Application
Die Casting
Die casting robots extract hot metal parts from the die, quench and trim them, and keep the cell running through a high-heat, high-cycle process.
After the die opens, the robot reaches in to extract the freshly cast part while it is still hot, often dipping it in a quench tank before placing it on a trim press or conveyor.
Heat is the dominant design factor. Arm wrap, cabling, and the end effector all need to tolerate repeated exposure to hot parts and die spray without premature wear.
Thermal drift in the cell can shift die and part positions slightly over a shift, so repeatability under sustained heat matters more here than in cooler processes.
Common questions
- What robots are used for Die Casting?
- Die Casting suits 6 axis industrial robots. Examples include fanuc r 2000ic 165f, yaskawa motoman gp180, abb irb 6700 200.
- What payload and reach does Die Casting need?
- Payload is typically 20 to 165 kg with reach around 2000 to 3100 mm.
- What matters most for Die Casting?
- Heat and spray resistant arm protection. Extraction and quench tooling. Repeatability under thermal drift. Cell venting for die spray fumes.