Walter Ewag robot loaders automate tool measurement

Walter Ewag UK says the addition of robot loaders to its Walter Helicheck Plus and Pro tool measuring machines (identical to the robot loader for the Helitronic tool grinders) brings effective automation to the unmanned measurement of complex tooling.

Depending on tool weight and length, up to 2,000 tools with a maximum weight of 1.5 kg and a maximum length of 280 mm can be loaded automatically. Each tool is measured, recorded and separated on the pallets (four standard; optionally eight), distinguishing between good tools or scrap.

The use of the new robot loader on the Helitronic Power Diamond's HSK toolholder, for example, means tools weighing a maximum of 5 kg, up to 350 mm long and up to 125 mm diameter can be accommodated.