Uflex™ Automation Platform

Uflex™ is the ultimate flexible assembly cell for all forms of odd-form insertion and mechanical assembly operations, enabling automated assembly without dedicated hard-tooled systems.

The Uflex™ flexible automation platform provides exclusive value by breaking traditional automation barriers. It features a small footprint and delivers cost-effective automation by quickly transitioning to a comprehensive array of standard and third-party tooling, as well as numerous feeding options, to perform virtually any automation task. Uflex supports up to four high-speed vacuum spindles or three high-speed pneumatic grippers. It offers investment protection versus custom cells designed for a single task, and can lower the cost per insertion by more than 95% versus manual assembly process while substantially improving quality and yields.

 
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Product Introduction

Features & Benefits
  • Radial and axial insertion
  • 2K to 3K insertions per hour is typical
  • Large-part support up to 60mm tall, 50mm diameter, 1 lb in weight
  • Easily reconfigured for other operations
  • Add Uflex cells to enhance capability
  • Dispensing, screw driving, labeling, test handling, and more
Specifications
Uflex
Insertion Rate 1.2 sec/component (Max with 3-component gang pick)
Board Size (W x D x H) 50 x 75 x 0.5mm (Min) to 630 x 508 x 12mm (Max)
Insertion Heads 2 pneumatic grippers (Max) or 3 vacuum grippers/nozzle (Max)
Max Component Size (W x D x H) 127 x 127 x 100mm (Max)
Feeder Interface 700mm wide, supports up to 10 feeding devices
Positioning System Lead screw drive with 2G acceleration, 2m/sec speed
Accuracy / Repeatability 50µm accuracy, 8µm repeatability
Automation Processes Pick & place (including clinch), dispensing, screw driving, inspection, test handling, and more
Machine Dimensions (W x D x H) 1000 x 1700 x 1830mm

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