SherpaLoader M25

Automation for machining centres
with stationary clamping device

For square bar and panel cutting
up to 18 kg weight*
and a size of
20 x 20 x 10 mm to
200 x 200 x 200 mm

* depending on component center of gravity

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SherpaVision®
Symbiosis of 3D camera and laser

The heart of the system is the 3D camera laser system. It detects workpieces where you have placed them, without grid plates, stops or matrices. This saves you from constantly having to retool mechanical devices, laborious programming of change magazines and expensive and vulnerable rotary and stacking tables. A cover flap covers the optical sensors when used in harsh operating conditions.

Yaskawa
6-axis industrial robot
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SHERPA Robotics relies on the proven robot technology of YASKAWA, a leading manufacturer of industrial robots with over 100 years of experience in the field of automation. The SherpaLoader® uses 6-axis robots from the GP series, with a payload of 25 kg, 50 kg and 88 kg.

Adaptive adjustable grippers
for hand-held inserts
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As a long-term system partner, SHERPA Robotics equips its robot cells with ZIMMER handling technology. Round bar blanks are clamped with 3-jaw centric grippers, edge material and shafts with 2-jaw parallel grippers. The gripper fingers are quickly and precisely positioned in a large adjustment range using a pointed toothing.

Electric spindle drive
with torque control
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The SherpaLoader® automates machining centers that do not have a rotary union for connecting pneumatic or hydraulic clamping devices using an electric torque screwdriver. The tightening torque for clamping components and the opening angle when releasing clamped components are set via the dialog control and are saved in the order.

Dialogue control with
17 inch touch display
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The robot cell is operated via a dialog control with a graphical user interface. Operators can set up new orders in no time at all on a 17" touch display, without any programming knowledge for robot controls. The use of clear symbols and understandable input masks provide context-related support. For technically oriented employees, order creation is self-explanatory.

Compressed air cleaning against
coolants and chips
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Cleanliness is crucial when working with precision. The SherpaLoader® is equipped with a blow nozzle to clean the clamping device of the processing machine with compressed air before loading and to remove residues from components after processing.

Universal interface for
common processing machines
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The SherpaLoader® is just as compatible with new machines as it is with existing machines. For around 10 years, machine tools have been offering bus interfaces for connecting automation systems. The SherpaLoader® uses the widely used Profibus, Profinet and EtherNet/IP standards. If no bus interface is available, SHERPA Robotics equips existing systems with interfaces using M-functions and potential-free contacts. In compliance with guidelines and without the need for costly commissioning of the machine manufacturer.

Technical specification

Component storage

Length 40 mm: max. 1,700 pieces
Length 100 mm: max. 560 pieces
Length 300 mm: max. 60 pieces

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Three-phase current 400V, 16A
Compressed air 3 - 8 bar

Component storage

Palette 1,0 m2
Wagen 1,2 m2
SpaceBox 6,0 m2

Dimensions

Length 1,350 mm (Type 25)
Length 1,500 mm (Type 50, 88)
Width 750 mm
Height 2,300 mm
Weight 985 kg (Type 25)
Weight 1,830 kg (Type 50, 88)

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Flexible expansion modules

Grows with your requirements: functional extensions
for modular additions, suitable for your production use

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Module Wenden

Re-gripping station for turning components after initial processing

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Module Pre-embossing

Embossing station for hydraulic pre-embossing of components before machining

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Module Reinigen

Cleaning station for reducing chips and cooling lubricants on machined components

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Module Markieren

Marking station for applying individual labelling to machined components

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Module Abstechen

Cut-off extension module for producing several semi-finished products from one blank

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Module Ausrichten

Alignment station for pre-positioning moulded parts for position-orientated insertion into the processing machine

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Electric spindle drive

Automation of machine vices without rotary feed-through, with torque-accurate control of the tightening torque

Module Wenden

Re-gripping station for turning components after initial processing

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Module Pre-embossing

Embossing station for hydraulic pre-embossing of components before machining

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Module Reinigen

Cleaning station for reducing chips and cooling lubricants on machined components

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Module Markieren

Marking station for applying individual labelling to machined components

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Module Abstechen

Cut-off extension module for producing several semi-finished products from one blank

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Module Ausrichten

Alignment station for pre-positioning moulded parts for position-orientated insertion into the processing machine

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Electric spindle drive

Automation of machine vices without rotary feed-through, with torque-accurate control of the tightening torque

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Material storage

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SpaceBox

Mobile loading device with the basic dimensions of a Euro pallet (1,200 x 800 mm). The material storage area is 6 square meters in total, with space for more than 1,500 small parts. Up to 10 drawers, individually removable and secured against moving out during transport. With the MultiJob function extension, each drawer can be assigned an individual NC processing program.

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Table trolley

Standard size 1,000 x 600 mm, special sizes on request.

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Pallets

Standard size 1,200 x 800 mm, special sizes on request.

Arrange a demonstration!

It is always our pleasure to have the system set up and started without any instructions from the operator.

+49 711 2525 744 - 0

info@sherpa-robotics.com

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