The application of fully automatic truss manipulator in pipe cutting production line has significantly improved production efficiency, precision and automation level, especially in batch processing scenarios. The following are its core applications and features:
1. Main application links
Loading/unloading
Automatic handling: accurately grab the raw material pipe from the rack or conveyor line and place it on the cutting machine workbench; remove the finished product after cutting to achieve unmanned operation.
Sorting and classification: identify the specifications of the cut pipe through the visual system or sensor, and automatically sort it to different areas.
Cooperation with cutting equipment
Precise positioning: The manipulator delivers the pipe to the fixed position of the cutting machine (such as laser cutting, sawing) to ensure the consistency of the cutting size.
Dynamic coordination: In continuous cutting, the manipulator adjusts the pipe feeding length in real time to reduce downtime.
Process connection
It can be connected to subsequent deburring, marking, testing and other stations to form a fully automatic production line.
2. Key technical advantages
High precision and repeatable positioning
The truss structure is rigid and with the servo system, the positioning accuracy can reach ±0.1mm, meeting the needs of high-precision pipe processing.
Strong load capacity
It can adapt to heavy pipes (such as metal pipes, large-diameter PVC pipes), the load is usually more than 50kg, and special designs can reach hundreds of kilograms.
Flexible production
Quickly switch the clamping scheme of different pipes through the program (such as pneumatic clamps, adaptive grippers), adapt to multi-variety and small batch orders.
Intelligent control system
Integrated PLC or industrial PC, docking with MES/ERP system to achieve production data traceability and automatic order scheduling.
3. Typical workflow
Loading: The robot grabs the pipe from the material warehouse, places it on the cutting machine after visual inspection and positioning.
Cutting: The robot fixes the pipe, and the cutting machine processes it according to the preset program, and feedbacks the signal after completion.
Unloading: The robot takes out the finished product, sorts it to the stacking area or the next process, and loads new pipes at the same time.
Cycle: The whole process is seamlessly connected, and the beat time is optimized to seconds.
4. Industry application cases
Automobile manufacturing: used for automated cutting and handling of exhaust pipes and frame pipes.
Construction industry: batch processing of steel structure pipes to improve sawing efficiency.
Furniture industry: customized cutting of metal/plastic pipes to support flexible production.
Fully automatic truss manipulators are becoming the core equipment for intelligent upgrading of pipe cutting, especially suitable for modern factories with high cycle and high precision requirements.
