Flexloader Vision Lite; Introduction - ABB FlexLoader Vision Product Manual

14 FlexLoader Vision Lite

14.1 Introduction

General information
FlexLoader Vision Lite is an automation concept especially designed for lathe
applications. FlexLoader Vision Lite makes it possible to load and unload blanks
and pipes with 6-axis robots for a CNC controlled lathe without the need of
programming. Automation cells are fully managed from a specially designed
interface where key data such as the blank dimensions, gripper data and the lathe's
chuck data is provided in an intuitive and simple way via a graphic interface.
The interface uses data and designations that are well-known and established
terms when it comes to CNC programming. This makes it possible to control loading
and unloading of new blanks and pipes without knowledge of robot programming.
The teachin is carried out in a way that feels intuitive and obvious to operators who
are used to programming CNC machines.
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How it works
The raw material is placed on a conveyor belt in the robot cell. The positions of
the blanks or pipes are identified using ABB's proven proprietary vision system,
FlexLoader Vision, which guides the robot to pick the parts directly from the buffer
belt. The robot is equipped with a double gripper with three finger gripping and
adjustable fingers.
One gripper is used to pick and load the material while the other is used to pick
out finished machined parts and place them on a buffer belt leading out of the cell.
The position of the fingers can be adjusted to manage the raw material and finished
Product manual - FlexLoader Vision
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