3D printing placement - Purpose AM Systems

Mass production with 3D printers enables entire industries to manufacture cost-effective customised components. Automated processes are required to meet the high demand for parts to be produced. In this particular case, the loading and unloading of 3D printers. Empty glass plates are fed in. Once the printing process has been completed, the room linear robot removes the glass plate and stores it safely in a high-bay warehouse for small parts.

In order to ensure a smooth process, manual intervention during loading and unloading is dispensed with in this special case. Among other things, because it cannot be ensured that the component has already hardened at the time of completion of the print. In addition, the combination of a room linear robot and high-bay warehouse allows round-the-clock operation.

The solution for these requirements was implemented by means of an igus room linear robot. An individual solution suitable for the available installation space was developed as a link between the 3D printers and the high-bay warehouses. An uninterrupted production process can only be achieved thanks to the lubrication and maintenance-free components.