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2006-03-22 News Headlines
Robotic plastics routing
market versus CNC machines
Robotic Production Technology continues to grow in the plastics market
by introducing new products in the routing area which has been dominated
by CNC machines.
Robotic Production Technology (RPT) presents a new portable, pre-engineered
router trimming and knife deflashing solution designed specifically for
the plastics industry.
RPT is a robotic systems provider to the plastics industry serving the
aerospace, appliance, automotive, composites, construction, consumer goods,
marine and plastics industries. The company specializes in high path accurate
trimming applications such as router trimming, deflashing, laser cutting
and scoring and waterjet cutting.
The RoboTrimTM RT-400 system is a portable trimming system that can be
used by thermoformers, injection molders, blow molders and rotational
molders. The flexible RoboTrimTM RT-400 features a servo-controlled table
that has the ability to rotate the part as the robot is trimming, such
as 3’x 5’ parts. This allows each side of the part to be trimmed
in a very compact work cell. This modular system is mounted on a single
base and can be easily moved to various locations around a manufacturing
facility with quick set-up.
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The RoboTrimTM RT-400 system
from RPT is trimming smooth. Click
go for High resolution image. Photo: RPT |
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Kevin McManus, president of Robotic Production Technology said, “Manufacturers
are finding the flexibility and reliability of robotics are key reasons
to move away from industrial CNC machines.”
The key benefits to the RoboTrim RT-400 system are portability, part height
capability of 36”, increased throughput, more uptime due to high
reliability, improved flexibility and enhanced safety.
“We’re excited to introduce yet another standard RPT system
for the router trimming and deflashing markets. The RoboTrim RT-400 system
features the increased productivity and flexibility that our customers
have benefited from with the RoboTrim RT-1000,” said Chuck Russo,
CEO of Robotic Production Technology. “The new RoboTrim RT-400 addresses
the needs of manufacturers with small parts and portable needs.”
Find
information about Robotic Production Technology.
Standard
The RPT RoboTrimTM RT-400 is designed to use the FANUC-based RPT AccuCut
R-44 6-axis robot and an auxiliary-axis, servo-controlled rotating table,
featuring a 60-degree per second motion on the servo table with a maximum
part and fixture weight of 250 lbs. The system can accommodate part sizes
of 45” W x 45” D x 36” H. The RPT RoboTrimTM RT-400
features RPT RouterWareTM application software to make the system easy
to use and comes equipped with the FANUC Robotics color screen iPendant.
Its single-base construction makes it easy to install and move within
a manufacturing facility. The system is ready to run once it is leveled
and power and air are connected, with no need to lag it to the floor.
With proper advanced planning the user can relocate and start-up the system
in minutes, dependent upon how far the system is being moved.
Options
Options include automatic tool change that enables a six-second tool change
time, alternative spindles in single- and dual-ended configuration, patent-pending
RPT Compliant Knife, and part fixtures designed and built by RPT. Manufacturers
can also add RPT/FANUC Accuracy Enhancement software tools and RPT TrimProTM
offline programming software.
Read a recent RPT news article; 'Robotic Production Technology and FANUC
Robotics America introduce AccuTrim
robots for superior performance with waterjet and routing applications.'
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