Alliance Automation's robotic waterjet trimming cells combine Motoman HP20D robots and Jet Edge's 60,000 PSI iP60-50 waterjet intensifier pumps for precision and dependability.
Alliance Automation's robotic waterjet trimming cell allows many different parts to be programmed so tools or products can be quickly changed. Programming is accomplished via the Teach Trace Method.
Alliance Automation's robotic waterjet system features dual wall-mounted robots and a sturdy frame to help ensure consistent tight part tolerances.
Wall-mounted robots allow for the first 2 axis to be mounted forward, over the part. This feature allows for a larger work envelope and motion to work easier around larger shaped parts. The system includes a dedicated part holding nest that incorporates a vacuum to remove excess moisture and assist with holding the parts in place.
Alliance Automation, a designer and manufacturer of custom industrial automation and robotic systems, is powering its latest generation of robotic waterjet trimming cells with Jet Edge intensifier pumps.
Featuring dual wall-mounted Motoman HP20D robots and Jet Edge's 60 KSI (4100 bar) iP60-50 waterjet intensifier pumps, Alliance Automation's new 6-axis robotic waterjet trimming cell features Motoman's +/-0.06 mm repeatability and Jet Edge's reliable tie-rod intensifier design. According to a spokesperson, the cell's sturdy, compact frame design allows stability to both the tool and robots to help ensure consistent tight part tolerances.
Most commonly used in the automotive industry, Alliance Automation's robotic waterjet trimming cell cuts shaped parts with many angles from a wide variety of materials, including carpeting, fiberglass, foam and plastic. The system has numerous automotive interior applications, including trimming headliners, dashboards, dash liners, bed liners, wheel liners, door panels, trunk trim, car carpet and acoustic dampening components.
"The robotic waterjet trimming cell features numerous design innovations that distinguish it from other robotic systems and promise to increase productivity, lower operating costs and improve worker safety," said Alliance Automation's Steven Cranston. "The wall mounted robots allow for the first 2 axis to be mounted forward, over the part. This feature allows for a larger work envelope and motion to work easier around larger shaped parts. The robots also are able to quickly retract to a home position out of the way for the loading and unloading of parts, reducing cycle times and increasing operator safety.
"The system lowers operating costs by eliminating the need for complicated trimming dies. It is set up so that many different parts can be programmed to make a quick change of tools or products. Jobs also can be installed with multiple parts to maximize productivity. In addition, the innovative design of the coil package on the robots allows for a quick change. All coils are a standard design (for each specific robot model), factory wound, pre-coned and pre-threaded.
"Alliance Automation chose Jet Edge waterjet pumps to power its latest systems based on Jet Edge's reputation for quality, support and free lifetime training.
"Knowing that Jet Edge is a leader in waterjet technology, we knew we could trust the dependability and consistency of the Jet Edge intensifier. We have been involved in the robotic waterjet market for a number of years and utilizing the Jet Edge intensifier helps us to provide the product and support we need to satisfy our current and future customers."
Jet Edge manufactures hydraulic intensifier and direct drive intensifier pumps, electric and diesel, 30-280 HP, in 36 KSI, 60 KSI and 90 KSI models. Rated at 60 KSI (4,100 bar), Jet Edge's 50 HP (37 kW) iP60-50 intensifier pump is capable of producing output pressures from 1 KSI to 55 KSI (3,800 bar) with flow rates of 0 to 1 gallons (3.8 liters) per minute to a variety of abrasive waterjet and waterjet cutting systems and UHP surface preparation equipment.
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