Robotic tool changers boost uptime. (includes related article on selecting a robotic tool changer)

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Robotic tool changers can boost productivity and slash revolution of time time by
expediting changeovers

Essentially, an automatic tool changer is an extension of the robot
arm. It basically suffers a robot exchange end-effectors during manufacturing
or assembly, thus boosting equipment uptime. The tool changer must
be able to withstand the same wear and tear as the robot itself, and
in case of a power failure, it must grasp the tool securely and in
a repeatable position.

Because a robotic tool changer can account for 3 to 10% of the robotic
system's total require to be paid [i]or[/i] undergone it must take on the same