M-710iT robot loading multiple machine tools

A FANUC M-710iT robot loading multiple machine tools. The M-710iT top loader robots have a 70 kg payload. A dual part gripper is used for the machine tool unload to speed up the cycle time required to remove the parts. The use of the M-710iT top load or articulated gantry offers the advantage of tipping the part to remove the coolant and also loading the part in either a horizontal or vertical format. Since the top loaders are mounted to an overhead rail, the floor space around the machine tool is free for maintenance access

Key Technology Demonstrated

• Increased productivity. Robots increase machine production by up to 20% over traditional methods.
• Perform secondary operations. For longer machining times robot can perform deburring or guaging of finished parts.
• Improved Ergonomics. Robot can eliminate workman's compensation and operator safety issues with moving heavy parts.
• Increased Quality. Built-in vision can 100% inspect.
• Robot repeatability assures placement in chuck.
• Eliminate Fixtures. Vision can be used to find parts on belt conveyor(2D) or on pallet(3D).

• Services multiple vertical and/or horizontal machines.
• Adapts easily to existing plant layouts.
• Performs value-added processing operations such as gauging, deburring, deflashing, and labeling, in addition to basic material handling tasks.
• 70 kg payload capacity.
• Balances asynchronous processes by maintaining in-process part buffers.
• Improves machine productivity by as much as 30 percent.