How the cell works
For billet and profile transfer, the robot or manipulator is sized around the heaviest part plus the gripper, with reach checked against the furnace, press, or saw layout. Heat-rated grippers and shielding are reviewed when parts come directly from a furnace.
Replacing crane-and-hook transfer with a robot cell shortens the transfer path, removes swinging loads above operators, and gives the next station a repeatable placement position every cycle.
Typical cell parameters
| Robot | CR six-axis high-payload class or billet manipulator |
|---|---|
| Payload range | 20-220 kg including gripper |
| Part temperature | Heat-rated gripper and shielding for furnace work |
| Placement accuracy | Repeatable drop position for downstream fixtures |
| Safety | Fenced zone with interlocked access gates |
Transfer time per billet or profile
Recommended equipment list
- CR Series Six-Axis Industrial Robot
- Aluminum Furnace Billet Loading Manipulator
Local adaptation for United States and Canada
North American window and storefront fabricators often ask for inch-friendly drawings and 60Hz motors.
| Voltage | 208V/230V/460V options reviewed with local electrical contractors |
|---|---|
| Documentation | UL/CSA compatibility review notes prepared before configuration |