Effects of the AFAS
■ Detects tool tip engagement
・Slows down the cutting feed rate and reduces robot deflection.
・Automatically corrects machining start point deviations caused by irregular and curved die-cast surfaces.
■ Detects the moment the tool exits the workpiece
・ Slow down the feed rate to prevent burrs.
■ Detects different layered materials when processing
・ Automatically changes to optimal machining conditions for each material.
・Pre-stroke setting is not required for each material’s thickness.
④＃30 spindle with Automatic Tool Changer (ATC)
The system comes standard with an ATC function essential for robotic machining, enabling a wide range of machining operations with a single unit.
The compact system design enables significant cost savings.
When combined with a dedicated tool magazine, tools can be changed without moving the robot.
This enables fast and stable tool changes without requiring advanced teaching skills.
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Main Specifications
Robot Machining System Engineered by Machine Tool Manufacturer
The Robot Machining System is a machining solution optimized for large-part machining and high-mix, low-volume production. It equips an industrial robot with the SELFEEDER DUO Robot Edition, enabling cutting and machining operations.
Leveraging our expertise in both robotics and machining, we have developed this system as a new solution that delivers the flexibility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness required for large-part machining.
