This is an example of seamless full-process automation featuring the Yaskawa MOTOMAN-GP50 robot and Kosmek’s precision automation products.

If you're exploring robotic pallet transfer, utilizing a single robot for multiple tasks, or automating fixture changes to handle different workpieces — this video is well worth your time. See how Kosmek enables flexible and efficient production with smart automation components.
In Association with: Yaskawa America,Inc

The new robotic hand changer (model STR) is a tool changer that operates with spring lock and air release, featuring a safe mechanism that allows hand exchange at the stocker.
Clamped by spring, saving energy. It also allows for fewer air lines on the robot.
In Association with: Yaskawa Electric Corporation.

Application example of using GKB automatic clamp with a 800-ton die casting machine.
Kosmek's Automatic Clamp for Die Casting Machine is designed for use under severe conditions where aluminum dust and/or mold lubricant may spatter.
It is a 'sustainable' clamp with a long operational life and excellent maintainability.

Application example of using GKB automatic clamp with a 350-ton die casting machine.
Kosmek's Automatic Clamp for Die Casting Machine is designed for use under severe conditions where aluminum dust and/or mold lubricant may spatter.
It is a 'sustainable' clamp with a long operational life and excellent maintainability.

Application example of Swing Rod Clamp on high-speed press.
This die clamp will have no interference during die change.

Application Example of Clamping Force Verification for Magnetic Clamp.
This case study demonstrates "Registration" procedure.

Application Example of Clamping Force Verification for Magnetic Clamp.
This case study demonstrates "Verification" procedure.

More Safety!
Introducing the clamping force normality self-diagnosis of Magnetic Clamp
・There is no need to set thresholds for each mold.
・The system judges pass or fail.
・Operator error or forgetfulness during inspection will be eliminated.

More Safety!
Introducing the clamping force verification of Magnetic Clamp
・Able to register threshold values in the system.
・The system judges the pass-fail criteria based on the recalled threshold values.

【IPF2023 : Collaboration Project】
The transmission option of TOYO MACHINERY & METAL injection molding machine and magnetic clamp enables further improvement of "safety" and "usability".
Please contact us for further information.
In Association with: TOYO MACHINERY & METAL CO.,LTD.

【IPF2023 : Collaboration Project】
The transmission option of Sodick injection molding machine and magnetic clamp enables further improvement of "safety" and "usability".
Please contact us for further information.
In Association with: Sodick Co., Ltd.

【IPF2023 & NAGOYA PLASTIC INDUSTRIAL FAIR 2024 : Collaboration Project】
The transmission option of Niigata Machinery injection molding machine and magnetic clamp enables further improvement of "safety" and "usability".
Please contact us for further information.
In Association with: Niigata Machinery Co., Ltd.

Improving Assembly Line Productivity with 3 Robots!
When switching to a different assembly product, Kosmek's Robotic Hand Changer and Compact Location Clamp reduces setup time and increases efficiency.

Problem : Loading a heavy die is hard work…
Solution : Tilt Pre-Rollers, load a die with less effort!

The retracted lever avoids interference during workpiece loading/unloading.
This clamp is coolant resistant, and can be used in various applications with the use of auto switch.

Pneumatic link clamp with vertically released clamp lever.
Compact cylinder with built-in link mechanism.
This clamp is coolant resistant, and can be used in various applications with the use of auto switch.

By utilizing Smart Series, which does not require a power source, it can mechanically operate using the force of a robot or the rotation of a table.
This allows gripping of workpieces, positioning and securing of pallets. This approach reduces the number of air or electrical connections supplied to the equipment and eliminates the need for air piping in moving parts, allowing for greater freedom of motion.

Application example of installing a 35mm Magnetic Clamp on a TOYO MACHINERY & METAL injection molding machine.
In Association with: TOYO MACHINERY & METAL CO.,LTD.

Application example of installing a Magnetic Clamp on an injection molding machine manufactured by Niigata Machinery Co., Ltd.
In Association with: Niigata Machinery Co., Ltd.

Change over time comparison of ejector rods on an 1800-ton injection molding machine.
With standard ejector rods, replacing rods for an 1800-ton injection molding machine is hard labor and time-consuming.
Quick Connect Ejector Rod (Model PME) frees workers from heavy labor and improves molding factories to comfortable workplaces!

Even when mold with heat insulating plate is transported, mold detection with proximity switch or signal of insufficient clamping force enables to detect abnormality to ensure safety!

Magnetic clamp enables precise measurement and digitization of clamping force even when contaminants are stuck to a mold or plate.
Able to determine abnormality by a decrease in clamping force due to contaminants.

For T-Slot Automatic Slide Clamp: The air cylinder retracts after clamp locks. Able to confirm that the clamp is securely locked.

Kosmek's hydraulic clamps can be disassembled and assembled with standard tools!
No special skills are required, easy to maintain.

Taking time and labor to replace heavy (~15kg) chuck plates with bolts? Quick Chuck Changer enables safe and quick connect to replace the chuck plate!
In Association with FUKUYAMA GOSEI CO., LTD

Application Example of Installing a Thin Magnetic Clamp on a Sodick Injection Molding Machine.
In Association with Sodick IMM by Plustech Inc.

Automatic Mold Clamp for Die Casting Machine
Check operation of the clamp used for 5 years in aluminum die casting site.

Machine Capacity：1800ton class、Magnetic Plate：MAK1800
(Plate Thickness 50mm, The Number of Discharges : 8,
Applicable Temperature 100℃, Detection System : MIMS)

By using mechanically operated smart series location clamp (model KSL), it is able to mount and remove a pallet on a slider with the linear conveyor's driving force.
Time efficient. Reduce the cycle time.
In association with: Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.

Chuck Plate Change Over Time Comparison
Standard Mounting vs Quick Chuck Changer
Removal Time: Only 3 seconds with quick chuck changer!
Mounting Time: Only 3 seconds with quick chuck changer!

Smart Series - Powered by Any Power Source, Smart Fit on Any Application.
This video shows application examples of Kosmek's Smart Series Pallet Clamp and Swing Clamp.
Pallet Clamp : Enables easy setup of pallets.
Swing Clamp : The lever descends as it swings to clamp a workpiece.

When a work support cannot operate with plunger spring force due to adherence such as dry sludge after a long-time machine stop, Knockout Function releases the adherence and secure the proper operation.

No power source required.
Zero-backlash, High accuracy and High rigidity.
Mechanical Robotic Hand Changer, model SMR.

Changing two types of hands by a robotic hand changer with 300kg payload.
In Association with HCI CO., Ltd.

Quick Chuck Changer specially designed for injection molding picker robot.
15 kg payload model has been newly added to the line-up!

Connect the robot and the machining equipment.
Allows for the floor height variation by connecting the floatable pallet carrying the robot to the equipment, not connecting the entire cart to the equipment.

What is "Retracting Mode"? What is "High-Power Pneumatic"?
Find the details on this video!

Application example of Manual Robotic Hand Changer
with DOBOT CR Series.

Pneumatic swing clamp：model WHC can be used in vertical position (mounted on a vertical surface). *If the lever is too heavy, it may not work properly or may cause malfunction. For the calculation of the weight and center of gravity of the lever that can be used in vertical position, please refer to the cautions in the catalog.

KOSMEK's Air Non-Leak Coupler can hold air pressure by disconnecting the air circuit under pressure.
In Association with NAKA SEIKI CO.,LTD.

Manual Robotic Hand Changer (Model SXR0030) can be directly mounted to KAWASAKI duAro1/duAro2 (dual-armed collaborative robot).
Robot : Kawasaki duAro2

The demo video introducing the hydraulic clamp lever spacer model
allowing for mold back-plate variance up to 20mm

Setting a lever spacer to the long stroke model of the hydraulic mold/die clamp enables mold/die back-plate variance up to 20mm.

Manual Robotic Hand Changer (Model SXR0070) can be directly mounted to collaborative robots UR3, UR3e, UR5, UR5e, UR10 and UR10e manufactured by Universal Robots.
Robot : Universal Robots UR10e

Enables one robotic hand to transfer multiple workpieces.

Powerful swing mechanism with 3 steel ball tracking.
High-speed and high-accuracy pneumatic swing clamp
(rotary clamping cylinder) with long operational life.

Quick change of chuck plate and gate cutter!

Bore Locating Cylinder holds and locates a workpiece by expanding its pin diameter.

Suitable for side push, Side Clamp is a solution for tooling clearance issue.

Only one air port to confirm clamp and unclamp actions.
7MPa single-acting swing clamp and link clamp with
action confirmation are newly added to the lineup!

Our proposal for fully automated mold change system.
Robot：OMRON TM12

Robot setup changeover example:
High-accuracy locating and connecting of the fixture on the manual cart.
Robotic tool change is easy and quick with the manual tool changer.

In Association with DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED
Robot：DENSO WAVE COBOTTA

Manual Robotic Tool Changer enables quick change of a chuck plate.
Application example with take-out robots manufactured by YUSHIN PRECISION EQUIPMENT.
Take-out robots in this video：FRA / YcⅡ-150

Robotic Hand Changer is installed to
Robotic Machining Center INFINITY KATANA
In Association with：INFINITY SOLUTIONS INC.
Robot：KUKA AGILUS KR10 R1100-2

Hydraulic Free Roller Lifter (Ball Model) model RQA
Hydraulic Lifting Die Lifter (Roller Model) model RA
Introducing features of each model.

Manual Robotic Hand Changer has been installed to
FANUC Collaborative Robot CRX-10iA.
In association with：DAIDO CO., LTD.
Robot：FANUC Robot CRX-10iA

Manual Robotic Tool Changer enables quick change of a chuck plate.
Application example with a take-out robot manufactured by STAR SEIKI.

With Kosmek Mold Locator, a locating ring is not required.
Mold change becomes quick and easy.
In Association with：FUKUYAMA GOSEI CO., LTD.

Pre-roller enables die loading with a crane
and no interference with a machine slide.

Manual Robotic Hand Changer is used for MELFA ASSISTA collaborative robot.
In Association with：Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Robot：MELFA ASSISTA (RV-5AS-D)

Pneumatic Free Roller Lifter enables to move the die
360° flexibly on the bolster.

Solution that connects manual carts and AGVs with robots by "Mechanical Locking".
In Association with Inaba Denki Sangyo Co., Ltd.

KOSMEK Magnetic Clamp
Designed and Produced in Japan

With push button operation, the magnetic clamp locks a mold.
Invisible magnetic forces are visually digitized on the control panel.

Waterproof rating equivalent to IPX5 confirmed by waterproof testing.

Floating model of Locating Pin Clamp is newly added to the lineup.

Manual Robotic Hand Changer enables
quick change of Techman hand tools.
In association with：Premier Engineering Co.,Ltd.

Simplify Fixture Setup with Robot
Easy to Transfer into a Narrow Space
In Association with: Hofmeister s.r.o.

Misalignment Correcting during Robot Transfer

Ball Lock Cylinder enables more compact and
lighter fixtures for 3D soldering and MID soldering.
Contribution to Smart Automation.

Printed Circuit Board Knockout Unit enables stable circuit board knockout.

The dual-armed robot performs transfer, assembly and setup operations.
Robot:YuMi, ABB

Tool Change of Tapped Hole Auto-Testing Device and Plug Gauge
In Association with：DAI-ICHI SOKUHAN WORKS CO.

Mold Change System for Injection Molding Machine
Mold Leveling Unit: Model MHL
Pneumatic Mold Clamp (Automatic Slide): Model HE

Introduction of KOSMEK products for press machines.
For setup improvement - KAIZEN - of press, transfer and welding processes.

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Machining comparison testing with High-Power Pneumatic Swing Clamp (model WHE) and Standard Pneumatic Swing Clamp (model WHA).

Check the amount of vibration of the workpiece due to machining load.

Comparison of High-Speed Core Pull Cylinder and General Linear Cylinder.
11% of productivity improvement by reducing cycle time.

Leveling is completed just by loading a mold.
High-accuracy locating with repeatability within 0.3°.
Allowable angle during mold loading: up to 5°, Allowable mold weight: up to 2.5 ton.
Level gauge or scale is not required for leveling.
Correction of a take-out robot is not required, so stable production is possible.

Maintaining Air Pressure Makes a System More Simple
Leakless Coupler maintains the locked state of air components
even when they are detached from the air source.

Universal Clamp: model LKK
The clamp lever direction is changeable at 360 degrees.
Standardization possible by adjusting the lever direction.

Air Pilot Check Valve for Safety
Suitable for workpiece fall prevention for robot handling.
Maintains circuit pressure even when air supply is cut off due to blackout.

Air Pilot Check Valve for Safety
Suitable for holding a cylinder position.
Maintains circuit pressure even when air supply is cut off due to blackout.

One air port can detect both clamp and unclamp actions of swing clamp.
Suitable for automated production line requiring action confirmation.
The number of sensors for automated line is minimized.
The minimum thickness of a fixture plate is 30mm (for all sizes).

Setup Improvement of Deburring Process with Robot
With no backlash on the connecting part, the Robot Hand Changer withstands deburring high load.
High-Power Pull Stud Clamp enables a light and compact transfer hand.
High-Power Pneumatic Pallet Clamp automatically changes fixture pallets.

A plain introduction of the advantages of 'MIMS'.
Digitally Visualize invisible magnetic forces and display clamping force
on the operation panel.
All magnet cores are equipped with a sensor that measures accurate
forces even for molds in various sizes.

Mold Fluid Circuit Connecting Unit.
Connect multiple couplers at once, and reduce mold change time.
One touch to connect/disconnect multiple couplers.
Check valve option allows for hydraulic oil, and is also user-friendly!

Mold Level Adjustment Unit for Injection Molding Machine
Complete the mold level adjustment (leveling) just by loading a mold.
Reduce the mold leveling time and the mold changing time.
High accuracy mold locating is possible by using with locating ring.
Mold Inclination: up to 5°, Mold Weight: up to 2.5 ton

Invisible magnetic forces are digitally visualized by MIMS Multi Information Monitoring System.
Able to measure plate surface temperature and calculate the change of magnetic forces caused by temperature changes.
Every magnet core is equipped with individual magnetic force sensors.
(IMM Capacity: 180 ton)

Zero-Backlash Robotic Hand Changer to change three hands for bobbin setup.
(In Association with：HCI Ltd.)
(Robot：CR-35iA, FANUC)

Additional Line-up：0.5-1kg Payload Compact Robotic Hand Changer
Suitable for Standardization of 0.5kg Payload Robots and Compact Parallel Link Robots
Ultra-light body (63g) does not affect payload of compact robots.
(Robot：MotoMINI, YASKAWA Electric)

Robotic Hand Changer to exchange three welding tools.
Location Clamp to exchange two pallets on the positioner.
"3μm Locating" needs no correction of the Welding Torch teaching.
High-Power Pull Stud Clamp to hold tools on stockers.
Additional space available by setting the stockers above the robot.
(Robot：VS-068, Denso Wave)

Assembling Process with Three Robots Changing Robotic Hands Robotic Hand Changer automates the changing of transferring hands, assembling hands and screwdrivers. 3D Vision Sensor recognizes randomly-displaced workpieces. Force Sensor allows the robot to accurately insert the pin in the block hole. The screwdriver tightens the screws of the workpiece. In Association with：Nomura Unison Co., Ltd. Robot：MZ04 (NACHI-FUJIKOSHI), C4-A601 (EPSON), LR Mate 200iD 4S (FANUC)

This is the Robotic Hand Changer designed for Hollow-Arm Robots.
Cables and air tubes provided in a robot can be connected directly into the robotic hand changer. Compared to standard wiring and piping, cables and air tubes do not interfere with a robot so its movable range can be fully used.
(* This product is not on the catalog, please contact us separately for further information about specifications, external dimensions and supports for robots having different hollow-arm structure than this.)

Automatic Setup of Taping Unit with Robotic Hand Changer.
Zero-Backlash Hand Changer withstands high load during tape cutting and allows a single robot to handle various kinds of taping.
(In Association with：Marugo Industries Inc.)
(Robot：RS005L Kawasaki Heavy Industries)

Assembly・Inspection Robot Case Study for Conveyor Transfer Line with DENSO WAVE Robot (VS-068) and Kosmek New Products: Parallel Gripper with Auto-Grip Changer (model WPW-C) Lifting Hole Clamp (model SWJ)

Introducing Kosmek new model SWP, Locating Pin Clamp.
Locating Pin Clamp is used for welding automation. It enables to
automate not only High-Accuracy Locating and Clamping", but also
"Workpiece Transfer Processes" used as a robotic hand.

Introducing Kosmek Products for Diecast Machine Setup Improvements： in order of Mold Side, Application Side, and Process before & after Diecasting

New Concept Core Pull Cylinder.When comparing cylinders with the same pulling thrust, High-Power Core Pull Cylinder model PCA is 3 size smaller than General Linear Cylinder. High-Speed Core Pull Cylinder model PCB with smaller cylinder capacity High-Speed Core Pull Cylinder model PCB with smaller cylinder capacity.

Mitsubishi Electric Multi-Joint Robot Application Example with Robotic Hand Changer, FA Pneumatic Hole Clamp and Robotic Hand.

Collaboration Demo at JIMTOF 2016. High-Power Pneumatic Hole Clamp for #30 Machining Center. Used as compact hand for workpiece transfer, and also powerful clamp for 5-face machining without interference. In Association with：Howa Machinery, Ltd.

Welding Robot with Kosmek new product and tool changer. Spot Welding case study with Kosmek new product "Pin Clamp". Arc Welding case study with Spatter Resistant "High-Power Welding Clamp".

QDCS (Quick Die Change System) Case Study for Press Machine. Safe die loading/unloading with pre-rollers, and quick die clamping with hydraulic auto clamps. Kosmek ensures your safe press operation and productivity improvement.

Collaboration Demo at M-Tech 2016 Osaka, with Buff Polishing and Inspection Robots. Zero-Backlash Kosmek Robotic Hand Changer withstands high-load deburring and buff polishing. In Association with：SHIKEN CORPORATION, CHIZU ELECTRIC CO., LTD., DENSO CORPORATION, Hikichiseiko Co., Ltd.

Mold change system case study with air clamp for vertical molding injection machines. Mold clamping is completed by one button operation, reducing mold change time drastically. Also it is especially effective for vertical machines with a rotary table that require changing both upper and lower molds for setup.

A suction tool changeover example for the take-out robot with Robotic Hand Changer. Self-locking with spring enables to hold the tool even when air is accidentally cut off.

Robotic Hand Changer Application Example for Dual-Armed SCARA Robot ("duAro" made by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.) One robot performs multiple operations by changing tools with the Robotic Hand Changer.

The safe and high-speed mold change system is best suitable for diecasting machines.
This is an application example of automatic-slide hydraulic clamp.

Mold Change Case Study with KOSMEK Magnet Clamping System best suitable for Two-Shot Injection Molding Machine

Safely reduces the mold change time, and allows for high quality molding with "Visualization of Magnetic Force" and "Mold Contact/Separation Detection with Proximity Switch".

New line-up of swing clamp option：quick change lever model LHA-A.
A lever can be replaced by using one tool and one bolt! Reduce the setup time of workpiece change and simplify the fixture setups.

This demo shows changing tools (hands) with the tool changer (robotic hand changer) for pallet change allowing for machining and deburring multiple types of workpieces.

Idea for inspection and washing with high accuracy locating of workpieces, pallet transfer and tool change with tool changer (robotic hand changer) by using our product which allows hand size reduction.

Zero Backlashes! Robot Standardization with High Accuracy Tool Changer (Robotic Hand Changer).
Use with high accuracy locating pin to improve locating repeatability for high accuracy operations, etc.

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Setup Time Comparison between Quick Ejector Rod (model PME) and General Ejector Rod (IMM in Video: 550t)
No tools are required! One touch to exchange! Quick Ejector Rod drastically reduces the setup time and improves productivity.