Hwashi Industrial Robotic Travel Axis – Increase Reach and Flexibility

• ✔ Increased rigidity and safety due to reduced movement interference
• ✔ Integrated hollow arm design for easy and clean cable routing
• ✔ Optimized workspace for welding even in confined spaces
• ✔ Elegant and functional design reducing dust accumulation
• ✔ Combination of rigidity, speed and precision thanks to advanced design
• ✔ Built-in highly flexible welding cable for seamless integration
• ✔ Network control system with rich external interfaces and expansion
• ✔ Support for advanced processes such as vision, force control and arc welding

Discover the potential of optimized automation with the Hwashi industrial robot travel axis. This cutting-edge external axis is designed to extend the working reach and flexibility of your robotic arm, enabling more complex operations with unmatched precision and reliability. It is the ideal solution for demanding manufacturing environments where efficiency and adaptability are key.

⚙️ Key Features: Push the boundaries of robotic automation

• **Interference Reduction:** The design minimizes movement interference, contributing to higher rigidity and overall system safety.
• **Hollow arm structure:** Makes user cable routing easier and more efficient, contributing to a cleaner and safer work environment.
• **Optimized workspace:** Thanks to its well-thought-out design, the robot can work effectively even in smaller and more difficult-to-access spaces, which is ideal for welding, for example.
• **Aesthetics and Practicality:** The streamlined look not only looks good, but also significantly reduces dust and dirt accumulation.
• **Excellent mechanical properties:** Optimization of structural rigidity using advanced casting technology and automotive aluminum ensures the perfect fusion of rigidity, speed and precision.
• **Integrated Cabling:** Built-in highly flexible welding cable simplifies routing, reduces the risk of interference and wear.
• **Flexible control system:** It features a network control system with rich external interfaces and wide expansion options for easy integration.
• **Comprehensive process support:** Native support for advanced processes such as vision, force control, arc welding and more.
• **Multi-axis linkage:** Allows configuration of a flexible external axis system, supporting real-time multi-axis linkage.

🔬 Explore every detail – Innovation for your production

This robotic travel axis is the epitome of engineering excellence, designed for maximum performance and reliability in the most demanding industrial applications. Its hollow design not only simplifies cable routing, but also contributes to overall robustness and minimizes the need for external cabling, reducing the risk of damage and wear. With an optimized packaging space, new possibilities open up for automating tasks in space-constrained areas where conventional robotic systems would hit their limits.

The use of advanced casting technology and high-quality aluminum, commonly used in the automotive industry, guarantees an unprecedented combination of rigidity, speed and precision. The system is ready for seamless integration into existing production lines thanks to its networked control system and rich external interfaces. The flexible configuration for multi-axis interconnection then allows the creation of complex automation cells where the robot and the travel axis work in perfect synchronization.

💡 Solutions for large and complex projects

Unleash the full potential of your industrial robots. You often struggle with the limited working range of stationary robots, which limits their use for large workpieces or long welding paths. Complex and messy cabling can lead to time loss and an increased risk of damage.

This robotic travel axis offers an elegant solution. It extends the reach of the robot arm, enabling efficient work on large surfaces and with bulky parts. The well-thought-out design and integrated cabling simplify installation and maintenance, while the networked control system ensures seamless integration into any automated environment.

✨ More than just features, real benefits

• Feature: Hollow cable arm design -> Benefit: Easier and safer routing of user cables, reduced risk of entanglement and wear, cleaner work area.
• Feature: Optimized packaging space -> Benefit: The ability to perform operations such as welding even in confined and difficult-to-access spaces expands the application possibilities of the robot.
• Features: Network control system and rich interfaces -> Benefit: Easy integration into existing automation systems and flexibility for future expansion and modernization.
• Function: Support for advanced processes (vision, force control, welding) -> Benefit: Versatile use for a wide range of complex tasks, from precision welding to complex vision manipulation.
• Function: Configuration for multi-axis linkage -> Benefit: Coordinated cooperation of multiple robots and external axes for maximum productivity and efficiency in large production cells.

🎯 For whom is this travel axis the ideal choice?

• **Automotive industry:** For welding and handling large body or chassis components.
• **Manufacturers of engineering components:** For processing large parts where high accuracy and repeatability are required.
• **Robotic solutions integrators:** For the creation of complex, flexible and scalable automation lines.
• **Companies with limited space:** To maximize the use of robots in smaller production halls.

🛡️ Answers to your concerns

• Concern: Complex installation and integration into existing systems? -> Answer: With a networked control system and rich external interfaces, this travel axis is designed for the easiest possible integration with your existing robot arms and production lines.
• Concern: Insufficient accuracy for critical tasks requiring high repeatability? -> Answer: Optimized structural rigidity and precision machining using automotive aluminum ensure exceptional accuracy and repeatability of movement, crucial for demanding applications.
• Concern: Limited lifespan and high maintenance requirements for industrial equipment? -> Answer: Robotic systems have a lifespan of 8-10 years with recommended annual maintenance, ensuring long-term and reliable operation, when properly maintained.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In what ways are robots currently programmed?

Currently, there is primarily one proven method of programming, namely point programming using a teaching device.

Can one robot replace the work of several people?

A conservative estimate shows that one industrial robot can replace the work of three to five human workers, significantly increasing efficiency.

What is the lifespan of industrial robots?

The standard lifespan of an industrial robot is between 8-10 years, provided that it is regularly and properly maintained.

How often does the robot need to be maintained during use?

To extend the life and ensure optimal operation, robot maintenance should be performed once a year or after 3,000 operating hours.