Abstract

With the IML control system designed "Easy to operate", we can program the robot by selecting the standard programs and have it inserted into the program step by step. Here in this chapter we're introducing the setting of the axis positions of the IML robot.

Position setting

No	Name	Function
(1)	Position selection	Click to select the point you want to set.
(2)	Main-arm selection	Click to switch to the two axes of the main arm, and cooperate with the button (7) to move the axis.
(3)	Sub-arm selection	Click to switch to the two axes of the jig, and cooperate with the button (7) to move the shaft.
(4)	Current position memory	Click the icon to set the current position of the axis to the point (after returning to the original point).
(5)	Point set point	(1) select the point and set the value. Click to make a changes.
(6)	Current axis position	The current position of the axis is displayed.
(7)	Manual speed setting	Manual speed setting

Steps to set the point:

Slect the point you want to set in (1).
Select (2) main-arm or (3) sub-arm.
Select the manual movement speed at (8). Manually operate the target axis and move it to the target point via the button (7) + safety enable button (the position can be fine-tuned by the scale file).
Use the position memory button at (4) to record the point to set the value at (5).
Re-select the point at (1) and set the next point.

Position corrections

No	Name	Function
(1)	Axis position	Automatically click to switch to the axis position modification
(2)	Axis Speed	Automatically click to switch to the axis speed modification
(3)	Page	Flip up and down to switch points
(4)	Position (Modifiable)	The white point can be clicked automatically for fine-tuning.
(5)	Position (not modifiable)	Gray point, cannot be modified

This page is mainly used for an overview of the points set by the location, and when it is automatic, you can click on the point at (4) to fine-tune it.

Best Buy Robotic Arm for Injection Molding Machine

SW6308-20

Unit: mm

X1	X2	X3	X4	Y	YM1	YM2	Z	L	W	H	Payload
980	640	165	645	800	235	565	1280	2320	1500	1690	3kg

The Application of End of Robotic Arm Tooling

EOAT Assembly Demonstration -- Two Cavities Parts Picking EOAT with Runner Cutting by Air Nipper

Two Cavities Parts Picking EOAT with Runner Cutting by Air Nipper

Product Descriptions

This EOAT is for 2 Cavities Parts Picking;
The Parts Would be Picked with Clamping;
The Sprue Gripper is Included for Sprue Gate Gripping;
The Sprue Gate Would be Cut by Air Nipper;
The Gross Weight of the EOAT Seet is about 1.5kg.

Bom List

Product Name	PN #	Model	Quantity
Sus Tube	4.Y00021	PST12-1500	2
Air Nipper	1.Y00004	GT-NY25	2
Straight Blades for Plastic	1.Y00037	NY25AJ	2
Fixing Block	7.Y00633	SCE2-25	2
Tube Plugs	1.Y03638	PST12-1500	11
Cross Connector	7.Y00027	SMBT-2012	2
Access Robot Bracket	7.Y00002	SMBH1-12M6	6
L-Type Thread Hose Fitting	1.Y02809	APL6-M5	3
Slide Bracket	7.Y00004	SCF4-1240W16	7
Slide Bracket	7.Y00001	SMBS-12T16	7
Sprue Gripper	8.Y00091	GR12-12-CN	1
Cross Connector	7.Y00020	SMBT-1212	1

Q & A About Robotic Arms and Injection Automation

Why is 8 Cavities Mold Design the Best Solution for Elbow with Nuts?

For PVC/PPR pipe fittings with nuts with a diameter of around φ25mm most of the producer will choose an injection molding machine of around 250T and a mold cavities of 8 Cavities, will a more cavities mold design with a larger injection molding machine a better choice for pipe fittings producers?

8 Cavities Pipe Fittings Nut Insertion Automation Solution

According to the experience of working with LESSO group in the automiztion of their PVC/PPR pipe fittings injection production system, we finally decide to have an 8 cavities mold deisgn with 250T injection molding machine because:

A 250T injection molding machine with 8 cavities mold design is an economic investment to start up a pipe fittings injection production system.
For a pipe fittings auto-injection production system with nut insertion, the weight of the EOAT would be very heavy. An eight cavities solution will perfectly balance the payload of the injection robot and weight of the EOAT.
An 8 cavities layout design of the pipe fittings will produce a better mold flow during the injection production of the pipe fittings.

Anyway, to upgrade your PVC/PPR pipe fittings injection molding system you must keep in mind that it's only valuable to have an automation system for bulk production products, which means that one injection molding machine with only one mold to be equipped with one automation system for the pipe fittings' Nut insertion, runner cutting and parts picking.

For any other question about a PVC/PPR pipe fittings auto-production system please contact Adams from SWITEK for a turn-key solutions of pipe fittings production.

SWITEK IML Robot Operating Instruction -- 3.6.2 Position Setting

High Performance Side Entry IML Robot