Norgren Adaptive Transforming Tooling: Press Loader

Adaptive Transforming Tooling:Press Load

Conventional Tooling vs. Norgren’s Transforming Tooling

• Eliminates the need for manual tool changes and adjustments
• Removes the need for lock-out tag-out procedures and potential safety concerns
• Faster die changeover times, while removing issues associated with ergonomics and manual labor

Adaptive Transforming Tooling Communication

Communication & HMI Highlights

• Cell/Automation PLC Communication to TT Supervisor:  Ethernet IP – communicates what job, when to change, health of the TT
• Supervisor: Stores the jobs with specific motion plans
• Number of Jobs: 1000’s of motion plans – positions
• Power: 24V <10 amp Type
• Arm Communication: Supervisor to Arm joints via can bus
• Health Status: Arm position monitoring, Arm status, Vacuum status
• Job Change Time: <1 minute
• Motion Plan: Offline process which defines individual arm movement timing and position based on system needs. Stored in the Supervisor.
• HMI: User friendly intuitive control for Jobs, adjustment, trouble shooting. Wireless, PC, PLC (learn more about the HMI below)
• Operating Software: Java
• Repair: Replaced components are recognized by the Supervisor and configure automatically – no
  need to home or calibrate replaced hard-ware
• Hardware: Industrial Tablet (Wireless), Pendent, PLC, PC
• Status Screen: Provides status. Cell PLC provides the commands for what job, when to change
• Adjustment: Provides the ability to adjust position of arms and ability to save
• Health: Provides information on the health of the system. Supports Industry 4.0 – tracking, trends, predictive maintenance

Press Loader Product Highlights

• Arm Weight (1 arm, 3 joints): Application Specific, 6.8 kg (15 lbs) as shown
• System Weight: Application Specific, 27 kg (60 lbs) as shown
• Number of Arms: Application Specific, 4-8 typical as shown
• Joints: Application Specific, 3-5 joints per arm typical as shown
• Dynamic Arm Rating (locked): 200 Nm (150 ft lb)
• Dynamic Arm Rating (unlocked): 30 Nm (20 ft lb)
• Maximum Arm Reach: Variable to application needs (limited by dynamic rating)
• Safety: Clutch slips at 30 Nm (20 ft lb) when un-locked
• Position Sensing: Application Specific, absolute positioning technology joint to joint as shown
• Life Span: 15 years, 50,000 Changes
• Cell/Automation: Communication to TT, power Ethernet IP, 24V <10 amp Typ
• HMI: Industrial Tablet, Pendent, PLC, PC

Technical Dimensions

Note: All dimensions (in/mm) are for reference only. All highlight metrics can be customized and are based on the standard 4-arm application.

Applications

• Stamping (automotive, white goods)