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News Release from: Anca Pty | Subject: RX7 robotic loader
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 18 May 2005
Robotic loader handles awkward shapes
Robotic loader is best suited to non standard tooling, when a part to be ground is unusual in shape and size and potentially difficult to load using standard methods.
Robotic loader is best suited to non standard tooling, when a part to be ground is unusual in shape and size and potentially difficult to load using standard methods Following the success of the robotic loader option on the TX7+, ANCA has recently developed this option for the RX7 machine
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 29 May 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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The robotic loader uses a Fanuc 'LR Mate 200 iB' Robot which complements the existing RX7 pallet and drum loader.
This increases the scope and flexibility of production applications of the RX7 machine.
The design of the RX7 robotic loader will closely resemble the existing TX7+ robotic loader.
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Some of the features and benefits include: * Two concertina sliding interlocked doors will offer easy and comfortable access to the pallet area for the operator.
* The robot is located in a transparent cage and bolted to a dedicated table.
* Robot assembly will be mounted to the machine in the same position as the standard RX7 loaders.
This adds only 1.4m to the depth of RX7.
* Robot access to the machine working envelope is provided through a 'guillotine' style loader door.
* Robot's head is equipped with pneumatically driven dual gripper arrangement.
* The tooling is subject to specific and highly customised requirements which reflect a customer's needs.
* Four pallets used in varying load/unload functionally dependant on application i e, three load pallets and one unload, four load/unload pallets, or two load two unload pallet configuration.
* The interface between the RX7 and the robot has been developed by ANCA.
* The robot is easily programmed using its own teach pendant.
* Max tool weight is 1200g (2.64 lb).
The RX7 robotic loader is best suited to non standard tooling, when a part to be ground is unusual in shape and size and potentially difficult to load using standard methods.
Examples are medical or specialised automotive tooling.
* About ANCA - ANCA was founded in 1974 to design and manufacture high technology Computer Numerical Controls (CNCs) for the machine tool and metal-based industries.
Today, ANCA has become a leading designer and manufacturer of complete, precision CNC tool and cutter grinding machines in a global niche market.
With its core values of precision, innovation, quality and technological excellence, ANCA is today an international organisation of more than 300 employees with a robust set of technological and entrepreneurial skills.
Offices are located in major cities in Europe, North America and Asia; with dealerships represented in over 25 countries.
ANCA continues to research market demands and produce products and services to benefit its customers.
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