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Press Release - 2013
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06-19-2013
Advanced solutions for laser machining
The SCHUNK Lasertechnik GmbH from Lauffen/Neckar enlarged the program of their PSM 400 laser welding machines: The PSM 400 Performance is attractive in price, and purposefully designed for laser machining of tool steel. High-precision linear axes, a fully adequate CNC control with real-time simulation, a robust laser source, and reflection-safe fibers ensure for high precision and repeat accuracy.
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06-10-2013
Standardized RCC axes for high-speed assembly
Lighter, more rigid, more dynamic: when complete Z or Y axes are to be moved in high-precision high-speed applications, the linear modules of SCHUNK's LCx series set a new benchmark. The profiles of the world's first standardized linear motor axes made of reinforced carbon composite weigh around 58% less than the profiles of comparable aluminum modules.
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06-10-2013
Efficient extras for clamping force blocks
SCHUNK, the competence leader for clamping technology and gripping systems extends its series of TANDEM KSP plus clamping force blocks with two helpful extras. With the jaw quick-change system BWM clamping blocks can be retrofitted independent from its installation position in less than 30 seconds onto a new chuck jaw set for O.D. clamping.
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05-03-2013
SCHUNK grippers are setting benchmarks in assembly and handling for over 30 years
In 1983, SCHUNK the competence leader for clamping technology and gripping systems introduced the world’s first standardized industrial gripper on the market. The "industrial hand," has been the former designation, and has been the starting point for a fast development of gripping systems which still continues today.
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04-17-2013
Universal high-performance lathe chucks
The ROTA NCD wedge bar power chuck from SCHUNK is extremely versatile. It is used for clamping small diameters as quickly and precisely as large ones. Instead of exchanging lathe chucks and collet chucks, which can be tedious, just the top jaws of the ROTA NCD have to be exchanged against special collet jaws. This minimizes set-up times and allows a considerably higher output.
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04-17-2013
Greater efficiency with integrated vibration damping
Manufactures who produce precision turned parts in large quantities have to consider several factors. Tolerances and surface qualities have to be precisely maintained, set-up times, downtimes, and tool wear have to be reduced. The TENDOturn hydraulic expansion toolholders from SCHUNK make everything feasible. The set-up process of the latest toolholder generation of the competence leader in clamping technology and gripping systems has been further simplified.
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04-11-2013
Automation and qualification create jobs
The technology-goalkeeper talk hosted by SCHUNK, the competence leader for clamping technology and gripping systems on Tuesday at the Hanover Show, was prominently manned. The event has been moderated by SKY chief reporter of the Champions League, Jessica Kastrop. Managing Partner of SCHUNK, Henrik A. Schunk, Head of KUKA, Dr. Till Reuter, Volkswagen Senior Brand Manager, Dr. Hubert Waltl, Head of the Stuttgart IFF and Fraunhofer IPA, Prof. Dr. Thomas Bauernhansl, and goalkeeper legend and SCHUNK brand ambassador, Jens Lehmann participated at the talk on the subject "Success Factor Automation" with the result: Automation and qualification ensure production in Germany.
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04-08-2013
Intuitive, integrated, intelligent -
The WSG series is now available in more sizes
Versatile, sensitive and extremely simple - this is the best description of the WSG series of servo-electric 2-Finger Parallel Grippers. Mechatronic grippers from SCHUNK, the competence leader for clamping technology and gripping systems are designed for handling and assembly processes, where high flexibility or sensitivity are required. A whole range of possibilities for achieving more efficiency in production automation is hidden under its simple appearance. SCHUNK significantly expanded the series with a long-stroke version and a compact small parts gripper.
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04-08-2013
SCHUNK has further extended its clamping force block family
It is only been two years since SCHUNK completely revised their TANDEM clamping force blocks series. Since that time, these power packages are setting standards in terms of compactness, clamping force, and precision. Due to the great demand, the competence leader for clamping technology and gripping systems reacted, and extended the program with a chuck jaw quick-change system, and a query for the automated machine loading. With the quick-finder on the SCHUNK website, the search for the matching clamping force block is simple and easy.
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04-08-2013
World Premiere: Standardized Long-Stroke Gripper with CFC Housing
The CGH long-stroke gripper from SCHUNK is a milestone in handling: For the first time SCHUNK, the competence leader for clamping technology and gripping systems succeeded in standardizing a light-weight gripper with CFC housings. The versatile module convinces in terms of energy-efficiency and economic efficiency. It helps to increase dynamics of existing systems, or enables the use of smaller robots.
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04-08-2013
Quick-change fingers increase flexibility of assembly systems
SCHUNK, the competence leader for clamping technology and gripping systems, has transferred its extensive experience with quick-change systems to the design of gripper fingers. The innovative family-owned company introduces a new type of finger blank with a quick-change system already integrated as a standard feature. The quick-change fingers allow users to minimize setup times when changing over to a new parts spectrum, resulting in increased productivity and flexibility of the overall system.
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04-02-2013
red dot Award for the Powerball Arm from SCHUNK
SCHUNK, the competence leader for clamping technology and gripping systems has reason to celebrate: The Powerball Lightweight Arm LWA 4P wins the red dot Award: Product Design 2013. The exclusive principle of design behind the powerful lightweight arm convinced the jury of 37 experts of the internationally renowned competition even though the field of applicants was very large: This year the number of submissions amounted to 4,662 submissions in 19 different categories.
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02-28-2013
5-Finger Hand now also contains electronics
SCHUNK has optimized its 5-finger hand concept study. The motor controllers have been completely integrated in the wrist of the latest anthropomorphic gripper hand, and therefore very compact solutions are available now. Via defined interfaces, the gripper hand can be connected with the lightweight arm, which is already on the market.
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02-28-2013
Service Robotics: A Vision becomes Reality
Dr. Roko Tschakarow, Business Director Mobile Gripping Systems at SCHUNK, speaks about the future and the challenges of service robotics.
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02-19-2013
Rapid Pick & Place for loads up to 5 kg
The linear directly driven Pick & Place units of the PPU-E series from SCHUNK are considered to be the fastest pick & place units on the market. The largest size PPU-E 50, is an expert for dynamic handling of medium-weight masses up to 5 kg. For a complete cycle with a 280 mm horizontal and 150 mm vertical stroke the unit has a cycle time of 0.92 seconds with a tooling mass of 2 kg and 2 x 60 ms (for gripper).
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02-19-2013
Extremely flat pneumatic Quick-Change Pallet Module
With a height of 20 mm, the Quick-Change Pallet Module VERO-S NSE mini from SCHUNK is extremely flat. This provides ideal conditions for retrofitting existing machines, making full use of the engine room, and allows direct clamping of small workpieces. The patented drive concept consists of a fast stroke and a clamping stroke, and ensures that the compact module of the innovative family-owned company has a highly compact performance. At a module diameter of 90 mm, and a clamping pin diameter of only 20 mm, the NSE mini also has integrated turbo function and enormous pull-in forces of up to 1500 N. The clamping pin is positioned via a short taper and is fixed with three clamping slides. Locking is done mechanically via spring force. It is self-locking and form-fitted. The large contact surfaces between clamping slide and pin minimize the surface pressure in unclamped condition, and also the wear of the module.
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02-18-2013
Special Program for Micro Cutting
No matter where toolholders are used: mold making, dental technology, medical technology, clock- and jewelry industry - the number of high-precision applications in the field of micro cutting has enormously increased in the past few years. Since conventional clamping systems most often reach their limits, SCHUNK, the competence leader of clamping technology and gripping system has enlarged its precision toolholder program for micro cutting. New interfaces and a higher degree of standardization will help the user increase process reliability and efficiency of demanding precision applications.
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01-16-2013
Versatile manual lathe chuck
The manual ROTA-S plus lathe chuck from SCHUNK is a true classic in the field of lathe chuck technology. With version 2.0, the competence leader for clamping technology and gripping systems extends the application possibilities of this lathe chuck. An optimized wedge bar drive system and an improved lubricant system ensure consistently high clamping forces from the new lathe chuck.
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01-08-2013
Life quality with more "grip"
Lena Kredel suffers from multiple sclerosis. She cannot move her arms and legs, but nevertheless she is working. The literary scholar originates from Bad Segeberg, and does an apprenticeship as librarian at the University of Bremen. The particularity: She is using the service robot "Friend" as a tool, and its lightweight arm allows autonomous environmental interaction. Now the robot specialists from the Institute for Automation Technology (IAT) Bremen have modified the mechatronic helper so that Lena Kredel can independently catalog the books in the university’s library.
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