Optimized tooling for flexible automation

Carbon Fiber (CF) tooling improves process performance due to a dramatic reduction of deflection, vibrations and weight. Additionally the ABB design features a reduced height, which has a positive impact on cycle times. Aluminum components for adaption to different parts are connected to CF structural components by quick change systems.
The wide range of modular components has been designed to reduce project risks, time and set up costs.

Carbon Fiber Boom
The CF Boom is an extension of the robot arm: it remains attached to the robot wrist during production changeover. It’s only used in 6-axis robot applications. With a length of 1450 mm, it is dimensioned to handle up to 100 kg.
 

Carbon Fiber Gondola arm
The CF Gondola arms are common components for both 6- and 7-axis robots. Additionally an Automatic Tool Change (ATC) can be added to match either CF boom or 7 -axis units. Two manual tool changers will allow the attachment of part-specific aluminum tooling. The CF Gondola arm has two lengths variants: 1000 mm and 1400 mm.

Main advantages:

  • Optimum stiffness/weight ratio
  • Slim profile: reduced height to minimize press occupation
  • Unified component for 6-axis and 7-axis robots
  • Enabled for automatic tool change (ATC)
  • Up to 8 vacuum channels
  • Ergonomic: smaller tooling to be manipulated
  • Less components and storage room

For additional data, please see the data sheet.

Flexibility

Optimum stiffness/weight ratio allows adaptable use across various press applications while maintaining performance.

Compactness

Slim profile with reduced height minimizes space usage in the press area.

Modularity

Unified component design supports both 6-axis and 7-axis robots, enabling easier integration and standardization.

Automation

Supports automatic tool change (ATC) to increase efficiency and reduce manual intervention

Efficiency

Supports up to 8 vacuum channels for adaptable tooling, features smaller components for easier handling, and a simplified design that reduces assembly time, storage needs and overall setup effort, helping you achieve faster production cycles.

Technical data

Handling capacity 100 kg

Maximum payload the robot can handle

Reach 3.10 + 1.65

Robot arm reach including extension

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