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FOCUS ON ROBOTICSby Cathy Powell Marketing Communications, FANUC RoboticsFANUC Robotics Introduces New M-2000iASuper Heavy-Duty Robot and ARC Mate WeldingRobots at IMTS 2008FANUC Robotics America Inc. introduced the new M-2000iA superheavy-duty robot and ARC Mate welding robots in a fabricationsystem demonstration during IMTS 2008.At the show, the new M-2000iA/900L super heavy-duty robotpositions a tractor frame near an R-2000iB/165F robot. The R-2000iB,equipped with iRVision ® 3DL, picks randomly piled brackets and placesthem on the tractor frame. Power clamps hold the brackets in place.The M-2000iA/900L then positions the tractor frame near two quad-armARC Mate robots (four new ARC Mate 120iC/10L and four ARC Mate100iC/6L robots) to simulate a coordinated welding sequence to weld thebrackets to the frame. Upon completion of the weld cycle, all elevenrobots demonstrate envelope or coordination paths. Finally, the R-2000iBrobot returns the brackets to the pick station and the cycle repeats itself.M-2000iA Super Heavy-Duty RobotDesigned to meet customer requirements for handling truck, tractor,and automotive frames and parts, the M-2000iA/900L robot offers a 900kg payload.“The M-2000iA is the world’s largest and strongest six-axis robot,”said Rich Meyer, product manager, FANUC Robotics. “It has the longestreach and the strongest wrist – surpassing all other six-axis robotsavailable today. The wrist strength sets a record, but more importantly,allows our customers to move large heavy parts a great distance withmaximum stability.”New M-2000iA and ARC Mate RobotsThe rigid arm design of the M-2000iA/900L has a vertical liftingstroke of 6.2 m for transferring extremely heavy items such as a car body.“We’re excited to provide our customers with this capability. It will helpthem meet production requirements, and save significant costs associatedwith conveyors, lifts and other fixed automation,” added Meyer.A second model in the super heavy-duty robot series, the M-2000iA/1200, offers a 1200 kg payload. The M-2000iA/1200 can supporta 1200 kg payload with a 1.25 m offset from the faceplate and fullarticulated motion at the wrist. The strongest power for all six axesenables a single M-2000iA/1200 robot to handle a super heavy part, whichpreviously required dual robots.The M-2000iA, like all FANUC robots, operates with the company’slatest R-30iA controller with integrated intelligent functions, such as visionand force sensing.M-2000iA - key features and benefits■ Maximum payload of 1200 kg (M-2000iA/1200) and 900kg(M-2000iA/900L)■ Vertical lifting stroke of 6.2 m (M-2000iA/900L)■ Rigid arm offers stable transferring of heavy payloads■ Strongest wrist in the world handles super heavy products with stability■ Wrist is IP67 protected for operation in harsh environments■ Built-in vision and force sensing■ Reduces costs associated with fixed automationNew ARC Mate 120iC intelligent welding robotFANUC Robotics’ new ARC Mate 120iC and ARC Mate 120iC/10Lare the latest in the popular ARC Mate series of robots featuring acompact design and class-leading reach and load capacity. The newrobots, combined with the ARC Mate100iC, offer customers the broadestfamily of welding robots available.18The ARC Mate 120iC robot offers areach of 1811 mm and a 20 kg payload;the ARC Mate 120iC/10L has a 2009mm reach and a 10 kg payload.The new ARC Mate 120iC is theonly welding robot with a 20 kg payloadand has the largest hollow wrist, offeringmultiple functions and eliminating cablemanagement issues. Handling andwelding can be accomplished without tool changers, and all cables can beenclosed inside the arm, improving reliability and ease of access.New M-2000iA and ARC Mate Robots“Our family of ARC Mate robots offer customers class-leadingoperation efficiency, reach, speed, load capacity, and enhancedperformance for welding parts of all shapes and sizes,” said Mike Sharpe,director of materials joining, FANUC Robotics.Leveraging off the success of the ARC Mate 100iC series robots, thenew ARC Mate 120iC integrates the wire feeder and welding torch cablewith the same slim profile, including the tightly integrated wire feeder(Lincoln AutoDrive 4R90) within the J3 arm.The ARC Mate 100iC and ARC Mate120iC also support a wide rangeof intelligent functions such as:■ iRVision ® (built-in) a ready-to-use robotic vision package.■ ROBOGUIDE-WeldPRO simulation package easily models the ARCMate’s dress-out, and downloads programs to the robot, which runwithout touch-up.■ Vision Shift eliminates the usual touch-ups and verifications associatedwith off-line programming or fixture and tool changes.■ Collision Guard detects robot collisions with external objects,minimizing damage to the part, robot, and torch.“ArcLink XT , the industry’s first Ethernet-based welding network isanother feature that provides a single point of control for both the robotand the welders. It is a flexible and powerful welding network that allowsthe R-30iA Controller to handle up to four welding power supplies(Lincoln i400),” said Sharpe.ArcLink XT , developed in partnership with Lincoln Electric, is thenext generation in arc welding network communications offeringimproved performance over existing welding communication methods.The connection to the welder is over the standard R-30iA Ethernetconnection.R-2000iB RobotThe R-2000iB represents a family of industrial robots, includingpedestal and rack mount versions with a variety of payloads and reaches.A slim arm and wrist assembly helps minimize interference with systemequipment and allows the robot to operate in small workspaces.New M-2000iA and ARC Mate RobotsIntegrated (built-in) VisionThe FANUC iRVision system is a ready-to-use robotic visionpackage, available on all FANUC robots, requiring only a camera andcable – no additional processing hardware. It has a 2D robot guidancetool to accomplish part location, error proofing, and other operationsthat normally require special sensors or custom fixtures. For roboticvision processes that exceed the capability of 2D vision systems, FANUCRobotics offers an integrated 3D vision system.
NEW EQUIPMENT SPOTLIGHTFINN-POWER integrates servo electric punchingand laser cuttingFinn-Power's newly introducedpunch/laser combination providesversatile manufacturing capacity based onthe availability of both servo electric punchingand laser cutting capability in an integrated,flexible manufacturing cell.THE NEW LPe6:■ The turret punch press has a punching forceof 200 or 300 kN (22 or 33 US ton)■ A high-quality 2.5 kW laser beam formaximum sheet size either 3,074 mm x 1,565mm (120" x 60") or 4,300 mm x 1,565 mm(169" x 60").■ Maximum material thickness in punching is8mm (.314") and in laser cutting: 6mm(.236") (mild steel 8mm (.236")INNOVATIVE, ENERGY SAVINGPUNCH PRESS TECHNOLOGYFinn-Power's ECOPUNCH ® concept isa money saver in terms of energy consumption.It uses braking energy in the acceleration of thefollowing movement.The ECOPUNCH ® operating principle isa combination of electrical servo technologyand mechanical power transmission. Thepunching and forming stroke are based onhorizontal movement, made by a servo motor,which is converted into vertical ram movementand transmitted to a punching or forming tool.In the punching mode, a servo operatedwedge (1) moves over the roll connected to theram (2) causing it and, consequently, the tool (3)to move downwards. After the ram has reachedits programmed lower position, it returns backto its programmed upper position, actuated bypneumatic pressure. In the forming mode, rammovement is programmed to stop when thedesired forming stroke position has beenreached, after which the return movement ofthe roll and the ram begins. The stroke is NCcontrolled,which guarantees high formingaccuracy. The static counter-force required informing equals the maximum punching forceeven at zero ram speed.ENERGY SAVING PRINCIPLEFinn-Power's ECOPUNCH ® concept usesbraking energy in the acceleration of thefollowing movement.VERSATILE TURRETThe turret layout is customer specific.Various tool holder sizes can be changed orswitched from station to station. Thick turrettooling style is used. Up to 10 index stationscan be added. With Multi-Tool ® technology, upto 200 tools can be used simultaneously in theturret. Both indexable and fixed Multi-Tools ®are available.AUTOMATIC CLAMP SETTINGAND MOVINGFinn-Power's patented programmableautomatic clamp positioning eliminates the needfor clamp protection areas, as well as manualclamp set-up. Programmable clamp settingallows 100% material utilization and enables anindividual clamp to be moved during theprogram. Major material saving can be achieveddue to virtually no dead zones because of sheetholder clamps.A WIDE RANGE OF OPTIONS:UpformingIn punching, the cell features Finn-Power'swell-known forming capabilities. Formingcapacity is especially versatile due to availabilityof upforming unit and progressive forming,which allows even the making of bends.The indexable upforming option is a servooperated ram installed in the lower machineframe, which lifts the lower forming tool to aprogrammed position. The tool is retractedafter forming, keeping high forming dies on thesame plane with the punching dies.The position of consecutive forming ramstrokes can be programmed individually,allowing progressive forming and bending. Rollforming tools can be used in sophisticated ways.Not uncommonly, even slightly complexforming operations have required theinstallation of several forming tools in theturret. This means not only a considerableinvestment in tooling, but a reduction inavailable turret capacity. The problem is solvedwith an indexable forming system, which usesstandard forming tools.Tooling optionsThe turret can be equipped with Multi-Tool ® stations to increase the number of tools.Multi-Tool ® stations are mounted on the turretlike a normal tool station, and the tools aremounted in rapidly changeable punch and diecassettes.The latest development in Multi-Tool ®technology is the possibility of using drop-instyle Multi-Tools ® on D-size index tool holders.Indexable or fixed angle drop-in Multi-Tools ®in different types and sizes are available.Marking and tappingSpecial marking tools are available withhardened spike or a diamond head for differentmaterials. Marking can be performed intoprogrammed depth and can thus be visible alsoafter painting.A six-station servo driven tapping unit canbe installed for extensive threading capacity.Alternatively, a one-station unit utilizing the fastindex system and accurate ram control isavailable.Environmental saving and reducedmaintenanceThe servo-electric punching system requiresthe minimum of maintenance equalling themaximum on environmental saving comparedwith other solutions. There is no hydraulic oilthat needs to be changed and central lubricationwith easy access point is standard in the system.19
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