Diecasting Solutions from Motoman Robotics

A wide range of casting and foundry processes can be automated using robotics. Material handling is a natural application, but robotics can also be used in die lubrication, sand core processing and even ladling molten metal. Casting and foundry application are some of the most challenging faced by an industrial robot.

Common hazards include:

• Coolants, die lubrication or other liquids
• Airborne particles including metal spits and grit
• Heat

IP67-rated wrists are standard on most models with IP65 bodies available on many models. The process liquids used in casting and foundry environments frequently mix with metal fragments and grit to create a sludge that sticks to the robot. To avoid this building up on the robot, we offer a high gloss anti-corrosive paint.

For high heat applications, high-durability robot jackets designed for a long life in the harshest of environments are available. These jackets can be customized using multiple materials to best meet the environmental requirements; they can be cooled if needed.

We have a range of material handling robots with payloads from 5-600 kg for use in casting and foundry applications. Our heaviest payload robots feature parallel-link construction for strength, rigidity and stabilization of high moment/inertia loads, while heavy-duty bearings provide smooth arm rotation.  

Diecasting Robots Robots not shown to scale. Click robots to download PDF data sheets. ES165D(MH) 165 kg payload 2,651 mm horizontal reach 3,372 mm vertical reach ES165RD(MH) 165 kg payload 3,140 mm horizontal reach 4,782 mm vertical reach ES200D(MH) 200 kg payload 2,651 mm horizontal reach 3,372 mm vertical reach ES280D(MH) 280 kg payload 2,446 mm horizontal reach 2,962 mm vertical reach ES280D-230(MH) 230 kg payload 2,651 mm horizontal reach 3,372 mm vertical reach HP350D 350 kg payload 2,542 mm horizontal reach 2,761 mm vertical reach HP350D-200 200 kg payload 3,036 mm horizontal reach 3,506 mm vertical reach HP500D 500 kg payload 2,542 mm horizontal reach 2,761 mm vertical reach HP600D 600 kg payload 2,542 mm horizontal reach 2,761 mm vertical reach MH165-100 100 kg payload 3,010 mm horizontal reach 4,091 mm vertical reach MH80 80 kg payload 3,578 mm horizontal reach 3,578 mm vertical reach MS80W(MH) 80 kg payload 2,236 mm horizontal reach 3,751 mm vertical reach

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Case Studies

• Aluminum Castings
• Automotive Castings

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