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NEW LARGE TABLE WATERJET MACHINE IDEAL FOR STEEL SERVICE CENTERS
Bystronic Inc. introduces the Byjet L, an abrasive waterjet cutting system optimized for the processing of large sheet sizes. The machine is ideal for steel service centers and other companies that need to process large volumes of waterjet parts or large sheets. The base frame of the machine is a modular construction that can be expanded in 6.5 ft increments based upon the end-user?s needs.
MACHINE SERIES DELIVERS UNMATCHED PERFORMANCE, DESIGNED FOR SUPERIOR RELIABILITY
MC Machinery Systems, Inc. introduced its newest waterjet technology, the DX Series. Mitsubishi Waterjet?s DX Series delivers technology and machines designed for superior performance and reliability. The Mitsubishi 700 Series CNC control delivers advanced programming capabilities for high-precision machining and unprecedented productivity.
BROAD RANGE OF WELDING ROBOTS OFFERS CLASS-LEADING REACH AND LOAD CAPACITY
FANUC Robotics America Inc. offers its ARC Mate iC series welding robots. Their ARC Mate 120iC and ARC Mate 120iC/10L are the latest in the popular ARC Mate series of robots featuring a compact design and class-leading reach and load capacity. The new robots combined with the ARC Mate100iC, offer customers the broadest family of welding robots available.
THE ULTIMATE LEAN ROBOT FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY
ABB Robotics offers the fastest, most accurate, low-weight, medium-size robot ever developed for general industrial applications. The IRB 4600 features twice the working range, half the weight and a 25 percent better cycle time than comparable competitive models and the renowned ABB IRB 4400 model that it succeeds.
WELDING ROBOT: 43 PERCENT FASTER, IDEAL FOR HIGH-DENSITY LAYOUTS
Motoman’s quick and agile six-axis MS80 ?Master Spot? welding robot features an 80-kg (176.4 lb) payload and moves more than 43 percent faster than a traditional heavy-payload robot, resulting in shorter takt times and higher throughput.
SMART SEAM FINDING SOLUTIONS FOR ROBOTIC ARC WELDING APPLICATIONS
Servo Robot’s Robo-Find laser-based sensing system is designed to locate, detect and measure weld joints without making contact with the part. The system detects part position and dimensional variations, then signals the robot and adjusts torch trajectory all in less than one second. Robo-Find is ideal for robotic welding applications where precise joint location and fit-up is not possible, yet optimum weld quality and productivity is required.
SIMULATION SOFTWARE GIVES OFF-LINE PROGRAMMING 'REAL' ROBOT FEEL
Motoman’s MotoSim® EG (Motoman Simulator Enhanced Graphics) ? now available with Virtual Robot Controller (VRC) capability ? is a comprehensive software package that provides accurate 3D simulation of robot cells. With VRC, MotoSim EG operates and displays the actual programming pendant interface for the Motoman NX100 controller.
NEW GRIP AND ROTATE MODULES PERFORM TWO OPERATIONS IN ONE COMPACT PACKAGE
Techno-Sommer Automatic offers their DGP404 Series Parallel Grip and Rotate Modules with T-slot Guides, designed for high-load automation applications that require parts to be sorted and rotated 90 or 180 deg. This unique combination of a parallel gripper and rotator fits in tight spaces easily, while the stable T-slot guides aid the absorption of large force and moments.
SERIES OF SCARA ROBOTS OFFERS IMPROVED CYCLE TIMES, PAYLOADS AND REPEATABILITY
Toshiba Machine?s TH Series was upgraded to the TH-A Series of extreme performance Scara Robots. Consisting of three models, the TH650A, the TH850A and the TH1050A, these robots offer a 20 ? 30 percent improvement in cycle time (with higher payloads) compared to previous models.
WEB EDITION EXPERT SYSTEM SOFTWARE FACILITATES ROBOT MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR
Motoman?s new RobotPro® Web Edition provides a comprehensive web-based expert system for performing robot preventive maintenance, alarm-code troubleshooting and repair procedures. Designed exclusively for use with Motoman robots that have NX-series controllers, the software is tailored to each specific robot model and is structured in a user-friendly format with well-illustrated, step-by-step procedures that are easy to understand and follow.
ROBOTS WITH NEXT-GENERATION CONTROLLER PROVIDE LEAN, POWERFUL 7-AXIS ARMS FOR ERA OF AUTOMATION
Motoman?s SIA10D and SIA20D (slim, individual arm) robots feature a revolutionary actuator-based 7-axis design with best-in-class wrist performance characteristics that enable amazing freedom of movement, coupled with the ability to maneuver in very tight areas. These agile, versatile robots open up a wide range of industrial applications to robots and are ideal for assembly, injection molding, machine tending, and a host of other applications.
EASY-TO-USE, NON-AEROSOL PRODUCT GIVES INDUSTRIAL USERS MORE CONTROL, LESS MESS
WD-40 Company is introducing WD-40 Trigger ProTM ? a non-aerosol product with the same WD-40 formula ? to better meet the needs of its industrial end-users. The latest innovative delivery system in the WD-40 brand product line, WD-40 Trigger Pro features an easy-to-hold ergonomic can and a multi-action nozzle that allows users to spray WD-40 as a wide spray or stream ? with no overspray or leaking.
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