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Profiling, trimming, routing and drilling
News Release from: KMT Robotic Solutions | Subject: RoboTrim RT-1002 Robotic Routing System
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 13 February 2008
Robotic routing system trims mouldings
faster
Robotic routing system, combined with CAD/CAM, is claimed to significantly reduce cycle times for trimming thermoformed, injection moulded and rotationally moulded parts.
KMT Robotic Solutions' RoboTrim RT-1002 Robotic Routing System provides significantly reduced cycle times for trimming thermoformed, injection moulded and rotationally moulded parts KMT told manufacturingtalk.com that many users believe that the best way to implement robotic routing applications is by using tool paths generated in CAM software
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 28 Apr 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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For this purpose, KMT offers TrimPro and CamPro CAD/CAM software.
Using this combination, users can create programs offline, build virtual work cells, and simulate and optimise the cycle times of existing cells without building a prototype or bringing the system out of the production line.
The RT-1002 is the latest addition to KMT's range of cost-effective, turnkey robotic router trimming systems and trims parts much faster than traditional 5-axis CNC systems, whilst offering enhanced trimming flexibility, cost savings as well as increased productivity, uptime and safety.
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Four high cutting speed routing systems are producing interior components for a sports car manufacturer by triming edges and forming holes and slots in a wide range of polymeric materials.
The RT-1002 is designed for use on polymeric parts produced by thermoformers, plastics moulders and composite manufacturers for a wide range of industries.
These include white goods, electrical appliance, automotive, bathroom equipment, consumer goods, marine craft and boatbuilding.
The RT-1002 is also suitable for use in the aluminium industry, said KMT.
* Increased safety - an ergonomic design featuring a KMT AccuTrim R-44 robot mounted inside a closed steel enclosure with built-in safety devices increases safety.
The system's two-sided rotating table has a 455kg part and fixture capacity and can rotate 915mm x 1524mm (and sometimes longer and narrower) parts into and out of the cell in 3s.
This allows finished parts to be safely unloaded by the operator while unfinished parts are being trimmed inside the cell.
The RT-1002 comes with a variety of application-specific software tools.
For example, KMT's RouterWare Application Software reduces the time it takes to develop and adjust part programs.
If problems arise, FANUC's Collision Guard software will protect the robot and tooling in the event of a collision and KMT's Remote Administration package enables KMT System Technicians to troubleshoot issues via a phone line or ethernet connection.
* Readily customised - the RoboTrim RT-1002 can be customised to meet manufacturers' specific trimming needs.
Adding a second robot or the automatic tool change option will reduce cycle time and add even greater part size and trimming flexibility.
KMT's patented compliant knife can be incorporated into the tool change system to turn the RT-1002 from a router trimming solution into a deflashing cell.
The RouterVac high-volume vacuum system improves part quality by holding the part securely to the fixture and removing chips from the trimming area. Request a free brochure from KMT Robotic Solutions ...
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