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Deburring, de-flashing and fettling
News Release from: Fanuc Robotics Europe | Subject: Vision assisted robotic deburring
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 01 September 2006
Vision-assisted robot deburrs
intelligently
Vision-assisted 'intelligent' robotic deburring - using 3D CAD part data - measures work position, adjusts program to suit, and carries out the process while saving on deburring fixture costs.
FANUC Robotics America's M-16iB robot will perform intelligent deburring with vision during IMTS 2006 at McCormick Place in Chicago, USA At the show, FANUC Robotics' ROBOGUIDE simulation software will download a deburring program to an M-16iB robot using 3D CAD part data
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 4 Jun 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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* M-16iB Intelligent Robot - the six-axis M-16iB series is the latest generation robotic solution for a variety of medium-payload manufacturing and system processes such as material removal, part transfer, machine tending, part and case packing, dispensing and assembly.
The robot's compact, cost effective and flexible design simplifies installation and maximizes reach, even in compact workspace environments.
The series includes the M-16iB/20 for applications requiring payloads up to 20kg.
The M-16iB/20 features the highest motion speeds in its class for maximum performance and productivity.
The M-16iB/10L offers a 10-kg payload and a maximum reach of 1885mm, giving it the largest work envelope in its class.
"Manufacturers will appreciate the compact, flexible design of the M-16iB series," said Virgil Wilson, product manager for FANUC Robotics.
"Its design allows the robot to accommodate larger parts in the work envelope.
This means that no other robot in its class can carry as large and heavy of a payload." The M-16iB uses FANUC Robotics' new R-J3iC Controller, which uses high-performance hardware and the latest advances in network, integrated vision, and motion control functions, providing a level of intelligence never offered before.
* About FANUC Robotics America - FANUC Robotics America designs, engineers and manufactures industrial robots and robotic systems for a wide range of applications including arc and spot welding, material handling (machine tending, picking, packing, palletizing), material removal, assembly, paint finishing and dispensing.
The company also provides application-specific software, controls, vision products, and complete support services.
After 24 years of success, FANUC Robotics maintains its position as the leading robotics company in the Americas.
A subsidiary of FANUC in Japan, the company has facilities in Chicago; Los Angeles; Charlotte, North Carolina; Cincinnati and Toledo, Ohio; Toronto; Montreal; Aguascalientes, Mexico; and Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Over 155,000 FANUC robots are installed worldwide.
* FANUC Robotics America at IMTS 2006, Chicago, USA, September 6-13, Booth A-8418. Request a free brochure from Fanuc Robotics Europe ...
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