The LR-10iA/10 robot is a lightweight, powerful unit that is said to mount easily to a mobile platform, maximizing flexibility in the workspace to use for machine load/unload and part picking.
The company says the lease program is an easy, economical way for job shops to get in-line precision part inspection, increasing shop capabilities and opening new avenues of business.
The 3D edge finder is said to provide fast, precise probing of reference edges, setting of the zero point and measuring with repeat accuracy of ≤ 0.01 mm.
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For deep hole drilling applications larger than 18-mm diameter, Somex offers optional Max machining units with drilling systems from BTA or Ejektor lines.
The hardware/software architecture is designed to connect machine tools to open up possibilities for networking, controlling and monitoring the production process as well as process optimization.
The company says machining in a single setup improves the accuracy and quality of rear axles and makes production processes quicker and more cost-effective.