Foundry automation

Overview

EFORT Foundry Automation solutions combine robotic handling, process integration and finishing technologies for demanding casting and metal-processing environments.

The automation concept can cover operations from part extraction and transfer through downstream cutting, deburring, grinding, machining and finishing.

Customer value

Automating hazardous, repetitive and physically demanding operations improves process consistency and reduces operator exposure to heat, dust, sharp edges and heavy components.

Flexible robotic architecture can be configured for different materials, component geometries and production volumes.

Key capabilities

• Robotic extraction and handling of cast components;
• Loading and unloading process equipment;
• Milling and cutting integration;
• Deburring and grinding integration;
• Vision-assisted part recognition and positioning;
• Flexible handling of different component geometries;
• Integration with downstream finishing operations;
• Handling of medium and heavy industrial parts.

Process applications

• Low-pressure casting;
• Gravity casting;
• Pressure die casting;
• Hot forging;
• Steel processing;
• Aluminum processing;
• Cast-iron components.

Typical applications

Foundry handling, casting-machine tending, forged components, castings, cutting, grinding, deburring and automated finishing.