Simple Solutions That Work! Issue 18

System, Fanuc SR-6iA Selective Compliance Articulated Robot Arm (SCARA) with four different quick-change end effectors, lug conveyor, and an auto bagging system. The complete system is capable of achieving 40-45 picks per minute per robot (2 robots total in system) and can change over to a different part style within minutes. Today’s vision system detects the parts positioning, determines the number of pickable parts and sends a signal to the SCARA Robot to pick the parts in variable positions. One of the best features of the system is the ease in which new parts can be taught and incorporated into a part recipe within minutes. Vision inspection systems are being used in all manufacturing environments, especially metal and die casting. Robots carry the heavy work load while increasing productivity. Robotics do the heavy lifting that employees never liked to do. Additionally, when you train an employee to become a robotic work cell operator, you are also training someone that will grow with you. Adding a vision- guided system, makes that work cell that much more productive. 50 Contact: CHRISTOPHER CLARK [email protected]