Palletizing Automation using Epson VT6L & Range Extender

Industry > Food·DrinkApplication > Material HandlingSector > ManufacturingSector > Logistics

This solution automates the process of packing products into boxes and subsequently palletizing them by integrating Epson’s VT6L 6-axis robot, Epson’s T6 SCARA robot, and Vention’s Range Extender with MachineMotion controller.

The Epson T6 SCARA robot efficiently handles the high-speed task of transferring products into boxes. Meanwhile, the Epson VT6L 6-axis robot, mounted on Vention’s Range Extender, performs palletizing across a significantly expanded workspace. This combination allows for a seamless transition from primary packaging to end-of-line palletizing within a single automated cell.

Components

Robot	Robot 1: Epson VT6L Type: 6-axis articulated robot (Weight: 40kg) Payload: 6kg Repeatability: ±0.1mm Robot 2: Epson T6 Type: SCARA robot (Weight: 22kg) Payload: 6kg Repeatability: ±0.04mm System Extension: Vention Range Extender & MachineMotion Controller Function: Physically expands the robot's reach to cover multiple pallet positions.

Workflow

STEP 1.	Infeed: Products are fed into the system for the initial packing stage.
STEP 2.	Box Picking: The robot secures and prepares the boxes for loading.
STEP 3.	Cross-Unloading (Palletizing): The 6-axis robot stacks the filled boxes onto the pallet using a cross-pattern (interlocking) method for maximum stability.

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Features

Productivity Boost via Efficient Handling

End-to-End Automation: Seamlessly automates the entire process from incasing finished products into paper boxes to final palletizing.
Streamlined Workflow: Eliminates manual intervention between primary packaging and secondary stacking, ensuring a continuous production flow.

Expanded Workspace with Range Extender

Maximize Reach: By integrating Vention’s Range Extender, the robot overcomes its physical reach limitations, allowing it to cover a significantly larger palletizing area and stack higher.

Results

ROI Period	2.2 years
Key Benefits	Expanded operational reach through the 7th-axis extender. Increased production efficiency by automating the full box-stacking cycle.
Client Feedback	Through Vention’s automation library, we were able to find a solution that was perfectly customized for our client and ready for immediate deployment.