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SYSTEMS INTEGRATION

ROBOTICS ON THE MOVE

ROBOTICS AND POSITIONING

STÄUBLI SPECIFIES STOBER AXES
TO EXPAND ROBOT RANGE
echanical power transmissions and motion
control drive expert Stober is collaborating
with Stäubli Robotics to expand its range of
Mrobots. Stober is supplying Stäubli with
additional axes that enable the robot manufacturer to
configure their multi-axis robots with even more dynamic
options for precise, high-speed tasks.
Manufacturers in industries such as the automotive,
food, medical, pharmaceutical, plastic and electronics
sectors rely on robots for many operations including
loading and unloading, palletising, handling, sorting or
stacking a wide array of components. The Stober
enhanced Stäubli systems will give them greater value and
flexibility.
The first Stäubli and Stober joint project was for linear
technology manufacturer Rollon. This involved expanding
the six axes Stäubli robots with a seventh, plus an optional
eighth, Stober axis. An SD6 single-axis controller from
Stober manages the motion control on the two additional
axes. Connection to a higher-level controller is by
EtherCAT or CANopen. MORE INFORMATION: www.stober.co.uk • sales@stober.co.uk • Tel: 01543 458858
Stober’s Martin Preece explains: “This application
involves a robot which moves dynamically on a linear During the manufacturing process, the bicycle frame is At the heart of the Stäubli and Stober collaboration is
guide. Stober’s seventh and eighth axis enables both presented on a rotary table where work is carried out. the desire to offer bespoke solutions that are designed to
translational as well as rotational movements, which Driven by a Stober PH-EZ geared motor, the seventh axis meet the unique requirements of each individual
makes the robot easy to configure and even more versatile. moves the table into position so that the robot can guide customer. Stober has supported Stäubli through a crucial
As a result, the new application gives the Rollon robots a the tool to the frame. As soon as contact between the tool period of development, particularly in the interaction of
significantly larger operating range, managing a greater and frame is made, the motor moves the table. The tool the Stäubli CS9 controller with Stober’s SD6 drive
number of tasks at various locations along the line.” then traces the irregular rotational movement of the frame controller.
In a second development project for a market-leading without losing contact. The result of their cooperation now allows the two
German bicycle manufacturer, Stäubli has demonstrated The axes are jointly regulated by the new CS9 companies to provide reliable, ground-breaking drive
how efficiently a six-axis robot from their TX2-60 series controller from Stäubli and the Stober SD6 single-axis solutions for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs)
can be equipped with additional external axes from Stober. controller. Again, connection is over EtherCAT. and drive system integrators worldwide.