FANUC America will demonstrate a variety of robots, cobots, and industrial automation solutions at FABTECH 2023, September 11-14, in Chicago, at booth D-40523
For Immediate Release
ROCHESTER HILLS, MI – (Aug. 15, 2023)
– FANUC America, a world leader in CNCs, robotics, and ROBOMACHINEs
will demonstrate the industry’s latest automation technologies for
welding and coating at
FABTECH 2023, Sept. 11-14 in Chicago. See
FANUC’s CNC and robotic welding demonstrations in booth B-27015 and
automated solutions for painting and coating in booth D-40523.
Easy to Use CRX Cobots for Welding
FANUC’s collaborative robots are easy to use and flexible solutions for
companies looking to improve productivity and solve labor issues.
FANUC’s entire series of
CRX collaborative robots are reliable,
flexible, and designed for eight years without maintenance. Easy-to-use
interactive programming allows operators to teach points using hand guidance
or a Tablet TP with drag-and-drop icons. In addition, all FANUC CRX welding
cobots support FANUC’s advanced features, including iRVision
®, Touch Sensing, Servo
Torch, Thru Arc Seam Tracking (TAST and Multi Pass (MP).
At FABTECH, see a wide range of FANUC’s sturdy and reliable cobot
welders:
A CRX-25iA welding cobot, which now offers a 30kg payload and
1,889mm reach, will demonstrate welding joints on a mower deck. Attendees
can teach points using hand guidance or the
Tablet TP
interface with drag and drop icons.
A FANUC CRX-10iA/L welding cobot with a long 1418mm reach will
showcase live aluminum arc welding with the FANUC Servo Torch. Attendees
will be able to teach weld joints using hand guidance or the Tablet TP with
drag and drop icons. The demonstration will include FANUC’s advanced
aluminum MIG weld process control demonstrating low frequency pulse and heat
wave, utilizing a Lincoln Electric PowerWave R450 weld power supply.
Lincoln Electric’s
Cooper™ mobile welding cart featuring
FANUC’s CRX -10iA/L will offer attendees a hands-on
experience programming with the Cooper App. The Cooper robotic welding
system is easy to program and use with the intuitive FANUC Tablet TP and the
ability to teach at the torch by hand. Lincoln Electric’s Power Wave
R450 robotic welding platform provides the same industry-leading performance
found in traditional robotic welding.
An APT ModWeld Cobot MAC Cart featuring FANUC’s CRX-10iA and a
Miller Auto-Continuum 350 offers a modular solution that can be easily
expanded. Visitors will have a hands-on experience programming with the APT
Clever Torch teach buttons.
FANUC CRX-10iA Assembly with the Power Motioni-Model A
A CRX-10iA with the
Power Motion i-Model A
(PMi-A) will simulate brake rotor assembly. The PMi- A
moves parts into position for the CRX, presses a simulated rivet into the
part and performs a quality inspection of the rivet press. The demonstration
shows the versatility of the CRX cobot combined with the PMi-A, a
high-performance and scalable general motion control supporting applications
that require one to 32 axes.
The PMi-A, which offers CNC-style motion control for automated
assembly and other applications, integrates seamlessly into virtually any
production system using an ethernet connection for easy communication
between robots and machines. Users who trust FANUC’s reliable control
and servo technology and overall support for machine tools can expect the
same performance and value in general-purpose motion control.
Intelligent Software and Factory Automation Demonstrations at Automate
We’ll also feature intelligent software such as
iRVision,
ROBOGUIDE, and
Zero Down Time, along with FANUC’s latest
factory automation products, including:
- Industrial PCs for All Needs: FANUC offers industrial PCs providing a
powerful platform for custom developments in a wide variety of
applications. Available in several different sizes and options,
FANUC’s industrial PCs are fast, secure, and
easy to use.
- Retrofit Solutions: FANUC’s
CNC Retrofit Kits upgrade machine
tools to improve the performance of legacy machines. For those
interested in getting started, download the CNC Retrofit App to help
collect and submit relevant machine information.
- For machine shops looking to take advantage of IoT data,
MT-Link i
provides real-time equipment status and conditions info as well as other
important production and maintenance data.
High-Speed Spot Welding
The
R-2000iD/210FH
is part of FANUC’s extensive family of R-2000 industrial robots
offering a variety of payloads and reaches. A compact design and hollow arm
provide better cable management, minimizes interference with system
equipment, and makes it easier to operate in tight workspaces. The
R-2000iD/210FH has a 210kg payload and 2,605mm reach and is ideal
for spot welding, material handling, and material removal applications.
At the show, the R-2000iD/210FH robot equipped with integrated FANUC
Servo Gun Control and a hollow arm for spot welding dress out will perform
simulated spot welding in and around a truck cab. The demonstration will
highlight the FANUC Servo Tip Dresser option, which helps customers meet
their quality and throughput goals. The Servo Tip Dresser option is easy to
integrate, setup, and use and eliminates costly pneumatic and other
auxiliary equipment commonly used for tip dressing.
Flexible Multi-Arm Welding
A FANUC
R-1000iA/100F
material handling robot uses
iRVision® 3DV to locate and pick an auger from a rack and
present it to an ARC Mate 100iD welding robot. Showcasing the
flexibility of coordinated motion, the ARC Mate simulates welding the auger
‘flight to shaft’ as the R-1000iA rotates the part.
Next, the R-1000iA repositions the augur and the ARC Mate uses
SERVO ROBOT’s FUJI-CAM 2.0 sensor to track the augur’s outer
edge and simulates hard face welding as the R-1000iA rotates the
part to maintain a flat welding position.
High-Accuracy M-800iA/60 Robot with LS2Di-A Laser Scanner
A FANUC
M-800iA/60
equipped with a robot-mounted LS3Di-A Scanner will pass over an automotive
panel to simulate laser welding. The demonstration features FANUC’s
laser interface for a third-party fiber laser using high-speed I/O to ensure
high-precision process control. In addition, the laser scanner
welding/marking process simulation uses a Class 2 visible guide laser
(nLight). A key benefit is the M-800iA/60 robot’s
capabilities for extremely fast applications that require the highest
accuracy levels.
FANUC ROBODRILL Plus Vertical Machining Center
FANUC’s
ROBODRILL DiB5 Plus vertical
machining center comes available in three sizes to accommodate a wide range
of precision operations. The ROBODRILL DiB5 Plus provides customers with
unrivaled quality and precision features while maintaining a small
footprint, enhancing overall efficiency. Utilizing the all-familiar DDRiB
dual axes setup in a patent-pending application at FABTECH, see the
ROBODRILL α-D21MiB5 ADV Plus perform high-speed milling,
drilling, and tapping to demonstrate the pre-machining of a weldment to
completion.
See FANUC’s Automated Solutions for Painting and Coating at FABTECH in
Booth D-40523
At FABTECH, a
FANUC
CRX-10iA
collaborative robot will utilize a BYK-maci
end-of-arm tool to measure and collect color data on painted test
panels. This automated process can help manufacturers determine if the final
color meets their specifications. While cobots have not traditionally been
used for automotive coating, the demonstration illustrates how companies can
use cobots for paint inspection.
Also see FANUC’s paint-specific robot lineup
(all designed and built in the US since 1982) and several robotic coating
applications using vision guidance and coordinated motion.
Robotic Painting with Visual Tracking
A FANUC
P-40iA paint robot uses
iRVision 3DV and a new software feature called Visual Tracking for
PaintTool to paint parts attached in random orientations on an overhead
conveyor. First, the integrated robot vision sensor identifies the part type
and orientation. Next, the robot’s HVLP spray gun simulates painting
the part. The demonstration highlights the robot’s ability to quickly
adapt to randomly oriented or shifting parts.
FANUC’s PaintTool™ software simplifies the setup and operation of
FANUC paint robots. Combined with the power
of iRVision’s 3DV Sensor, the new Visual Tracking for
PaintTool enables customers to quickly and reliably track and paint random
parts. This results in significant improvements in consistency and
throughput.
FANUC P-40iA Robot Paints Guitar
A second
P-40iA paint robot equipped with
the R-30iB Plus Mate controller will demonstrate painting a wooden
guitar body using coordinated motion with a turntable, which means that the
robot will control the motor that rotates the part on the turntable. The
robot will paint the part as it rotates a full 360 degrees, allowing
coverage on all sides of the part.
The P-40iA robot has a 1,300 mm reach and a 5 kg payload while
offering a compact arm design that fits into small work areas. It includes a
cast aluminum body, purged and pressurized arm, FANUC’s purge module,
and integrated solenoid valves for the gun trigger. Whether the application
calls for liquid, powder, FRP chop, or gel, the FANUC P-40iA is
ready for any applicator and application equipment, making it a complete
solution for painting.
In addition, the P-40iA robot can be mounted in a variety of
positions, including floor, invert, wall, or angle mounts to accommodate
small or narrow workspaces. In addition, the P-40iA can be
programmed offline using FANUC PaintTool robot software and uses
FANUC’s latest high-performance R-30iB Mate Plus robot
controller.
Paint Mate 200iA Visual Tracking
A Paint Mate 200iA robot will use iRVision 3DV and
FANUC’s new software feature, Visual Tracking for PaintTool, to
identify and define the orientation of an auger. The demonstration shows the
robot’s ability to adapt to parts that may have shifted during the
cycle. The Paint Mate 200iA then simulates painting the part with
its HVLP spray gun. Once completed, the part is placed in a random location
on the conveyor, and the cycle repeats. The demonstration utilizes
FANUC’s new Visual Tracking for PaintTool software feature.
The compact Paint Mate 200iA is a versatile painting solution for
smaller painting applications or assembly and
handling operations requiring increased reach, even in hazardous
environments.
FANUC experts will participate in several conference sessions at FABTECH. For
more information visit.
About FANUC America Corporation
FANUC America Corporation is a subsidiary of FANUC CORPORATION in Japan, and
provides industry-leading CNC systems, robotics and ROBOMACHINEs.
FANUC’s innovative technologies and proven expertise help
manufacturers in the Americas maximize productivity, reliability and
profitability.
FANUC America is headquartered at 3900 W. Hamlin Road, Rochester Hills, MI
48309, and has facilities throughout North and South America. For more
information, please call: 888-FANUC-US (888-326-8287) or visit our website:
www.fanucamerica.com
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FANUC America Corporation PR contact:
Robotics: Cathy Powell
Public Relations and
Communications Manager
FANUC America Corporation
T:
248-377-7570
E:
cathy.powell@fanucamerica.com
Factory Automation: Debra Schug
CNC Strategic
Communications Specialist
T: 847.898.5673
E: debra.schug@fanucamerica.com
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