HERMLE 将 RS 1 机器人系统升级至 GEN2 平台，扩展自动化产品线
HERMLE expands its automation portfolio:
HERMLE 将紧凑型机器人系统 RS 1 升级至 GEN2 平台，继 RS 2 之后把这款自动化单元纳入最新技术标准。RS 1 GEN2 定位为托盘与工件一体化自动化单元，可处理托盘、工件载具和单件，覆盖单件生产到中小批量生产，面向多品种制造中对无人运行时间、柔性和工艺可靠性要求提高的用户。系统采用模块化可扩展架构，可用一台或两台机床运行，后续可从单机升级为双机，并可加装料架模块、测量机、清洗设备和 AGV 系统，能连接多种 HERMLE 加工中心。其占地约 12 m²（4.25 x 3.00 m），单机和双机运行下机床工作区进出均不受遮挡，近乎全玻璃安全围罩提升过程可视性。系统核心是一台居中布置的 6 轴机器人，最大负载 60 kg，可到达最多两个机床工作区、料架模块、装夹站和转运站。料架系统采用软件支持的自适应存储策略，工件和托盘自动、按空间优化排序，无固定分配；装夹站配激光监测系统，在工件入库前检查其高度和宽度。系统通过自动更换抓手和夹紧装置实现高可用性，并可并行执行不同加工策略。
Robotersystem RS 1 jetzt in GEN2 Ausführung
With the transfer of the robot system RS 1 to the GEN2 platform, Maschinenfabrik Berthold HERMLE AG is consistently expanding its automation portfolio. Following the RS 2, the compact RS 1 has now also been brought up to the latest technical standards.
The system is designed specifically for users involved in high-variety manufacturing who face increasing demands in terms of unattended operating times, flexibility and process reliability.
Combined cell for pallet and workpiece automation
The RS 1 GEN2 is designed as an integrated automation cell for handling pallets, workpiece carriers and individual parts. The focus is on flexible use across a range of manufacturing scenarios – from single-part production through to small and medium-sized production runs.
A defining feature is the combination of:
automated pallet handling
integrated parts handling
setup during production
High system availability is achieved through automatic gripper and clamping device changes, as well as the ability to implement different machining strategies in parallel.
Scalable system architecture
A key feature of the RS 1 GEN2 is its modular and scalable architecture. The system can:
- be operated with one or two machines
- be upgraded at a later date from single-machine to dual-machine operation
- be supplemented with additional peripherals such as rack modules, measuring machines, washing equipment or AGV systems
It can be connected to various HERMLE machining centres, enabling flexible cell configurations to be implemented.
Compact design with excellent accessibility
With a footprint of approx. 12 m² (4.25 x 3.00 m), the RS 1 GEN2 is one of the most compact solutions in its class. Despite the small footprint, access to the working areas of the machine remains completely unobstructed – in both single-machine and dual-machine operation.
The almost entirely glazed safety enclosure improves visibility of the process while also supporting the safety concept during manual interventions.
Centralised handling system with a high load capacity
At the heart of the system is a centrally positioned 6-axis robot which has a maximum load capacity of 60 kg. Thanks to its positioning on the system platform, it reaches all the relevant stations:
- Machine working areas (up to two)
- Rack modules
- Setup stations
- Transfer stations
This enables short travel distances, high dynamics and stable cycle times.
Smart rack system with dynamic assignment
The rack system is based on a software-supported, adaptive storage strategy. Workpieces and pallets are sorted automatically and in a space-optimised manner without any fixed assignment (“chaotic storage”).
The advantages:
- maximum use of the available storage space
- reduced setup times
- no manual rack configuration
The number of available rack modules is adapted to the specific system configuration.
Integrated measurement technology for reliable loading
The setup station system is fitted with a laser monitoring system which checks the height and width of workpieces before they are stored. This ensures that only validated components enter the automated material flow.
At the same time, the control identifies available storage capacity and, for every active transport operation, checks whether there might be a more suitable storage location.
来源：HERMLE · 五轴加工与自动化 · hermle.de