roboFlex: 5-Axis Overhead Robot on a
Linear Travelling Axis

The overhead robot roboFlex manufactured by GÜDEL is an innovative robot concept. It consists of a 5-axis robot arm which is fitted in a suspended position on a linear travelling axis. Thanks to the overhead robot roboFlex it is nowadays possible to position workpiece grippers and operating heads in any axes direction and angle required. The small mass guarantees very high dynamics and maximum rigidity and accuracy.

The modern robot control systems allow optimum movements to be carried out. With simplified on-screen operator guidance the part-process is quickly achieved. 

Concept

• 6 axes of motion
• High payload
• Standardized axes lengths, continuous mounting and custom lengths are available
• Overall height of the robot axis selectable in accordance with the application
• Standardized supports
• Positioning of the legs is freely selectable
• Retaining brake on every axis
• High precision linear axis

      - rack/pinion drive      

      - high performance worm gear box    

      - hardened and ground guidew

• Repeatability +/- 0.15 [mm]
• Robot control systems  IRC5 or KUKA Motion Control (KMC)

Advantages

• Maximum flexibility thanks to 6 axes of motion (1 linear / 5 rotational)
• Minimum time necessary for mounting, fitting and putting into operations, as precise alignment on machines, processing stations and feeding units is not required
• Used as an intermediate buffer between processes
• Requires minimum floor space and ceiling height in comparison with portal robots
• Simplified programming and operator-guidance
• «On the fly» tracking for conveyor applications