GRIPPER ASSEMBLY FOR A MANIPULATOR AND METHOD OF USE

摘要

A gripper assembly for a forging manipulator includes a main body (12) configured to be in operative communication with the manipulator; a contact plate (14) attached to the main body (12) and configured to be in physical communication with a heated metal part (18); and an insulating plate (16) disposed between the main body (12) and the contact plate (14), wherein the insulating plate (16) is configured to substantially prevent heat transfer from the heated metal part (18) to the main body (12).