Automation of parts separation: Optimizing processes with robots

| Robotic Solution · Part Separation

Reliably detect and separate parts.

The Robotic Solution Part Separation reliably separates bulk material and KLT parts and positions them precisely for the next process step. Depending on the component, cycle time, and process requirements, various 2D or 3D camera systems and appropriate gripping technologies are used.

| ROBOTIC SOLUTION · PART SEPARATION

Flexibly expand processes.

The modular robot cell can be quickly reconfigured for new components and tasks. Downstream machine loading, inspection tasks, or assembly steps can be directly integrated or fully implemented within the Robotic Solution.

ROBOTS

HORST600 G2 & HORST800 G2 Industrial Robots

Range	610 mm / 840 mm
Load capacity	7 kg / 6 kg
Accuracy	± 0.05 mm
Protection Class	IP 54 / IP 64
Cleanroom Class	ISO 6

CONTROL

Controls & Operation

Architecture	Without an external PLC
I/Os	20 In / 18 Out
Safety I/Os	6 In / 8 Out, PL d
Communication	TCP/IP, Profinet, etc.
Operation	13.3" Touchscreen

SEPARATION

Flexible Parts Procurement

Stockpiling	Bunker
Separation	Shaker with backlighting
Component Recognition	2D/2.5D Camera System
Handling	Parallel or vacuum grippers
Part Variants	flexibly configurable

SOLUTION

CE-compliant robotic cell

Cell Structure	pre-assembled
Security	Modular Cell with Safety Interlock
Conformity	CE-compliant turnkey solution
Commissioning	pre-tested
Service	by Fruitcore Robotics

Technical Specifications

Three solutions. Different part layouts.

A comparison of component range, recognition, availability, and flexibility.

Dimension

Part Separation I

Part Separation II

Part Separation III

Recognition PrincipleCamera System

2D Contour Detection
SICK PLOC 2D

AI-Based 2D Position Detection
SCHUNK 2D Grasping Kit

3D Object Recognition
Optonic Mikado Find with Ensenso

Proper Part OrientationArrangement of the Components

Flat and separated from one another on the shaker

Flat, rotated in any direction, and scattered on the FlexiBowl

Lying in an undefined position, tilted, or stacked

Range of ComponentsSIZE AND WEIGHT

5–50 mm
5–200 g

5–50 mm
5–100 g

Up to 200 mm
Up to 1 kg

Part VariationGEOMETRY AND SURFACE

For parts with a clearly distinguishable outer contour

Even for complex parts and varied surfaces

For various geometries, sizes, and challenging surfaces

Parts ProcurementFEEDING AND SEPARATION

VarioShaker 270 or 540
Vibrating hoppers with capacities of 5, 10, and 25 liters

FlexiBowl 500
Vibrating hopper with 10 l capacity

Conveyor belt, blister pack, or box
No shaker required

Gripping SystemCOMPONENT HANDLING

Electric 2-Jaw Parallel Gripper
SCHUNK EGP-40

Electric Parallel Gripper
SCHUNK EGK-25

ECBPMi Electric Vacuum Gripper
EGP 2-Jaw Parallel Gripper

Setup of New PartsCONVERSION COSTS

About 15 minutes

Approx. 15 minutes for AI training, plus model calculation

Approx. 15 minutes based on the CAD model

Achievable cycle timeDEPENDING ON THE APPLICATION

Up to 5 seconds

DimensionsIN MM

1120 × 900 × 2060

1510 × 900 × 2060
including a 400 mm overhanging hopper

1120 × 900 × 2060

Total WeightIN KG

Approx. 400 kg

Approx. 350 kg

A particular advantageDISTINCTIVE FEATURE

The fastest and easiest solution for clearly identifiable flat parts

Reliable AI detection even with greater part and surface variation

Largest components and maximum flexibility in placement and provision

Product portofolio

Product and service overview

All our products and services at a glance.

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ROBOTIC SOLUTION

Part Separation I

Flexible part separation using HORST, SICK PLOC 2D, and VarioShaker.

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ROBOTIC SOLUTION

Part Separation II

Flexible part separation using HORST, the SCHUNK 2D Grasping Kit, and the Flexibowl500.

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Robotic Solution

Part Separation III

3D Pick-and-Place with Optonic Mikado Find.

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PART
SEPARATION

Separating Bulk Material

A camera, shaker, hopper, and gripper feed unorganized parts into the process.

PARTS
DIVISION

up to 200 mm

Components weighing up to 1 kg and measuring up to 200 mm can be transferred ready for processing.

SETUP
FAST

15-minute setup

New parts can be quickly programmed and put to productive use.

TAKT
SALES

Cycle time up to 5 seconds

A steady flow of materials for less downtime and higher output.

| AUTOMATION CONFIGURATOR

From your needs to the right setup.

Our configurator guides you step by step through robots, software, accessories, and services. This allows you to quickly create a consistent setup and a robotic solution that can be validated by experts at no cost.

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