Robots used on plastic injection moulding machines
Ian Hyland
(Ian Hyland is an Automation Specialist for Engel UK Limited, Apollo Way, Tachbrook Park, Warwick CV34 6RW, UK, manufacturer of robots and injection moulding machines. E‐mail: Ian.Hyland@engel.at)
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Abstract
Robots have been used on plastic injection moulding machines for many years. Linear robots account for the vast majority of applications but there is a small increase in use of six‐axis articulated arm types for certain applications. This paper discusses the pros and cons for the various types being used and describes the downstream processes that can be incorporated within the automated cell.
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Citation
Hyland, I. (2001), "Robots used on plastic injection moulding machines", Industrial Robot, Vol. 28 No. 2, pp. 104-112. https://doi.org/10.1108/01439910110382657
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
Copyright © 2001, MCB UP Limited