Automation & Assembly

An upgraded controller for use with standard, side-entry, and SCARA robots in injection molding and production cell environments is ahead of the curve in regards to connectivity and efficiency according to its supplier Wittmann Battenfeld (Vienna, Austria). The IPC-based R8 control facilitates complex interactions between the robot and injection molding machine, while its functionalities increases the productivity of any work cell. Find out more at Stand 10/A04 at the K Show.

Three new ultrasonic welding machines operating at frequencies of 20, 30 and 35 kHz and with power ratings of up to 6000 W will be displayed at the K Show by Herrmann Ultraschalltechnik (Karlsbad, Germany) at Stand 11E26. The development concept of these machines was delivering the required technology package at the right price.

A new series of SCARA robots from Toshiba Machine (Elk Grove Village, IL) offer processors a high degree of freedom of movement: Axis one and axis two of the TH-A Series robots combine to provide an unprecedented near 360º working area.

FDA-approved plastic link style belting is a key component of a modular conveyor that comes ready for dust-free and cleanroom environments. The DynaCon modular conveyor has been independently tested and meets Federal Standard 209D Class 1 (ISO Class 3) ratings for airborne particulate matter in cleanrooms and clean zones.

The first of series of new Cartesian beam robots offering longer strokes, bigger payloads and a rigid structure designed for speed has been debuted by Sepro America LLC (Pittsburgh, PA). The Model S5-35 is a mid-size robot designed for injection molding machines with 350 to 700 tons of clamping force. Other sizes, for smaller and larger molding machines, are scheduled to debut later this year and in 2011.

A high-speed, shelf-mounted robot for material handling provides flexibility and superior performance in high-payload material handling applications, while a four-axis palletizing robot has fast axial speeds and acceleration, which reduces cycle times and increases production output.

Requirements for product assembly, printing, counting, or packaging automation are served in a gentle and flexible manner by a multilane feeder from The Arthur G. Russell Co. Inc. (Bristol, CT) that features a compact design.

Whether it’s coating, material cutting, handling, or welding of plastic parts, a series of powerful, six-axis high-speed robots from Motoman (Dayton, OH) reportedly has the answer.

Processors operating injection molding machines with clamping force as much as 1000 tons can now enjoy high-performance capabilities at a price below most other three-axis servodriven beam robots with the new Axess 44, according to its supplier Sepro America LLC (Pittsburgh, PA).

Robotic setup just got that little bit easier through a collaboration of Denso Robotics (Long Beach, CA) and National Instruments (Austin, TX). The joint effort employs a set of easy-to-use graphical functions that enable users to control and program Denso robots and peripheral devices from within a single LabView application.