RFID tags match the tool to the process

Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team Jul 14, 2008

RFID provides a low-cost means of avoiding robot, tooling and part damage because it quickly ensures the correct tooling is running.

SAS Automation has released new Robotic end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) with RFID tags to automatically ensure the correct tooling is operating with the corresponding operation and equipment.

RFID is an automatic identification method, relying on storing and remotely retrieving data using RFID tags.

The system checks that the correct robotic EOAT gripper is mounted to the robot and confirms that the rest of the critical equipment is installed, including the correct die or mould in stamping, plastics or packaging operations.

RFID provides a low-cost means of avoiding robot, tooling and part damage because it quickly ensures the correct tooling is running.

RFID tags prevent costly damage due to system crashes, reduces labour costs and are critical during line change-overs.

SAS EOAT RFID can handle up to eight channels of RFID and can be integrated into existing platforms.

It supports Profibus -DP, DeviceNet , Modbus-TCP, Profinet and EtherNet/IP.