We often hear about what industrial robots are. They cut cycle times, perform industrial applications, and provide many other benefits to manufacturers. What we don’t hear too often is what industrial robots are NOT. Let’s look at FANUC’s M-710.
What the FANUC M-710 is NOT
Inaccurate: A precise repeatability of +/- 0.15 millimeters ensures that the point programmed is the point the robot arm will reach.
ABB Robotics' newest robot model, the ABB IRB 2600ID, offers the benefits of Integrated Dressing (ID), which routes the cabling and hoses inside and in-line with the wrist and upper arm of the robot. These benefits range from better flexibility and speed, to ease in programming and more compact workcell configurations.
The IRB 2600ID Basics:
The ABB IRB 2600ID is a mid range robot with an 8kg payload capacity and generous two meter horizontal reach.
There's robot strong, and then there's KUKA KR 500 strong.
The powerful robotic arm of the KUKA KR 500 is built to lift massive, heavy objects with ease. A member of KUKA's heavy duty robot line, the KR500 has specially designed motors and gear units which allow it to handle payloads up to 500kg. Need a tough robot for a tough setting? The KUKA KR 500 is offered in both foundry and cleanroom versions.
Find out about new industrial robots so impressive, they may be hard to pass up.
#1 and #2: New Fanuc Delta Robots
Fanuc re-energized the Delta robot style with the introduction of the M-1iA and M-3iA. These high-speed models are lightweight, exact, and ideal for pick and place, assembly, and low payload material handling. The M-3iA is truly revolutionary, with incredible wrist dexterity far surpassing that of a SCARA style robot. Both are controlled by the R-30iA.
These unusual industrial robots are sometimes overlooked. However, each one provides benefits that cannot be ignored. Take a closer look:
Fanuc F-200iB
Delta robots don't have to be nimble and spidery. The Fanuc F-200iB has a 100kg payload that far surpasses the M3iA's 6kg.
Extremely sturdy, the F-200iB's parallel link structure features six servo-driven legs between two plates, one for mounting, the other tooling.
KUKA's newest high-payload robot series, the QUANTEC, improves and expands on the previous comp and 2000 series. These powerful robots are KUKA's cutting edge option for a diversity of applications including spot welding, material handling, and machine tending.
Fifteen models strong, the KUKA QUANTEC family offers an expansive 2,500-3,100mm reach and 90-300kg payload range.
Introducing a robot with multiple uses.
Application Aptitude:
The versatility of the Fanuc S-420F robot makes it an attractive choice. Once it is outfitted with the appropriate tooling, this large robot model can easily handle arc welding, bonding, sealing, machine tending, material handling, spot welding and more. This flexibility allows companies to maximize their use of the robot. See the Fanuc S-420F in motion.
It's no mistake that ABB's newest robot series is called Sharp. These four robots are extremely accurate and controlled.
The unique capabilities of the ABB IRB 4600 Sharp Generation robots allow them to perform anything from arc welding and polishing to palletizing and pick and place. These robots weigh less than previous models - which leads in turn to shortened cycle times (up to 25% shorter).
The ABB 4600 robots offer a variety of payload increments: IRB 4600-20/2.
The Motoman UP6 is a robotic automation rockstar capable of bringing top level speed, flexibility and accuracy to any workcell stage.
Weighing 130kg, with a wide work envelope (2393mm vertical reach/1373mm horizontal reach), the UP6 is both petite and flexible. Its small footprint, lithe build, and small 6kg payload make it the robot of choice for a variety of applications from arc welding to pick and place.
NACHI Robotics Systems recently announced the creation of two Presto ST series robots, the ST70L and ST100. The ST family already includes the ST166 and ST200 robots. The two additional models extend the ST range with lower payload models.
These two ST robots are ideal solutions for spot welding, deburring, loading, die casting, press brake, and press handling applications. Both robots offer space-efficient design that fits easily in any context.
