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Knowing when to choose custom end-of-arm tooling.(Feature Story)(Cover story)
Robotic cells for material handling, packaging, and automation applications all have one thing in common: the robot is only as good as its end-of-arm tooling (EOAT). Robotic EOAT can range from a simple vacuum cup tool to sophisticated assemblies with multiple actuators. An EOAT tends to be specific to an application, although not every application requires a custom EOAT. Given the wide variety of standard modular EOAT components currently on the market, some simpler applications may be handled cost-effectively by assembling an EOAT from standard parts. The question of how to decide whether to build an EOAT from standard parts or have a custom EOAT designed and built is ...
- Vacuum arm for EOAT grippers. (Automation & Robots).
- Magazine article from: Plastics & Rubber Asia October 1, 2002 700+ words
...SAS in the US, the RVA for robotic end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) and gripper systems automatically retracts once the vacuum...operations to eliminate movement by axis. SAS has also engineered EOAT components that are injection moulded from nylon titanium composite...
- Wireless EOAT recognition.(MACHINERY: NORTH AMERICA)(end of arm tooling...
- Magazine article from: Plastics Engineering Blanco, Alice January 1, 2007 700+ words
Wittmann's EOAT (end-of-arm tooling) recognition system is supported by its R7 robot control based on radio frequency identification (RFID...
- A 3D modeling capability lets designers of automation equipment, EOAT,...
- Magazine article from: Product Design & Development April 1, 2006 700+ words
A 3D modeling capability lets designers of automation equipment, EOAT, robotics, packaging systems, and related vacuum systems download 3D models of a variety of suction cups and components directly...
- Retracting arm extends EoAT reach. (Robotics).
- Magazine article from: British Plastics & Rubber October 1, 2002 700+ words
End-of-arm tooling and CNC degating equipment specialist SAS Automation will be introducing a retracting vacuum arm. This can be used in conjunction with a vacuum cup, to secure and retract the work piece 30 mm with one vacuum circuit. It automatically retracts quickly once the vacuum cup circuit
- Frame-based robotic tooling: widely used for parts handling and packaging,...
- Magazine article from: Assembly Cort, Adam May 1, 2008 700+ words
...to forget about end-of-arm tooling (EOAT). Nonetheless, while it's true the...and lower prices. Among other products, EOAT equipment manufacturers offer a host of...end users can often fine-tune their own EOAT equipment in-house, using tools as basic...
- Robotic bottle handling.
- Magazine article from: Packaging Digest December 1, 2002 700+ words
...with a patented end-of-arm-tool (EOAT), feed and takeaway conveyors, and associated...extension and payload The bottle-gripping EOAT has no moving parts. It is basically a...of the arm while engaging bottles in the EOAT. An added challenge with the CSWC project...
- Insert molding with precision. (Plastics Machinery/Processing).(Advertisement)
- Magazine article from: Plastics Engineering Blanco, Alice August 1, 2003 700+ words
...inserts from the operator to the robotic EOAT (end-of-arm tooling), providing...molding, says the company. Typically, the EOAT has docking pins, which allow precision...the Rotary Indexing Tables. There, the EOAT picks up the inserts, then docks in the...
- Single robot packs and palletizes: one-stop operation saves floor space and...
- Magazine article from: Design News Frank, Randy May 16, 2005 700+ words
...Custom Tooling The end of arm tooling (EOAT) for the robot required a custom solution...functions in one continuous operation, the EOAT had to be able to handle both small product...vacuum suction. Eight suctions cups on the EOAT provide the pick and place capability for...
