SKYHOOK
The Skyhook positioning system is designed for program managers seeking to enhance their automated welding operations with unmatched precision and efficiency. Featuring advanced zero backlash barrel cam systems on its auxiliary axes, the Skyhook offers exceptional positional accuracy, with two high-fidelity indexers achieving a combined accuracy of ±21 arc seconds. This precision ensures consistently high-quality welds and improves the repeatability of the welding process. The system’s fully sealed cam indexers facilitate vertical and upside-down operations, protecting internal components from particulate contamination and offering a maintenance-free, long-lasting solution.
In terms of flexibility, the Skyhook positioners provide dual-axis motion, allowing for continuous rotation and a ±180° tilt from the horizontal table position, adaptable to specific project requirements. This customization, along with a robust four-point contact bearing that supports tooling and part load independently, eliminates the need for external bearing supports. The design considerations of the Skyhook system make it an invaluable tool for program managers focused on achieving top-tier precision and operational efficiency in their welding projects.
KEY FEATURES
- Designed to get CG of Main Axis Close to Zero
- Through Holes in Structural Steel for Feeding Utilities
- High Accuracy with Use of Cam Indexers
- Ready to Accept Most Robot Brand Motors
- Designed to Fit Customer Project – Optimizing System
CUSTOM OPTIONS
- Grounding Systems for Welding
- Robot Bases
- Weld Grounding Kits
- Riser Bases
- Structural Rotating Frames
APPLICATIONS
The Skyhook positioning system is adept at handling intricate welding tasks across a range of industries, thanks to its superior control and precision. Its versatile design and advanced functionality render it ideal for aerospace component fabrication, where it plays a critical role in welding complex, lightweight structures that demand meticulous assembly. The system’s capability to accurately position and rotate parts facilitates the precise execution of welds on components such as aircraft frames and engine mounts, directly influencing the safety and performance of the final product. In the automotive sector, the Skyhook system proves invaluable in enhancing the welding of chassis components and body panels, ensuring each weld is accurately placed to maintain structural integrity and aesthetic appeal while optimizing assembly line efficiency and quality. Furthermore, in the production of precision equipment, like medical devices or electronic machinery, the Skyhook system’s stable and precise positioning capabilities are crucial for achieving the high-quality welds necessary in these critical applications. This positioning system is especially proficient in supporting:
TIG WELDING
For tasks demanding high-quality, precise welds, such as in aerospace and medical device fabrication, the Skyhook system offers the controlled environment needed for TIG welding, where accuracy and detail are paramount.
MIG WELDING
In automotive and heavy machinery manufacturing, the system's stability and precision enhance MIG welding processes, allowing for faster production times without compromising on the quality of the welds.
LASER WELDING
For the most precise and clean welds in industries like electronics and aerospace, the Skyhook system’s ability to maintain exact positioning is ideal for laser welding applications, ensuring high-quality joints and finishes.