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  • Offer Profile
  • Customer satisfaction is our main motivation for continuously improving our products and adapting to the challenges of the market. Our company specializes in a few core tasks, such as laser-cutting for plastic components, clip assembly in plastic components, automatic adhesive-strip application and compact cells for a wide variety of assignments.
Product Portfolio
  • PRODUCT OVERVIEW

  • Our product range focuses on several core areas. This allows us to optimize the systems so that our customers can enjoy the most cost-effective production processes possible. Because of the special requirements for our products, we produce a large share of the systems ourselves. As a result, any in-house innovations, customer suggestions and experiences feed directly into our systems. For purchased parts, we exclusively use components from long-time suppliers with the highest quality standards.
    • LASER-CUTTING ROBOT
      ROBOCUT SERIES

    • The ROBOCUT laser robot is the ideal device for processing plastic components and thin metal sheets.
      • Outstanding component accessibility
      • Reliable and economical
      • Laser power of 100 - 1000 W
      There are several laser robots on the market, but this unique combination of laser and robot is only available from ROBOT-TECHNOLOGY. This combination provides the ideal tool for processing plastic and metal components. The machine is based on an IRB 4400 ABB robot, with the patented laser axis mounted on it.

      The laser robot comes with a laser power ranging from 100 – 1000 W in order to meet your various needs. The main area of application for the laser robot is cutting plastic molding components for automobiles, such as pillar coverings, door modules, trunk linings and exterior covering components. It can cut almost any type of plastic, such as PP, PE, ABS-PC, Plexiglas and TPO films, as well as all kinds of textiles – with the best cutting quality and speed. Combination materials are ideally suited for processing with the laser robot. It can economically process steel panels up to 3 mm thick, and stainless-steel components up to 2 mm. The unrivaled flexibility of the laser robot offers you new possibilities for processing components.
    • LASER-CUTTING SYSTEM
      FLACS RT C-SERIES

    • This system represents the latest technological developments, making it the perfect foundation for processing your components.
      • Integrates all of the components into one system
      • Short intervals due to the patented turntable
      • Compact system structure
      • User-friendly system controls
      With the FLACS RT C-Series laser-cutting system, we became the world’s first company to introduce a system that combines all of the necessary components into a single unit with an exceptional design. The FLACS RT-Series laser-cutting system uses our proprietary ROBOCUT laser robot. The laser robot can be equipped with an integrated CO2 laser, with output between 100 – 1000 W, a CO2 laser with an external laser-beam arm up to 2 KW, or a fiber laser up to 2 KW.
    • LASER-CUTTING STATION
      FLACS SCAN 300/600

    • A standard laser station for cost-effective processing of plastic components. This flexible system provides an interesting alternative to conventional stamping.
      • Processing very precise contours
      • Fast processing speeds
      • Cutting, marking, perforation and machining
      By minimizing the mass being moved (the laser beam is diverted using two very lightweight mirrors), it allows extremely precise contours to be created at very high speeds. In addition to cutting components, you can also mark, perforate and machine materials. The level of precision is up to +/- 0.02 mm, depending on the application.

      This system concept uses CO2 lasers with a laser power between 60 and 300 W. The laser is mounted on an adjustment plate and equipped with a completely sealed beam guidance system, which is kept free from dust  through overload pressure.
    • LASER-CUTTING STATION
      FLACS SCAN 100

    • A standard laser station for cost-effective processing of plastic components. This flexible system provides an interesting alternative to conventional stamping.
      • Processing very precise contours
      • Fast processing speeds
      • Cutting, marking, perforation and machining
      By minimizing the mass being moved (the laser beam is diverted using two very lightweight mirrors), it allows extremely precise contours to be created at very high speeds. In addition to cutting components, you can also mark, perforate and machine materials. The level of precision is up to +/- 0.02 mm, depending on the application.

      This system concept uses CO2 lasers with a laser power between 60 and 300 W. The laser is mounted on an adjustment plate and equipped with a completely sealed beam guidance system, which is kept free from dust through overload pressure.
    • LASER MARKING UNIT
      FLACS MARK

    • This newly constructed marking unit was specially developed for applications in the plastics industry.
      • Durable, high-quality markings
      • Windows-based system is simple to program and use
      • Cutting, marking, processing …
      In particular, the development process focused on a compact structure, a high level of flexibility and a high rate of availability for raw industrial use. Although all of the development goals were fulfilled, we were also able to keep the price within an attractive range. As a result, our marking unit offers an ideal alternative to other marking processes.

      Laser marking guarantees high-quality, flexible and durable marking for your components. You can automatically use the existing sequential production numbers, the date and production time when labeling components. The system is programmed and operated through a touchpanel PC, using our proven standard user interface. The Windows-based interface guarantees that it is simple to use.
    • SCANNER SOFTWARE
      SCAN GRID

    • This software is optimally designed for tasks involving laser cutting and laser pitching. The software allows free-form contours to be programmed right at the component, the same way as with a robot.
      • Compatible with robot control and system controls
      • Adjustments can be made quickly and cost-effectively according to customer requests
      This results in simple, fast and precise programming. The software has special features for laser pitching, for instance allowing you to fill predefined fields with pitch points in a freely definable grid. Individual points can also be deleted at positions where pitch points are not permissible. This feature saves a significant amount of time in comparison to other scanner programs. Another advantage of our proprietary software is its compatibility with the robot control and systems controls. Because we developed it ourselves, it is easy to make adjustments at any time based on customer requests – quickly and cost-effectively.
    • LASER PERFORATION

    • Laser perforation is becoming increasingly popular; it is used in the automotive industry to create vacuum holes and airbag perforations.
      • Pinpoint or partial perforation
      • Highly precise and fast
      • Includes a monitoring system and product documentation
      Our ROBOCUT laser robot, with its corresponding switching electronics to control the laser, and our FLACS.SCAN laser-cutting system can be used to monitor and document the laser work online.
    • REMOTE WELDING SYSTEM
      FLACS RWS

    • The FLACS RWS system is a large-scale remote system that uses a mirror driven by two axes to very quickly position a high-performance laser beam on a component. This allows metal components to be welded very precisely and quickly.
      • Laser power up to 8 kW
      • Suitable for integrating CO2 lasers and fiber lasers
      • Highly dynamic drive unit
      The FLACS.RWS remote welding system is the ideal basis for welding metal components. Laser power of up to 8 kW can be used. The system is suitable for integrating CO2 lasers and fiber lasers.
    • INJECTION MOLDING AUTOMATION

    • We exclusively use 6-axis robots to remove components from injection molding systems. These robots guarantee a high level of flexibility and precision.

      These shelf-type robots, which have now been successfully established on the market, can be assembled on top of the injection molding machine to save space. Removal from the injection molding machine takes place from above, as with conventional linear robots.

      Advantages:
      • High level of flexibility with 6-axis robot
      • High level of precision and fast processing
      • Place-saving design with shelf robot
    • SYSTEM SOLUTIONS

    • Increasing cost pressure in the industry is requiring more and more complex automation solutions. Particularly with these comprehensive solutions, ROBOT-TECHNOLOGY’s many years of experience are a valuable asset.
      • Sample application: trunk lining
      • Sample application: windowsill for Golf A5
      • Sample application: adhesive-strip application
      • Sample application: aquarium assembly
    • COMPACT SYSTEMS

    • More and more often, our customers are asking for automation systems with a compact structure. Our many years of experience allow us to create and implement an extremely compact structure even during the design phase. Standard components are combined modularly to create systems for a wide variety of tasks.
      • Clipping and adhesive application
      • Ultrasonic welding
      • Laser cutting
      A small footprint and short delivery times are the most common requirements that our customers have for automation systems. In order to meet these requirements, we developed a modular system of compact machines for a variety of application areas. Tasks like clipping, applying adhesive, ultrasonic welding and laser cutting can all be realized using this system.
  • SAMPLE PROJECTS

  • ROBOT-TECHNOLOGY specializes in building systems for manufacturing automotive components. Our customers manufacture a wide range
    of interior and exterior components using our systems. The following overview shows examples of some of these components.
    • A/B/C PILLARS

    • One of ROBOT-TECHNOLOGY’s specialties is laser-cutting pillar coverings for motor vehicles. These components, made with back injection molded materials, must be cut very cleanly and precisely after the injection molding process. They require a high level of path accuracy and a clean, smooth cut features that are guaranteed by our laser robot. ROBOT-TECHNOLOGY’s complete system solutions ensure a high level of process security and fast applications.
    • FILMS

    • The back injection molding process for film components is gaining popularity in the automotive industry. Before the injection process, the film is cut using laser systems from ROBOT-TECHNOLOGY. It is important for this process to be clean and extremely precise. ROBOT-TECHNOLOGY’s scanner technology, combined with the laser robot or the FLACS.SCAN, guarantees these characteristics. In addition, we have built up a wealth of expertise in the area of fixture building, which is combined with vacuum technology to form the basis for this process.
    • BUMPER

    • In processing automotive bumpers, ROBOT-TECHNOLOGY offers systems for removing the bumper from the injection molding machine as well as laser systems for cutting the different variants. Shelf-type robots are often used for removing parts from the injection molding machine; they also perform follow-up tasks, such as sprue cutting, flaming, creating variants, etc. The laser-cutting systems produce various chrome liner versions, license-plate designs, cutouts for exhaust-gas cleaning systems and hitch fittings. The advantage is that the different variants can be realized in a highly precise way after painting, and without post-processing.
    • I-PANEL

    • The processing of I-panels involves various tasks. With our laser systems, ROBOT-TECHNOLOGY allows for edge cutting, cutouts in the center area and airbag perforations.
    • TRUNK LINING

    • A significant application area for laser-cutting systems is cutting the linings for car trunks. The rear injection molded carpet needs to be cut perfectly to size. Often, this also involves cutouts for CD players, GPS systems, etc. Our systems are highly flexible in this area.
    • STEERING WHEEL

    • Laser-cutting systems from ROBOT-TECHNOLOGY are used in creating variants of steering wheels. Laser cutting allows for cost-effective realization of highly flexible components that do not require post-processing.
    • HEADLIGHT HOUSING

    • Our FLACS.SCAN laser-cutting system is an optimal processing system for creating variants of headlight housings. Our systems technology also guarantees a high level of precision in hard-to-reach areas. Stamping equipment would not be suitable here because of the complex angles.
    • MIRROR HOUSING

    • Injection molded mirror housings are removed by 6-axis robots. Here our systems offer a high level of flexibility, fast removal and a high level of process security.
    • REAR WINDOW SHELF

    • In general, rear window shelves with fabric decorations cannot be processed using stamping equipment. Stamping equipment is not flexible enough, and it does not make clean cuts. Laser systems allow these components to be manufactured with a high level of precision and without filament formation.
    • TELEPHONE COVER

    • The FLACS.SCAN laser-cutting system is optimal for cutting films, for instance to be used with telephone covers. Our systems allow you to achieve shorter intervals and higher quality standards than ever before.
    • SEPARATION WALL / TRUNK

    • The plastic components, back injection molded with needle fleece, are processed with laser-cutting systems from ROBOT-TECHNOLOGY.

      For instance, our systems execute the edge cutting and the cutouts for creating variants. The advantage is a very clean, precise-edged cut.
    • DOOR MODULE

    • In processing door modules, ROBOT-TECHNOLOGY offers systems for a wide variety of components. For instance, we can perforate windowsills in order to allow later vacuum sealing, cut door inserts for later welding, and process back injection molded arm rests with precise edges. For these components, a clean, smooth cut is essential for later high-quality use.
    • DOOR MODULE PITCHING

    • In a subsequent process, door modules are covered by a film. This requires vacuum holes to be made. The vacuum holes are created very quickly and precisely using our FLACS.SCAN laser-cutting system. The holes have a very small diameter and are no longer visible after they are covered. The laser process also makes it possible to avoid burr formation.
    • CYLINDER HEAD GASKET

    • Cylinder head gaskets manufactured with a metal-rubber composite usually need to be cut after the injection process. ROBOT-TECHNOLOGY’s FLACS.SCAN laser-cutting system is used here to guarantee fast, highly precise cutting. A simple reprogramming process allows a wide variety of variants to be cut in a very short amount of time.