How does the SherpaLoader® work?

Machine operators with no prior robotics knowledge can easily
use the SherpaLoader®. Setup is completed in three simple steps:

1. Supply blanks

Arrange raw material on the material staging decice, in no particular arrangement

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2. Adjust robot grippers

Set width of the robot grippers to match the workpiece dimentions

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3. Select job

Choose a saved job or create a new one in the dialog control – then press Start!

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How does the SherpaLoader® work?

Machine operators with no prior robotics knowledge can easily
use the SherpaLoader®. Setup is completed in three simple steps:

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1. Supply blanks

Arrange raw material on the material staging decice, in no particular arrangement

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2. Adjust robot grippers

Set width of the robot grippers to match the workpiece dimentions

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3. Select job

Choose a saved job or create a new one in the dialog control – then press Start!

The automation process starts

SherpaLoader® uses its 3D camera and laser system to detect blanks on the material staging device
It picks up the first blank and places it into the clamping device of the machine tool
While the machining is in progress, the SherpaLoader® picks up the next blank and waits in front of the machine's safety door
Once machining is complete, it removes the finished part from the machine and inserts the next blank
This process repeats until the last part of the job is completed

Material storage

The SherpaLoader® offers maximum flexibility in the staging of blanks
— whether for small quantities or large series, tiny or lightweight workpieces, or large and heavy parts.

Small Batches: Table Trolleys

For small parts or low quantities, carts offer the ideal solution, providing 1.2 sqm of storage space.

Medium Batches: SpaceBox

SpaceBoxes extend manless production time! Each SpaceBox offers up to 6 sqm of storage, two SpaceBoxes fit in a single robot cell. On 12 sqm there is space for 3,000 small parts.

Heavy Workpieces: Pallets

The SherpaLoader® can handle heavy raw materials directly from pallets, loading and unloading them back onto the pallet after machining. Two Euro pallets (standard size 1,200 x 800 mm) are used for material staging.

Stacked Workpieces

The powerful 3D camera and laser system can detect stacked workpieces on pallets and carts.

Customized layouts
for your production space

Material feeding
from any side

Every CNC machine is different. Some have two center-closing doors, others have a narrow door; sometimes the control panel of the processing machine is on the left and adjustable, sometimes mounted on a swivel arm on the right; space in front of the machine is often limited, but not always. Most robot cells are designed for a single installation.

The SherpaLoader® is different: it is designed for eight set-up variants as standard. This means it can be adapted to your processing machine and your production processes: For optimum material flow with ideal space utilization. We work with you to plan your individual space situation and advise you based on our many years of experience.