Paul Boughton
Visitors to the Euroblech sheet metal working exhibition in Hannover, which took place from 21-25 October 2008, were able to see what is claimed to be the world's largest and strongest industrial robot capable of handling a 1200kg payload. The new Fanuc Robotics M-2000iA heavy-duty robot is said to set new levels for all-round capability in the heavy-duty six-axis robot sector.
The six-axis robot arm is available in 900kg and 1200kg payload variants, namely the M-2000iA/900L and M-2000iA/1200, and is capable of handling its maximum payload quickly, smoothly and highly accurately. Wherever heavy components require accurate handling, for example assembly of heavy machine tool components or positioning vehicle bodies, the M-2000iA can provide a safe, fast and repeatable alternative to manual crane-assisted placement.
Aimed firmly at new applications formerly out of the scope of industrial robots, the M-2000iA is suitable for replacing cranes, transport shuttles and gantry units. A 6.2m vertical reach is provided by the M-2000iA/900L variant, while handling its maximum 900kg payload with accurately controlled path and speed. The wrists of the robots are IP67 protected for operation in harsh environments.
Designed for heavy and large workpieces, the M-2000iA is a development of Fanuc's well proven all-electric servo-driven M series. The new robot maintains all the flexibility of the lower payload models with a fast joint 4 wrist speed and the ability to manage high wrist inertias.
The M-2000iA runs with Fanuc Robotics' latest intelligent controller, the R-30iA series, which is an open-architecture system with integrated intelligent functions including vision and force sensing. The new Fanuc Robotics controller provides enhancements to performance, an increase in the number of robot arms it can control and a fully integrated vision control system.
Where vision is required, the R-30iA controller helps reduce integration time and cost with its integrated iRVision system. No additional hardware, other than a camera, is required to integrate vision with the new controller.
Control of up to 40 multiple axes is available with the R-30iA controller and, when used in multi-arm mode, one controller can control four arms and four auxiliary axes groups.
Further reducing the additional control hardware common to any installation, the new controller has its own programmable machine controller (PMC). The PMC has an integrated monitor that enables users to monitor the PMC ladder in a graphic display for all levels and sub-programs that reside in the controller.
M-2000iA
The six-axis robot arm is available in 900kg and 1200kg payload variants, namely the M-2000iA/900L and M-2000iA/1200, and is capable of handling its maximum payload quickly, smoothly and highly accurately. Wherever heavy components require accurate handling, for example assembly of heavy machine tool components or positioning vehicle bodies, the M-2000iA can provide a safe, fast and repeatable alternative to manual crane-assisted placement.
Aimed firmly at new applications formerly out of the scope of industrial robots, the M-2000iA is suitable for replacing cranes, transport shuttles and gantry units. A 6.2m vertical reach is provided by the M-2000iA/900L variant, while handling its maximum 900kg payload with accurately controlled path and speed. The wrists of the robots are IP67 protected for operation in harsh environments.
Designed for heavy and large workpieces, the M-2000iA is a development of Fanuc's well proven all-electric servo-driven M series. The new robot maintains all the flexibility of the lower payload models with a fast joint 4 wrist speed and the ability to manage high wrist inertias.
The M-2000iA runs with Fanuc Robotics' latest intelligent controller, the R-30iA series, which is an open-architecture system with integrated intelligent functions including vision and force sensing. The new Fanuc Robotics controller provides enhancements to performance, an increase in the number of robot arms it can control and a fully integrated vision control system.
Where vision is required, the R-30iA controller helps reduce integration time and cost with its integrated iRVision system. No additional hardware, other than a camera, is required to integrate vision with the new controller.
Control of up to 40 multiple axes is available with the R-30iA controller and, when used in multi-arm mode, one controller can control four arms and four auxiliary axes groups.
Further reducing the additional control hardware common to any installation, the new controller has its own programmable machine controller (PMC). The PMC has an integrated monitor that enables users to monitor the PMC ladder in a graphic display for all levels and sub-programs that reside in the controller.
M-2000iA
