Projects
Robotic milling system for wood-based materials
Milling, sawing and drilling along a 40-metre linear axis
- Industry
- Timber
- Solution
- Milling / Processing
AGS has implemented a CNC robot system for processing wooden panels and moulded parts. A robot moves on a 40-metre linear axis and processes different geometries with changing tools. CAD/CAM data is transferred directly into the processing chain.
Project highlights
- 20 kW milling spindle with 14,000 rpm
- 40 m FullCover linear axis
- CNC post-processor for CAM data
- Tool changing system
- Vacuum table for workpiece holding
- Integration into a continuous CAD/CAM process chain
Application & machining processes
- Milling, drilling and sawing in one workspace
- Vacuum clamping of components
- Robot machining along the 40 m axis
- Automatic tool selection per machining order
- Machining of complex contours and series components
Operating & control concept
- CNC-based robot control
- CAM interface for machining data
- Operation via robot handheld terminal
- Automatic tool management
Safety concept
- Completely enclosed machining area
- Light barriers and safety fencing
- Central Emergency Stop
- Machine safety concept for the entire workspace
Result
- High precision
- Large usable processing area
- Flexible processing of different geometries
- End-to-end digitisation from CAD to robot
Insights | Process
Conclusion
The robotic milling system combines a large workspace with CNC machining and a digital CAD/CAM data chain.