The reasons why foundries and forges invest in automated materials handling can be many and varied. There are, however, some clearly identifiable main topics, such as the drive for efficiency improvements, enhanced product quality and/or a safer working environment. One of the leaders in providing robots for harsh foundry and forge workplaces is ABB (www.abb.com ). The company has a range of robots which can bring benefits to various stages of the casting or forging process.
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