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Robotic Unwrapper removes stretch wrap from pallet loads.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:37:56 -0500

Robotic Unwrapper unwraps stretch-wrapped loads before depalletizing. Robot guides focused stream of heated air to assure correct distance and speed is achieved to weaken molecular bond of stretch wrap, causing it to part. Once wrap is parted, end-of-arm-tooling clamps wrap and places it between set of rollers, which then pinch wrap, compressing it, and as pallet rotates, continues to collect waste wrap and feed it to waste bin or vacuum takeaway system.

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Space-Saving Packaging Cell automates manual packing.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:39:44 -0500

Offered as turnkey solution for packaging individual products, modular and portable Solo Packer Cell delivers flexibility that allows for constant product changes or accelerated deployment of new product packaging. Pre-engineered system packs at rates to 30 layer picks/min and picks up to 45 lb per pick. Components include 4- or 6-axis robot, integrated feed conveyors, Rockwell Micrologix PLC, and Panelview Plus 600 HMI. Also, stand-alone control system facilitates product changes.

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Delta Robot Platform promotes production diversity.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:28:10 -0500

Suited for pharmaceutical, food, and confectionery industries, LDx is comprised of compact cells with integrated Delta robots adaptable to suit various applications. Standard steel and stainless steel versions have exposed structure with no enclosed spaces and smooth, angled surfaces. Like all other major drive components, bearings in arms are made of ceramic and are nonwearing. Cells can be configured as MonoPacker, AssortmentPacker, or FeedPlacer to accommodate various requirements.

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Robotic Case Packer offers cycle time of 8 rows/min.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:25:16 -0500

Using 6-axis robot, Robotic Case Packer automatically packs stacked, upright, inverted, or horizontal bottles into plastic/film lined or standard corrugated pre-erected cases. It has interchangeable tooling that is adjustable for wide range of product sizes and pick positions, and includes operator pendant for recipe management and error reporting. Double Case Packer can pack 2 different style bottles and cases simultaneously from 2 separate lines.

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Robots target 40-300 ton injection molding machines.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 06 May 2009 08:30:29 -0500

Accommodating various tools and parts, 61-91 G series robots feature strip forward design of up to 600 mm that prevents interference of strip stoke with machine hoppers, feeders, and blenders. It includes beam-mounted control cabinet, minimizing floor space, as well as SCP control pendant with touchscreen for simplified programming and 3-position safety switch allowing left- or right-handed operation. Units also include digital AC servos with encoders on 3 axes.

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Sensing System locates weld joints without contact.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:38:23 -0500

Robo-Find laser-based sensing system is designed to locate, detect, and measure weld joints without making contact with part. Sensing part position and dimensional variations, it signals robot and adjusts torch trajectory in less than 1 sec. System includes either Sense-i/D or SF/D laser cameras as well as miniature video camera for remote programming and viewing of welding process. Setup is accomplished via laptop interface.

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Compact Painting Robot offers intelligent operation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 08:29:59 -0500

Designed to paint small parts, Paint Mate 200iA offers wrist load capacity, repeatability, work envelope, and speed suited for hazardous coating environments. It comes with FANUC standard purge control system and incorporates intelligent functions such as internal programmable controller, Ethernet, iRVision, iPendant, line tracking, HandlingTool, and PaintTool. Multiple mounting positions are supported, and functionality is designed to meet automation needs of various industries.

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Robotic Welding System handles small- to medium-sized parts.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:41:08 -0500

System 20 combines Power Wave® i400 and AutoDrive(TM) 4R90 robotic system with FANUC ArcMate 100iC robot arm, which provides high speed and 6-axes for maximum flexibility. It offers 58 in. dual-zone work system that can handle 600 lb/side maximum payload capacity with index time of 2 sec delivered by FANUC driven servo positioner. Steel skid structure is equipped with fork pockets for placement anywhere on shop floor, and control panel delivers push-button controls for ease of operation.

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Foundry Robot withstands extremely harsh environments.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:42:24 -0500

Offering payloads from 20-70 kg, 6-axis M-710iC/50 SE FoundryPRO Robot is coated with epoxy and features IP67 protection. Wrist has protective covers to withstand high-pressure washing, while base of robot purges air to avoid vapor entrance. Providing 1,360-3,110 mm reach, robot mounts to floor, ceiling, angle, and wall. Compact size and ability to flip over and work behind itself maximizes flexibility for work cell design.

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Welding Gun features Low Stress Robotic Unicable technology.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:46:46 -0500

Designed for thru-arm robotic welding systems, TOUGH GUN(TM) ThruArm(TM) Series robotic guns with LSR Unicables is available as complete package for both clutch and solid-mount robotic systems. At 100% duty cycle, they provide 500 A air-cooled capacity with CO<sub>2</sub> and 350 A with mixed gases, based on NEMA standards. LSR Unicables include rotating power connection to relieve stress caused by routine torsion and protective conduit to shield cable components from harsh welding environments.

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Robotic Bending Cell offers mid-level automation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 13 May 2008 07:39:11 -0500

Combining PPEB or Easy-Form® Series CNC press brake with multi-axis Kuka robot, RoboCell handles small to medium-sized components in capacities of 80-110 ton bending force and 2.5 or 3.0 m table configurations. It can automatically load, form, and stack finished parts in unmanned process. Easy-Form® Laser system tracks parts during bending, providing real-time angle measurements. All functions are controlled through instructions from integrated off-line programming software.

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Inspection System monitors spot welding electrodes.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 07:34:23 -0500

Weld Tip System (WTS) for robotic spot welding inspects spot welding electrodes and ensures that face diameters and general appearance meet acceptance criteria. It incorporates CURE® technology (Concurrent Universal Recognition Engine) memory processing architecture and is suited for all welding cells.

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Arc Welding Robot suits push-pull aluminum welding.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 07:25:24 -0500

Featuring bus communication interface to control lift arc start and end, TAWERS-Aluminum MIG can detect when current is flowing and retracts to take pressure off wire, resulting in reliable arc ignition. It uses 3 motor system to ensure accurate wire feed, and features syncro-weaving function and servo feeder for real-time parameter adjustment from thick to thin materials. Product can also use high voltage touch sensing through aluminum oxide, which prevents wire bending.

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Arc Welding Robots feature compact design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 07:33:35 -0500

With working envelope of over 1,400 mm, Model KR 5 arc can handle payload of 5 kg and supplementary load of 12 kg. Space-saving and lightweight unit can be mounted on floor or inverted on ceiling, and features high continuous-path accuracy. Model KR 5 arc HW (Hollow Wrist) comes with protection rating of IP54, and has fluid supply system integrated into arm. Both units weigh 120 kg.

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Arc-Welding Robot has internal programmable controller.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 07:31:12 -0500

LR Mate 200iC/5L 6-axis mini-robot with iRVision (built-in vision) is suited for high volume applications or small batch production. It can be mounted in variety of positions including floor, tabletop, inside machines, angle, and invert. ROBOGUIDE-WeldPRO simulation package models system and downloads programs to robot, which run without touch-up. Vision Shift feature eliminates usual touch-ups and verifications associated with off-line programming or fixture and tool changes.

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Multi-Purpose Robots have 60,000 hour MTBF.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 07:35:15 -0500

With compact design, Presto Models ST70L and ST100 are suited for high-density/multi-layered robotic installations. Both can be used to mount lightweight spot welding guns, and, with significant allowable wrist torque, units can also support large material handling grippers. Optional integrated dress package is available.

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Welding Cell produces as much as 3 manual welders.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 07:07:38 -0500

Suitable for first time automation users as well as large companies automating low-volume projects, pre-engineered PerformArc PA-55 comes with 6-axis robot, torch, and inverter welder with artificially intelligent waveform control. Cell accepts payload up to 250 lb per side and welds typical part sizes of 12 x 53, 18 x 45, and 24 x 30 in. System controls, diagnostics, and programming are managed by color teach pendant, running Windows CE to flatten learning curve.

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Machining Cell suits small to medium size job shops.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 07:44:25 -0500

Combining RoboDrill Vertical Machining Center with FANUC 6-axis robot for automated loading/unloading, JobShop Cell handles any part that fits in its 6 in. vise/chuck and features inbound and outbound conveyors and guarding. Work-handling interface accommodates hydraulic/pneumatic workholding options. FANUC RoboDrill VMC offers 14-tool tool changer, torque to 56 ft-lb, rigid tapping to 5,000 rpm, accelerations to 1.5 G, rapid traverses to 2,125 ipm, and feed rates to 1,181 ipm.

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Robot Support reacts to arm/welding torch collisions.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 07:49:22 -0500

Robot support iCAT swings away mechanically by up to 10° in event of collision between welding torch and workpiece, helping avoid damage to welding torch, peripherals, and robot. Integrated switch-off fuse reacts directly in event of crash and stops robot immediately. Support features central media guide and torsion-resistant cable assembly excursion ±240° in 6th axis. System is available for air- or liquid-cooled welding torches.

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Robotic Router handles large part trimming.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 07:47:11 -0500

Design for automated trimming of plastics and composites, RoboTrim® RT-1900 features inverted, rail-mounted KMT AccuTrim® R-110 robot inside steel enclosure with side access door and safety interlocks. Rail permits robot to move up to 4.5 m, and 2-sided, 19 ft rotating servo table supports up to 700 lb on each side while accommodating parts up to 13 x 5 ft. Various safety features, such as light curtains, and software, including RouterWare®, are provided.

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