RobotWorx: Industry News

The Commonality of Cutting Robots

Robots are everywhere we look in the world – from everyday interactions with phones and computers, all the way to the robotic barista or ice cream man. Cutting robots are also starting to emerge in more day-to-day activities. Recently, robots began assisting doctors in major and minor surgeries because of their steady “hands,” which are several times more accurate than human hands. Cutting robots are now available to the public to cut the grass as well.

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Dying for DieCast Software

From children’s toys to automobile parts, the majority of products that are mass-produced in the metalworking industry are die cast. Robots have automated the die casting process, and their die casting software enables them to possess the ability to handle hot metal spits, heat, and all lubricants in die casting foundries.

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Assemble the Software for the Robotic Assembly Line

Imagine doing the same task every second of every day. Bored just thinking about it? Robot assembly is not only faster, but also more precise than human assembly. Not to mention, robots don’t get fatigued, and they increase output while decreasing cost. Assembly robot software is developed to promote high-speed precision assembly, as well as care in handling parts of different sizes.

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The Wonderful World of Welding and Software

Robotic welding and software go hand-in-hand to form a lifelong bond between metals. When workpieces are joined together by heat or pressure, they are welded (or wedded) for life! Robots automate the welding process, which ensures a more cost-effective and higher quality product with a greater output. Robot welding software is primarily used in arc welding.

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Cutting the fiber -- carbon fiber, that is

Carbon fiber is an extremely strong polymer made up of carbon fibers. The material is lightweight and has several uses in an array of industries. While carbon fiber can be a little on the expensive side, the material is used heavily in the automotive and aerospace industries. Carbon fiber composite is found in several transportation vehicles like sailboats, bicycles and motorcycles. Other industries have started to use carbon fiber because of its strength.

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In the Cut -- Automated Cutting Saves Money and Time

When some people may think of cyborgs with power saws when they hear the term “cutting robots,” robotic cutting may be one of the most common material removal processes on the market today. There are several different types of cutting, including plasma cutting, laser cutting, fiberglass cutting and waterjet cutting. Plasma cutting robots use inert gas and an electrical arc to turn some of the gas to plasma and blow away unwanted metal of varying thicknesses.

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Reducing health risks with robotic fiberglass cutting

Fiberglass is used in the housing, automotive and household industries, as well as several others. While it may be useful and cost effective, it is also composed of millions of tiny glass fibers. Even a simple tap can release thousands of these fibers into the air, let alone the fibers released during the cutting process.

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Cutting Costs with Waterjet Robots

In this economy, cutting costs are important for any manufacturer. One of the easiest ways to cut those costs is to add a waterjet cutting robot to your material removal processes. Waterjet cutting robots use a high-pressure jet of water to cut through soft materials like rubber and food. Sometimes abrasives are added to the waterjet stream to cut harder materials like metal and granite.

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Laser cutting robotics -- is it right for you?

There are many robotic cutting and other material removal systems on the market today. Laser cutting, a process that feeds a laser beam through a fiber-optic cable, could be the right choice for you, depending on your needs. Laser cutting robots, like many of the robots available today, have six axes, which allow them to move all around a part to cut or remove material, giving them freedom while also enhancing the accuracy and precision of the application.

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Dancing on the Ceiling -- Gantry Material Handling Robots

Many robots operate while mounted on the floor, the wall or a shelf. However, some material handling robots would rather hang – from a track, that is. These are the gantry material handling robots. These robots are suspended from a track while performing their tasks on a line. Because their track runs above most conveyor and assembly lines, each gantry robot takes up less floor space than its otherwise mounted brethren.

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INTEGRATOR OF NEW AND USED ROBOTS FOR INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION