- Industry > Metal·Plastics
- Application > Etc.
- Sector > Manufacturing
This automation solution utilizes YASKAWA robots to automate the hazardous manual process of handling high-temperature aluminum dross (a byproduct of molten aluminum).
By deploying a robot with high heat resistance, this system replaces human operators in extreme thermal environments, ensuring workplace safety and enabling continuous, non-stop operation. The primary goal of this project was to enhance operational safety and improve the work environment by automating the byproduct treatment following high-heat aluminum processing.
Components
- Robot
Robot: YASKAWA MH180
High-payload 6-axis articulated industrial robot.
Payload: 180kg (Ideal for heavy dross and robust heat-shielding)
Reach: 2,702mm (Ensures safe distance from the furnace)
Weight: 970kg
Repeatability: ±0.2mm
Workflow
- STEP 1.
- Skimming: The robot scrapes and collects dross from the surface of the molten metal.
- STEP 2.
- Loading: The collected dross is picked up or scooped by the robot's specialized tooling.
- STEP 3.
- Unloading: The dross is transferred and unloaded into a dedicated discharge bin.
- STEP 4.
- Measurement: The system measures the fill level of the discharge bin.
- STEP 5.
- Discharge: Once the bin reaches full capacity, it is automatically transported to the external outfeed area.
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