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Top of the Line: Fanuc Deburring Robots

Fanuc has been in the robotic industry for years, so it is no surprise that they are creating best in class robots such as the LR Mate 200iC robot. The LR Mate 200iC by Fanuc can locate and deburr a part using the optional iRVision and an FS-10iA Force Sensor. Furthermore, the Fanuc 200iC has a great wrist load capacity, repeatability, work envelope, and speed.

Top Reasons to Automate Your Foundry with Robotics

Foundry robots excel in harsh environments bringing their power, safety, increased savings, accuracy, and flexibility. Foundry robots have an IP 67 rating and can endure harsh conditions with ease and work without fatigue. They can also handle heavy payloads and reduce the injuries of human workers by taking care of the repetitive and back breaking labor.

Dancing on the Ceiling -- Gantry Material Handling Robots

Gantry material handling robots are able to tackle tasks while being suspended from a track. Each gantry robot takes up less on the floor while also raising the quality and speeds of the production process. There are a variety of end of arm toolings available with each gantry robot to help increase the versatility and flexibility of each automated material handling system.

Reducing health risks with robotic fiberglass cutting

Fiberglass cutting can expose workers to a series of health issues so integrating an automated fiberglass cutting is the way to go. Industrial robots can successfully tackle fiberglass cutting and remove the harmful substances that human workers would be exposed to. These robots also improve the cycle times and quality of fiberglass cutting as they can work without breaks and incredible consistency.

Automatic measuring with robot gauging controls

When handling loading and unloading processes, it is important to consider the weight that is carried by the robot. Gauge controls on the end effector can help automatically the amount, enabling the monitoring and safety of the robot. Robot gauging controls help make sure the robot's load is not too heavy.

Setting up an efficient shop floor with robots

If you are considering integrating with industrial robots on your production line, it will help to plan your workspace properly for the greatest efficiency. Shop floor efficiency will be increased based on the five elements that are listed. This thoughtful layout will help you stay competitive in the manufacturing world.

Robotic Cables: Maintenance and Replacement

Robot cables are so important to the robot system as they provide the passage of information in and around the robot. The cables on a robot can be internal or external as they provide the connections between the controller, base, joints, and EOAT. It is important to conduct proper preventive maintenance to prolong their life and the service life of the robot.

Robotic Molding Process

Molding companies are realizing that the molding process can be enhanced through automation. Six-axis articulated robots are popular in injection molding such as loading components and assembling molded parts. Robots are able to blow molding, compression molding, injection molding, plastic molding, and transfer molding.

Reinventing Automotive Assembly with Robots

On the automotive assembly line, industrial robots perform faster and cheaper making them a better choice for manufacturers. The automotive assembly robots can be fitted with vision, making them more precise and create a more consistent product.

Robots being used in steel mills

Industrial robots are now being integrated into steel mill to help improve the efficiency and product quality. ​The industrial robots are able to create a very accurate marking system with an extremely short cycle time, a compact footprint, reliability, robustness, and an easy-to-apply marking medium.

Foundry and Lean Manufacturing in Clyde, Ohio

The state of Ohio has a wide range of manufacturing businesses that have integrated industrial robots to improve their processes. The robotic technology that has been integrated has helped industries of all types such as steel cutting and molding plastics.

Robotic Revolution: How Fanuc Robots Put Thanksgiving Dinner on Your Table

Thanksgiving – a time for feasting and gratitude. Behind the scenes, Fanuc robots play a pivotal role in bringing this festive meal to your table. At T.I.E. Industrial, we provide refurbished Fanuc robots that are integral to this process. This blog will delve into the various applications of these robots in Thanksgiving food preparation and the importance of food-grade robotics.