How the cell works
The cell is built around one CR series six-axis robot with a pneumatic parallel or custom jaw gripper. The robot handshakes with the saw, press, or CNC station through I/O or Profinet, so the machine only cycles when the gripper is clear and the door or clamp state is confirmed.
Tending cells remove the most repetitive station in the line. One operator can supervise two or three cells, and the robot keeps the same pick path and placement accuracy across all shifts.
Typical cell parameters
| Robot | CR series six-axis, 10-20 kg payload class |
|---|---|
| Typical cycle | 6-12 s per load or unload motion |
| Gripper | Pneumatic parallel jaw or custom profile jaw |
| Machine interface | I/O handshake or Profinet with the machine PLC |
| Guarding | Fence with interlock, or area scanner for shared aisles |
Station utilization across a shift
Recommended equipment list
- CR Series Six-Axis Industrial Robot
- ZDJ Series Precision Automatic Aluminum Saw
- ZDLBJ Series Fully Automatic Aluminum Tube Drawing Machine
Local adaptation for South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and nearby markets
African window factories often compare robust saws, easy maintenance, and clear spare part packs.
| Voltage | 220V/380V/415V, checked by location |
|---|---|
| Documentation | Project document checklist and practical spare part planning |