Robotics Applications Articles

Material handling workcells for an efficient manufacturing experience

When looking for the perfect solution for your material handling application, consider automating with an automated material handling workcell. Material handling industrial robots bring huge benefits to the production line and can perform a wide range of tasks depending on the EOAT you need.

GMAW vs. FCAW – The advantages and disadvantages

GMAW and FCAW welding processes each have their own set of advantages and disadvantages, as they are distinct methods that offer unique benefits.

Arc Welding with Dual Arm Fanuc Robots

Fanuc robots is an industry leading of robotics, so it is no surprise that they have created a successful dual arm robot to accomplish arc welding. The progression of technology has enabled the creation of this system to enhance performance on the manufacturing lined.

How to avoid common flux cored welding problems

In order to avoid problems with the flux cored welding solutions, it is important to keep the following things in mind. These tips will help avoid flux cored welding problems and improve your welding quality.

Robotic Bin Picking in Three Dimensions

Automated bin picking helps manufacturers create a structured environment with parts. Fanuc has brought the M-2000iA to the automation field with iRVision 3D laser vision sensors, to locate and pick parts from a bin.

Joining dissimilar materials – the process of high beam welding

It is very important to choose the correct robot and system for the process of high beam welding. High beam welding typically uses a high-velocity beam to join two materials with a kinetic energy.

The basics of shielded metal arc welding

Shielded metal arc welding is one of the many welding applications on the market today. Depending on your specific needs, the shielded metal arc welding uses a consumable electrode coated with flux. Once the weld is produced, the flux disintegrates and produces a vapor as a shielding.

Aluminum Welding with Fanuc robots

Fanuc robots has industry leading robots in a variety of applications, including aluminum welding. Aluminum welding is becoming widely popular in automotive and other industries and they are using Fanuc robots for the job. Aluminum welding is more challenging, so it is important for the operator to understand the process. ​

Metal Inert Gas (MIG) Welding

MIG welding, also known as GMAW welding, helps to produce a very clean and durable weld. Automating your MIG welding process will further increase the quality, consistency, and productivity of your manufacturing line.

Modular cells allow adaptability for manufacturing

Modular workcells are easy to integrate and able to be moved around and changed for a variety of different applications and production lines. Modular workcells can be stacked in different ways to optimize production.

Packaging frozen foods with Fanuc Packaging Robots

Fanuc robots help to efficiently pack frozen foods with their packaging robots. The Fanuc packaging robots are coated with special coatings to help protect the robots from the environments they work in.

Six-Axis Robots: Not Just for Industrial Applications

Six axis robots do a phenomenal job of tackling a wide range of applications such as welding, material handling, and material removal. However, they can also be customized to take care of other jobs such as taking care of animals.