WX90 This servo-driven picker robot, which can remove finished parts or sprues, is appropriate for use with injection molding machines (IMMs) with clamping forces ranging from 35 tons to 150 tons. As standard, it is equipped with a gripper but it also can be combined with a gripper valve or vacuum unit.
What’s new? The WX90, which came out last year. Starting in July, it’s now available for use with injection molding machines provided by companies other than Wittmann.
Benefits Full integration with IMMs. Like all new Wittmann robots, the WX90 uses Wittmann’s latest-generation R9 controller, which can be fully integrated with the IMM, allowing it to function with its own, very compact control cabinet, rather than a full control cabinet that would take up additional floor space. This saves equipment costs, as well as space. The robot is quiet and energy efficient.
Wittmann USA Inc., Torrington, Conn., 860-496-9603, www.wittmann-group.com/en/usa
Vital Statistics
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Vertical-axis range |
Three lengths available, from about 1.6 feet to 3.3 feet |
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Maximum stroke of parts-removal axis |
Two lengths available, up to about 1.3 feet |
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Pivoting range of horizontal rotation axis |
0 degrees to 100 degrees |
Karen Hanna | Senior Staff Reporter
Senior Staff Reporter Karen Hanna covers injection molding, molds and tooling, processors, workforce and other topics, and writes features including In Other Words and Problem Solved for Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing, Plastics Recycling and The Journal of Blow Molding. She has more than 15 years of experience in daily and magazine journalism.
