All-electric robot moulder cell takes safe integration to a leaner level
Injection moulding automation specialist, Hi-Tech Automation, will illustrate how multi-tasking robots can be effectively and safely deployed for lean moulding operations at this year’s Interplas exhibition. Teaming up with FANUC Robotics and FANUC ROBOSHOT, Hi-Tech Automation will demonstrate two automated cells each maximising control capabilities to optimise cell efficiency.
A 150 ton FANUC ROBOSHOT moulding machine will be integrated with two robots – one robot, a side arm unit, will be deployed separately from the other, a FANUC Robotics M-10ia. Carrying out post moulding operations, the six axes M-10ia robot will simultaneously control two additional axes of the side arm robot which will de-mould an 8 impression tool.
Utilising FANUC Robotics’ Dual Check Safety (DCS) position and speed check software this cell will use separate safety circuits. DCS is an option of the FANUC robot’s controller that allows the arm to be restricted to specific zones, and the speed to be closely monitored, effectively safeguarding itself. With less safety hardware required, workcells can be designed to be more compact, simpler and leaner.
In addition to the 150 ton moulder, FANUC ROBOSHOT will show its 100 ton machine which will be producing a polycarbonate pint glass demoulded and placed into to a laser marking machine by a FANUC Robotics M-20ia robot. The glass will then be placed to an out feed conveyor.
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Issue date: September 2011
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Further information:
Gary Probert – Director, Hi-Tech Automation
e-mail: gary@hitechautomation.com
Tel: 44 1536 312131
Website: www.hitechautomation.com
Notes to editors:
Hi Tech Automation is an automation intelligence company dedicated to the total success of its customers, and profitable market leadership.
Hi‐Tech Automation was set‐up specifically to deliver robotic automation solutions for the plastics industry. It has a strong understanding of the issues faced by injection moulding businesses particularly when considering commitment of capital expenditure on automation systems.
Hi‐Tech Automation is believed to be unique in the plastics/automation sector as it continues to invest in producing a dedicated library of peripheral equipment and presses to reduce development time, increase quality and provide increased confidence for the plastics industry to move further into flexible automation.
FANUC Robotics UK Limited provides integrated robotic process solutions for manufacturing industry. A wholly owned subsidiary of FANUC Corporation of Japan, FANUC Robotics has been established in the UK since 1982. Operating from its 2,200 sq mtr facility in Coventry, FANUC employs over 45 staff, and supports an installed UK base approaching 6,000 robots.
FANUC Robotics Europe S.A. based in Luxembourg is the headquarters of the European robotics operations of FANUC Corporation, Japan, the world’s leading supplier of factory automation and robots.
FANUC Corporation was established in 1972 and employs 4,900 people world-wide. Based at the foot of Mt Fuji near Lake Yamanaka FANUC's factory uses over 1000 FANUC robots to support the production of over 24,000 robots per annum. The total number of robots shipped by FANUC is in excess of 250,000 units.
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