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RPC-20G increases productivity of production machines FAsTEMs’ MoDuLAR RoboT cELLs cREATE A NATuRAL FIRsT sTEP FoR youR FAcToRy AuToMATIoN. ThE RPc-20g oFFERs you A coMPLETE soLuTIoN FoR INcREAsINg ThE PRoDucTIvITy oF youR PRoDucTIoN MAchINERy. AT EMo, WE WILL shoWcAsE ThE LATEsT vERsIoN oF ThIs sTATE-oF-ThE-ART RoboT cELL. Th e RPC (Robotized Production Cell) series of robot cells enables companies to increase the utilization rate of existing machinery with a small investment. RPC-G is a modular robot cell designed for the loading and unloading of workpieces to various CNC machines and especially lathes. “With this cell you can easily cope with large variations in production volumes and with the readily available options you can adapt it to other applications, including workpiece fi nishing and gauging, says Ari Lylynoja, product manager for RPC-20G. “Th e product consists of a single transferable unit that enables fast installation and, if necessary, easy relocation of the system,” he continues. new construction for more possiBilities Th e updated RPC-20G has been designed with a new and narrower construction, 16 | 1 • 2007 which reduces the required fl oor space and minimizes the risk of transportation damage. With its new improved construction, RPC- 20G allows for easy integration to large turning-milling centers. Th e new version also off ers a wider selection of options, including automatic tool change and a deburring brushing station, as well as a machine vision system. automate with minimum effort With this robot cell both new and existing machines can be automated with minimum eff ort. Th e gantry concept provides good accessibility to the machine tool in manual mode, as well as easy implementation of diverse material feed designs that can be geared EMO highlights highlights 2007 to the workpieces, quantities, and physical size. “Th e RPC further allows for quick and fl exible adaptation to today’s rapidly changing production requirements, as well as offering the operators more freedom for item handling.”
FAsTEMs AND FINN-PoWER AgREE To coNTINuE MANuFAcTuRINg AND DEvELoPINg MATERIAL AuToMATIoN coMPoNENTs FoR FINN-PoWER’s NIghT TRAIN FM sysTEMs. On May the 7th, 2007, Fastems and Finn- Power signed new cooperation agreement to manufacture and develop material automation components for Finn-Power’s Night Train FMS. The agreement is in force from 1.9.2007 whereafter the full supply responsibility shifts to Fastems on 1.1.2008. This agreement continues cooperation between Fastems and Finn-Power, the Finnish sheet metal turret punch machine maker. For the last few years Fastems has already been manufacturing stacker cranes for Finn- Power. leading sheet metal technology Finn-Power is one of the world’s leading sheet metal working technology and machine suppliers. A significant portion of Finn-Power’s turnover is generated by automated cell and system products that are capable of unmanned production. The market demand, especially of high technology products, is increasing and the company supports its global development strategy through deep cooperation with selected partners. This cooperation aims to harness competitive advantages from both new construction solutions and more focused production capacity. growth and cooperation One element of Fastems’ growth strategy is to deliver proven system components to customers outside their own direct customer segments, and the new agreement is a good example of this. The close cooperation be- Tomas Hedenborg, CEO, Finn-Power (left) and Jarmo Hyvönen, CEO, Fastems. Fastems and Finn-Power cooperation expands tween Fastems and Finn-Power offers both parties a competitive advantage, with Finn- Power gaining added value from the expert partner in their own field. As such, the Finn- Power Night Train FMS® brand will continue to be combined with Fastems’ trade name addition. Machine interfaces, control systems, installation-service and spare part services will remain at Finn-Power. “Tight cooperation between Fastems and Finn-Power, the leaders in their respective fields, benefits both companies and their customers. At Fastems, we are delighted to be serving customers in new markets with our technology and know-how. This is what mutual success is all about, ” says Juha Pihlajamaa, Product Manager, Finn-Power products. 1 • 2007 | 17
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