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Flexible Robotic Precision Finishing Systems
Robotic finishing systems from Fastems eliminate variations that are common in hand-finishing operations, maximize the output of consistently precise parts, and relieve employees of tedious and tiring hand finishing activities.
Intelligent Multi-Arm Robot Welding Systems
Multi-Arm welding systems from FANUC connect arc welding robots and a material handling robot to a seam tracking sensor that tracks and inspects different welds with coordinated motion between the welding and material handling robots.
Doing Tasks with Robots That Were Not Possible Before
The intuitive Force Guide integrated force control system from Epson Robots enables robots to perform grinding, polishing, part insertion, screw driving and other high precision operations that require high performance motion guidance.
Next Generation Robot Machine Tending
The modular MATRIS robot system from DMG MORI can be paired with turning centers, machining centers and 5-axis machines for flexible machine tending of high precision medical and automotive applications, as well as general machining operations.
Robots in Laser Seam Stepper Automated Work Cells
Laser Seam Stepping automated work cells from Coldwater Machine can replace resistance spot welding operations and are well suited to automotive body-in-white applications and anywhere there is a need for low heat input and good surface finish.
How to Give Robotic Grinding and Polishing Processes a Sense of Touch
Ideal for robotic assembly, grinding, and polishing operations, the Axia80 F/T sensor from ATI obtains feedback from force and torque loads as a process is occurring to make robotic and automated processes more acute and responsive.
Robot Performance Measurement and Calibration
To increase robot positional accuracy up to 12X in machining, drilling, grinding, welding, cutting, inspection, deburring and 3D printing operations, the Robot Measurement Solution from API verifies and calibrates robot accuracy to the ISO 9283 standard in a completely automated run-time.
Robotic Grinding, Deburring and Polishing Cell
The SmartForce robotic cell from ABCO Automation uses human-touch capabilities to grind, deburr, or polish in any orientation, even over contours, with consistent, quality results that remove employees from working in manual machining processes under gritty, taxing, and hazardous conditions.
Robot Inspection: The Future of Flexible Manufacturing
For automated inspection of manufactured parts in shorter cycle times, the Robot Inspection System from ABB / NUB3D raises quality and reduces the risk of errors by rapidly recording and comparing highly detailed geometric and surface data with digital CAD models.
High Temp Cabinet Oven for Heat Treating
With 6 in insulated walls, an aluminized steel exterior and Type 430 stainless steel interior, the model HX-850 (serial no. 490207) 850 deg F cabinet oven from Grieve is ideal for heat treating.
Sawing Systems for a Competitive Edge
To cut costs and increase profitability against stiff competition, fabrication shops and metal service centers continually search for ways to speed up their sawing operations and improve productivity. Here are some of the latest advances in sawing systems, automation and blade technologies that can help them cut parts quicker and more accurately, increase capacity and become very cost competitive.
When the Highest Accuracy, Precision, Versatility and Control is Required
Are you bidding on jobs that involve welding the smallest of parts together without causing any damage to them? Or others that require consistent, repeatable, high quality welding of complicated joints and dissimilar materials in difficult-to-reach areas, with minimal part distortion? If so, take a closer look at some of these latest advances in laser welding.
