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            <title>Robotic Welding Cell employs manual turntable.</title>
            <link>http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/568921</link>
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Suited for robotic welding in limited-space applications, System 15 features manual index, dual zone in 52 in. locking turntable with 400 lb/side capacity. Flexible layout lends to consistent and predictable automation in small part lots as well as high-volume production. In addition to Power Wave&amp;#174; i400 welding power source and AutoDrive&amp;#174; 4R90 wire drive, components include FANUC&amp;#174; ARC Mate&amp;#174; 50iC/5L robotic arm, System R-30iA controller, and ArcTool(TM) software.
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            <pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:29:59 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Robotic Cell has compact, dual fixed table design.</title>
            <link>http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/564200</link>
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For fabrication shops dealing with small- to medium-sized parts, eCell(TM) LR provides flexible automation layout that delivers consistent and predictable production. Power Wave&amp;#174; i400 welding power source and AutoDrive(TM) 4R90 welding wire drive are employed for MIG, synergic MIG and MIG pulse welding, or flux-cored arc welding. Supplied as pre-engineered system, cell has 80 x 50 in. footprint and takes advantage of reach/stroke ratio and axis speeds of Fanuc ARC Mate&amp;#174; 50iC/5L robot arm.
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            <author>info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News)</author>
            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:33:46 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Robotic Pallet Cell integrates dispenser and conveyor.</title>
            <link>http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/559828</link>
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Able to palletize 25-30 RSC cases/min, robotic pallet cell incorporates FANUC robot, with vacuum-, gripper-, or hybrid-style end-of-arm-tooling; automatic pallet dispenser; and flow-through conveyor, all in 19 x 8 ft space. It can be configured to allow multiple zones and full pallet discharge can be in-line or 90&amp;#176;. All standard pallet sizes are accommodated and dozens of preprogrammed pallet patterns can be stored. System changeover for multiple case sizes takes 15-20 min.
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            <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:43:04 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Robotic QA Cell is suited for automated coating measurement.</title>
            <link>http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/809453</link>
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Featuring 5-axis capabilities, SpecMetrix&amp;#174; RA Coating Quality Assurance Cell can measure films and wet/dry coatings over any substrate, material, and color. Designed for packaging, aerospace, electronics, and medical device industries, automated system helps measure barrier and protective coatings, over-varnish, inside spray, primer, and performance coatings. Integrated with SensorMetric(TM) software, it enables real-time measurement and automated recording/storage of data.
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            <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2008 07:35:48 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Machining Cell suits small to medium size job shops.</title>
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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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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Dec 2007 07:44:25 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Modular Robotic Cell loads and unloads trays and conveyors.</title>
            <link>http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/527741</link>
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Weighing less than 1 ton, Model DS1100-MTL-TD can be moved from one machine to another with pallet jack. In addition to feeding parts directly from conveyor or tray, 7-axis robot can load or unload auxiliary equipment during machining. Robot can also transfer parts to secondary operations such as washing, inspection, or marking. Two drawers will accommodate tray up to 18 x 24 in., and trays can be wire, injection molded, vacuum formed, or heat-treated.
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            <pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2007 07:49:20 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Cartesian Motion System is used in mutli-axis applications.</title>
            <link>http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/801178</link>
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CMS Cartesian Motion System with IndraMotion speeds programming and commissioning point-to-point and assembly applications. CMS handles payloads up to 25 kg, speeds up to 1.0 m/s, and acceleration rates up to 15 m/s&amp;#178;. PLC-based motion controller and VCP 08.2 HMI controller interface provide controls for Cartesian gantries with up to 3 linear axes (X, Y, Z) and 3 rotary axes (A, B, C). System includes hardware and software to run pick-and-place and loading/unloading machinery.
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            <author>info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News)</author>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2006 07:56:34 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Robotic Cell offers alternative to semi-automatic welding.</title>
            <link>http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/481759</link>
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Adaptable to all models of robots and welding power supplies, Z-Weld Robotic Cell can be pre-programmed to meet specific material and application needs. With 85 x 105 in. footprint, unit features two 30 x 40 in. tables mounted on common forklift-compatible base that allows portability. It includes manual or automatic doors at load/unload stations, full perimeter guarding with maintenance access doors, air- or water-cooled torch assembly, and Watchdawg(TM) control.
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            <author>info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News)</author>
            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2006 08:06:26 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Production Cell is suited for high-speed operations.</title>
            <link>http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/463347</link>
            <description>Suited for unattended machining, Fanuc RoboCell&amp;#226;&amp;quot;&amp;#162; combines multi-axis robotic loading and unloading with ability to stage enough small parts for entire shift. System, comprised of Fanuc 30-taper RoboDrill E Series VMC and Fanuc 5- or 6-axis robot, is suited for drilling, tapping, and milling. It features 2,125 ipm traverses rates; 0.9 sec tool changes; and 6 sec load/unload times. Included software permits robotic feeding from rows, columns, or layers.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;This story is related to the following:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href='http://news.thomasnet.com/news/machinery-machining-tools' target='_blank''&gt;Machinery and Machining Tools&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href='http://news.thomasnet.com/news/robotics' target='_blank''&gt;Robotics&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Search for suppliers of: &lt;a href='http://www.thomasnet.com/products/vertical-machining-centers-49413008-1.html' target='_blank''&gt;Vertical Machining Centers&lt;/a&gt;  |  &lt;a href='http://www.thomasnet.com/products/robotic-cells-68643287-1.html' target='_blank''&gt;Robotic Cells&lt;/a&gt;  |  &lt;a href='http://www.thomasnet.com/products/robotic-workcells-96153143-1.html' target='_blank''&gt;Robotic Workcells&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2005 07:55:01 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Cartesian Motion System suits multi-axis applications.</title>
            <link>http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/456671</link>
            <description>Cartesian Motion System consists of pre-configured Cartesian Robots in 1, 2, or 3 axes; Compact Modules; and servo drives with power rating of 400 or 750 W. System is suited for payloads up to 25 kg, speeds up to 1.0 m/s, and acceleration rates up to 15 m/s&amp;#178;. Depending on axis combination and size, it can execute strokes up to 1,000 mm in X-axis, 700 mm in Y-axis, and 800 mm in Z-axis. Motion provided makes system suited for pick-and-place applications.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;This story is related to the following:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href='http://news.thomasnet.com/news/robotics' target='_blank''&gt;Robotics&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Search for suppliers of: &lt;a href='http://www.thomasnet.com/products/multiaxis-cam-driven-robotics-96132998-1.html' target='_blank''&gt;Multi-Axis Cam Driven Robotics&lt;/a&gt;  |  &lt;a href='http://www.thomasnet.com/products/pick-place-robots-68644913-1.html' target='_blank''&gt;Pick &amp; Place Robots&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description>
            <author>info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News)</author>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2004 07:44:04 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Robotic Press Brake Cell offers automatic part bending.</title>
            <link>http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/453772</link>
            <description>Roboformer G2 features SiX controller, which enables it to produce finished parts directly from CAD drawings. System can automatically synchronize all movements of both press brake and robot directly from solid models. It is never necessary to teach robots, so programming is completed quickly, without interrupting active production. EasyForm Laser offers in-process angle control, while SoftLink manipulator assures alignment of blanks.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;This story is related to the following:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href='http://news.thomasnet.com/news/robotics' target='_blank''&gt;Robotics&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Search for suppliers of: &lt;a href='http://www.thomasnet.com/products/robotic-cells-68643287-1.html' target='_blank''&gt;Robotic Cells&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2004 07:58:26 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Automation Platforms feature Windows-based operation.</title>
            <link>http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/14440</link>
            <description>The C500 3D Contour Motion Platform provides heavy-duty robotic dispensing. Operator selects programs through flat panel control. Programming selections can be made by choosing program name or photos of part to reduce potential for operator error. System delivers dots, lines and contours in 2D and 3D. P200 Point to Point Motion Platform is designed for fast dispensing placement accuracy and repeatability without coordinated XY movement. Five pallet programs can be stored.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;This story is related to the following:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href='http://news.thomasnet.com/news/machinery-machining-tools' target='_blank''&gt;Machinery and Machining Tools&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href='http://news.thomasnet.com/news/robotics' target='_blank''&gt;Robotics&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Search for suppliers of: &lt;a href='http://www.thomasnet.com/products/dispensing-robots-68644376-1.html' target='_blank''&gt;Dispensing Robots&lt;/a&gt;  |  &lt;a href='http://www.thomasnet.com/products/automation-systems-2310258-1.html' target='_blank''&gt;Automation Systems&lt;/a&gt;  |  &lt;a href='http://www.thomasnet.com/products/robotic-cells-68643287-1.html' target='_blank''&gt;Robotic Cells&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2002 08:06:22 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Robots/Rotary Tables grind, polish, and buff.</title>
            <link>http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/11726</link>
            <description>Robotic Cells and Rotary Tables incorporate vision systems for handling multiple shape parts for large or small lots. Users may choose Motoman or ABB robots as well as Allan Bradley or Siemens controls. Machines are for stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum. Applications include welded fabrications, lighting fixtures, plumbing fixtures, hardware, furniture, and anywhere robotic or rotary table grinding, polishing, and buffing is required.
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            <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2002 07:54:11 -0500</pubDate>
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