VITA pallet stacker

Robotic pallet handling

The system includes an industrial robot moving along a linear path. The robot ensures loading, unloading and precise handling of exchangeable pallets between the bins, the input station and the CNC machine.

Key parameters:

• handled pallet approx. 60–70 kg,
• high repeatability of handling,
• safe operation in a protected area,
• optimization for working with exchangeable pallets.

Automation that grows with your production

The VITA stacker is not a single-purpose device, but a modular system consisting of unified modules. The configuration can be adapted to the type of CNC machine, the production space, the required magazine capacity and the degree of automation.

Points:

• Side loading without restrictions on access to the machine,
• Linear movement of the robot along the track,
• Expandable magazine capacity,
• Suitable for manual, automated and combined operation,
• Uniform control of the entire workplace.

The software enables:

• production queue management,
• pallet handling management,
• pallet - order - NC program linkage,
• overview of order and pallet order,
• production planning outside the CNC machine,
• reducing the risk of pallet or program mix-ups.

The VITA stacker is ready to work with the CNC Sensor monitoring system from v-tech s.r.o.

This combination connects the automation of handling with real production data of the CNC machine.
The connection allows:

• to monitor the use of the CNC machine in automated mode,
• to evaluate the share of unattended production,
• to analyze downtime related to production preparation and handling,
• to obtain objective data on the benefits of automation.

The result is a transparent overview of the real efficiency of automated operation.

Higher machine utilization and less dependence on operators

The use of the VITA stacker brings measurable economic benefits, especially where there is a need to increase CNC machine utilization, stabilize production and reduce direct operator demands.

Main benefits:

• increased CNC machine utilization,
• possibility of unattended operation,
• reduced operator costs,
• better utilization of production capacities,
• postponement of investment in another CNC machine.

Pallets designed for safe automated handling

The system uses interchangeable pallets that can be supplemented with different types of clamping elements depending on the order and the nature of the production. The pallets are designed to fit precisely into the containers and be safely manipulated by the robot.

Advantages:

• physical and digital matching of the pallet,
• reducing the risk of confusion,
• possibility of adaptation according to the type of part,
• suitable for single-piece and small-batch production.

Complete solution from one supplier

The VITA stacker is supplied by v-tech s.r.o. as a complete automation solution. The delivery includes technical design, installation, integration with the CNC machine, configuration of mechanics, robotic manipulation and VITA Control software.

The customer receives:

production automation,

• unified system control,
• a flexible tool for single-piece and small-batch production,
• a solution ready for further development,
• a single responsible supplier.