Two-finger adaptive gripper made for high-mix automation
Robotiq has announced the availability of its two-finger adaptive robotic gripper. The programmable gripper offers three distinct modes —...
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Automatic coping robot is first of its kind
The first of its kind, Daito U.S.A. Inc.'s new CRII coping robot offers coping, piece marking, scribing, and cutting capabilities, all from one...
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Automated welding machine makes one piece every 2.5 sec.
The Delta S TVR automated welding machine, available from Cemsa S.p.A., features a rotating indexing table that can be equipped with a number...
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Resistance spot welding system offered on stationary pedestal
Fronius offers the DeltaSpot® resistance spot welding pedestal system. The 100 percent servo-driven, water-cooled system has an adjustable...
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Robotic capabilities allow hands-off installation of self-clinching fasteners
Clear Automation and PennEngineering® have introduced robotic capabilities engineered for the PEMSERTER® Series 3000™ fastener-installation...
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Robot track supports equipment up to 10,000 lbs.
MultiCam® Inc. offers the Robot Slider, designed for robotic welding, as well as high-speed, high-velocity, medium-duty pick-and-place...
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Arc flash protection system detects faults in low- and medium-voltage switchgear
ABB's new TVOC-2 Arc Guard System™ protects equipment and personnel from arcs and helps prolong the life cycle of equipment.
The safety...
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Robotic GMAW gun series expanded
Tregaskiss has expanded its TOUGH GUN™ ThruArm™ G2 series of robotic GMAW guns to include configurations for robots from ABB, FANUC,...
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Fully automated, servo-controlled cell loading, sorting systems offered
Muratec USA, the machine tool division of Murata Machinery USA Inc., offers the FG series cell loader with fully automated, servo-controlled...
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GMAW process extends travel speeds beyond the limits of normal spray arc welding
ESAB Welding and Cutting Products has introduced Swift Arc Transfer (SAT™), a GMAW process that uses OK AristoRod™ noncopper-coated wires...
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Angled frame conveyors designed to enable elevation changes not possible with flat conveyors
QC Industries has introduced the Automation series AS40Z angled frame conveyors. According to the company, they enable elevation changes that...
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Cutting gantry control for retrofit controls up to 12 stations
ESAB Cutting Systems has introduced the Vision T5c control for retrofit onto cutting gantries. This updated version of the company's Vision T5 CNC...
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Robotic welding package suitable for small operations
ABB Robotics has introduced ArcPack™ Lean 1410, a fully configured, quick-start robotic welding package suitable for small operations. The...
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Compact robotic welding cell requires only 32.8 sq. ft. of floor space
Reis Robotics offers the RV10-6 compact robotic welding cell. The movable, enclosed cell includes the robot, a high-capacity RobotStarV control,...
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Modular production welding system suitable for repetitive, nonorbital custom applications
The Arc Machines model 2 weld head is a modular, configurable tool for repetitive, nonorbital custom applications. Mounted to a side beam,...
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Robotic gripper automatically adapts to part sizes, shapes
The industrial-grade Robotiq S-model adaptive gripper, available from Motoman Robotics, is designed for applications including machine...
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Robotic equipment-monitoring service works on any device with Internet access
MyMotoman remote monitoring service from the Motoman Robotics division of Yaskawa America Inc. gives users equipment monitoring information...
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Portable welding carriage designed to weld both sides of stiffener ribs or I-beams
Koike Aronson's Wel-Twin is a heavy-duty, portable welding carriage designed to weld on both sides of a stiffener rib or I-beam up to 24 in....
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Automatic welding nozzle cleaning system can be used with all brands
Arndt Enterprise has introduced the Sentry Torch Guard automatic welding nozzle cleaning system for robotic GMAW cells. The system removes...
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Arc welding robot fully integrates process equipment
ABB Robotics has introduced the IRB 2600ID integrated dress pack model midsized robot designed for arc welding. With its 6.56-ft. reach and...
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Compact robot controller functionality extended
ABB Robotics has extended the functionality of its IRC5 compact controller to six additional robot families. The unit now supports the IRB...
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Laser guidance system for SAW includes noncontact tracking of true root position
Meta Vision Systems has introduced a new version of its VistaWeld laser guidance system for increasing the speed and accuracy of SAW in...
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Changeover system accommodates up to 10 torch bodies
Fronius Intl. has introduced the Robacta TX welding torch body changeover system. Its console can accommodate up to 10 torch bodies.
The device...
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Parallel grippers handle long tooling, heavy parts
PHD offers series GRK low-profile parallel grippers. They feature the highest grip force in their class, according to the manufacturer, and...
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Robotic welding cell developed for high-mix fabrication environments
Applications Technologies Co. has developed the Flex System welding cell for high-mix fabrication environments. Designed around a Fanuc ARC...
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Medium-capacity range multipurpose robot introduced
ABB Robotics has introduced the new IRB 2600, the latest model in its medium-capacity range of multipurpose robots. It features a compact...
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Robot cable line expanded
Twistable hybrid, bus, motor, and fiber-optic cables have been added by igus® to its torsion-resistant Chainflex® robot cable range.
The line...
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High-speed punch press controls introduced
FANUC FA America has introduced the 30i/31i-P model B high-speed punch press controls. The CNCs have increased hit rates as a result of high-speed...
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Software tracks weld joints at high speeds and in real time
Yaskawa Motoman Robotics offers two laser seam-tracking software packages for arc welding applications that use Servo-Robot's laser cameras. Both...
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Laser-based seam finder for arc welding robots introduced
Motoman Robotics has introduced a new laser-based seam finder for its arc welding robots.
The Accufast noncontact laser seam finder is compact,...
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Welding gun nozzle, tip cleaner available in both electric and air-operated models
J.C. Conner Ltd. offers the Welding Pro nozzle and tip cleaner for production welding guns.
The unit is available in a 110-V electric...
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Mobile welding robot configured for large weldments
The configuration of Servo-Robot’s MWR-350™ mobile welding robot allows it to be brought directly onto large weldments. Typical...
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PLC, robot controller combined in integrated unit
ABB has introduced an integrated unit that combines the AC500 PLC with the IRC5 robot controller for robot cell applications.
With up to...
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Welding robot designed for automotive applications using DC spot guns with compact servo actuators
The six-axis Motoman® MS120 Master Spot welding robot is designed to help optimize automotive applications using DC spot guns with compact...
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Robot provides working envelope of nearly 360 degrees
Toshiba Machine's TH-A series of SCARA robots is equipped with rigid gears for each axis to provide quick acceleration and deceleration. The line...
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Electronic hand wheel simplifies changing formats, positioning objects with numerous axes
Heidenhain Corp. offers the HR 1120 electronic handwheel to help simplify retooling and setup processes in machine automation systems that require...
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Automatic height control, seam tracking available for welding drive system
Bug-O Systems has introduced two new accessories for the Modular Drive System (MDS): automated height control and seam tracking.
The...
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Robotic welding positioner available in load capacities of 1,102 and 1,653 lbs. per side
A heavy-duty, three-axis welding positioner configuration is available from Wolf Robotics in load capacities of 1,102 and 1,653 lbs. per side....
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Retaining heads upgraded
Tregaskiss has upgraded the design of its TOUGH LOCK Retaining Heads. At no additional cost to its customers, the TOUGH LOCK Retaining Heads now...
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Robotic welding cell control features slim design, touchscreen operation
Wolf Robotics has introduced a robotic welding cell control that features a slim design with touchscreen operation. Numerous control screens are...
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Robotic welding system has optional gas, water cooling
Fronius USA has developed the TransSteel Robotics system with optional gas or water cooling for robotic steel welding. The system is compatible...
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Long-reach robots suitable for processing large parts
The high-speed MH series robots from Motoman Inc. have a flexible design that allows them to be used for applications including coating,...
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Welding oscillator features simplified handling, setup
The portable, modular design of Gullco's OSC-PR-10 heavy-duty remote control oscillator helps simplify handling and setup. The compact unit is...
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Automated welding tractors travel at 6 to 47 IPM
Miggytrac automated tractors from ESAB Welding & Cutting Products are compact, motorized tractors that attach to the company's welding torches to...
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Fume extraction hoods suitable for robotic and hard automation systems
Lincoln Electric Automation has introduced fume extraction hoods for robotic and hard automation systems. The Statiflex® filter bank...
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Drop carbide dispenser features improved deposition control
Mavrix Automatic Welding has redesigned its drop carbide dispensing system to improve the control over the rate of deposited carbide into the weld...
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Cleaning station designed for robotic GMAW guns
Arndt Enterprise Ltd. has introduced the AE-SC2CV nozzle cleaning station with pneumatic reamer, designed for manufacturers using robotic GMAW...
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Torches work with all GMAW robots, including hollow-wrist-style
Arndt Enterprise Ltd. has introduced TBi-Industries' robotic welding torches. The air-cooled and water-cooled torches range in capacity from 250...
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Ultrasonic metal welding equipment introduced
Sonobond Ultrasonics has introduced two ultrasonic metal welding machines. The Dual Head SpliceRite™ can weld wire bundles with...
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Welding system software features updated graphical interface
Swagelok Co. has released new software for its Swagelok® welding system M200 power supply to help deliver increased performance in an updated...
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