Paint by robot. Why not; it's a simpler, safer, and superior method.
Robotic painting systems provide multiple advantages over manual painting processes. If you're on the fence about whether or not to convert to painting with robots, consider these benefits:
First and most important, paint robots dramatically improve quality. Paint is applied evenly every time. Drips and overspray concerns are eliminated.
In addition to offering the full line of Panasonic PerformArc workcells, RobotWorx builds custom turnkey Panasonic welding systems. These Panasonic welding systems are not only versatile, they're affordable.
RobotWorx typically combines brand new and reconditioned parts in one system, lowering the price considerably.
Axis two. That's what separates KUKA KS robotic arms from the competition.
The KS shelf-mount line sports a second axis that is moved forward. This subtle change in robotic arm design has a huge impact on performance.
Well-Suited for Tending
The KS robots' low base frame shifts the entire work envelope down and forward. This allows for a deeper reach, making KS robots a good match for machine tending applications such as injection molding.
Expert, Super Speed, Versatile, Master - The number of different Motoman arc welding robots released in the last decade is impressive and a little confusing. Ever wonder how the Motoman arc welding robot evolved from EA to MA? Here's your chance to find out:
Expert Arc
Considered Motoman's first application-specific robots, the "Expert Arc" EA1400 and EA1900 robots arrived in 2001.
KUKA's two smallest articulated robots offer outstanding performance while maintaining a compact footprint. The KUKA KR 5 SIXX R650 and KR 5 SIXX R850 are fast and precise robots designed to increase overall productivity in a variety of contexts.
These low payload (5kg) KUKA robots possess tight work envelopes. As indicated by their names, the KUKA KR 5 SIXX robots offer horizontal reaches of 650mm and 850mm. The KR 5 SIXX robots weigh just 28kg and 29kg.
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.
Smaller industrial robots may not have a commanding presence, but they offer a number of advantages.
The Price is Right
First and foremost, small robots have smaller price tags. They do not require as much of a financial commitment as larger models. For this reason, small robots are an excellent option for companies purchasing their first robot. Because small robots cost less, they are able to provide a return on investment within a shorter time frame.
ABB's RobotWare 5.13 software allows for flexible, precision-driven robot control through increased unification.
RobotWare 5.13 Highlights:
Indexing Conveyor - With this brand new feature, conveyor is simply treated as another axis. This synching between the conveyor and the robot driving it, increases overall productivity.
Torque Slave Software - When it comes to controlling many different motors, RobotWare 5.
It's explosive! Perhaps that's what KUKA Robotics was hinting at when it named its new controller the KR C4. This robotic controller is on a mission to break down barriers and usher in a new generation of open controls.
Up to this point, most robotic controllers have been a bit restrictive when it comes to hardware. Robot manufacturers typically build controllers with proprietary components.
