Automation & Robots
Robot Wrist Camera Helps Double Production
Automation can be one way to deal with time constraints without losing quality, which is what Walt Machine Inc. did by implementing the Plug and Play Wrist Camera from Robotiq on the company’s existing robot.
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Alphacam 2017 R2 Features Key Automation Capabilities
Vero Software’s Alphacam 2017 R2 software automates key CAD/CAM operations and includes the Automation Manager with enhancements to simplify workflow, including multi-drill control, styles functionality, and further support for additional CAD file formats.
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TNC 640 Mill-Turn has a 3D Probing Cycle Option
Heidenhain’s TNC 640 mill-turn has a 3D probing cycle option called Cycle 444 to meet increased requirements for automation and advanced probing routines that inspect free form surfaces where measurement positions are often difficult to capture.
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SR-3iA SCARA Robot Offers Compact Design
FANUC’s SR-3iA robot features high-speed operation for pick and place, assembly, testing/inspection and packaging processes in a range of industries.
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Dual-Arm Cobot Meets Flexible and Agile Production Needs
ABB’s YuMi dual-arm collaborative robot is designed to meet the flexible and agile production needs of small parts assembly and material handling applications.
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FANUC will Increase Robot Production with Factory Opening
FANUC is scheduled to open a factory in August 2018, increasing the capacity of production for robots such as the seven-axis R-1000iA/120F-7B, and is is also leading the effort to address the shortage of skilled workers.
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VBX-160 Powers CNC Manufacturing in Multiple Industries
VersaBuilt’s VBX-160 robotic parts loader uses the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L robot and has MultiGrip technology that uses machinable part gripping jaws that are shared by the robot gripper and the CNC vise.
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GT 112-E Bar Feeder Loads Small Bar Diameters
LNS’ GT 112-E automatic magazine bar feeder has a dual U-shaped guiding channel with a sectional guiding channel cover, combined with a self-centering bar clamping system that matches the entire diameter range of the lathe.
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FANUC Marks Production of 500,000th Robot
Fanuc Corp., supplier of robotics, CNC and factory automation, has announced the production of its 500,000th robot.
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HS Flex Handling System Fits Multi-Axis Machining Centers
Hermle’s HS Flex handling system is a compact automation tool made up of several components, which are supplied as one complete unit, and the workpiece storage modules are installed and adjusted on site.
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