Fanuc Robotics Intelligent Heavy Part Machining

Fanuc Robotics America introduces its intelligent heavy part machining, featuring the heavy-duty and long-reach capabilities of the M-2000iA robot.

The rigid arm design of the M-2000iA/1200 has a 1200 kg payload (2,650 lb) with an option of 1350kg (3000 lb) for transferring extremely heavy items such as truck, tractor, and automotive frames, and other large castings. 

“The M-2000iA’s ability to handle ultra-heavy parts helps manufacturers meet production requirements, and significantly reduces costs associated with conveyors, lifts, and other fixed automation,” says Ian Orr, product manager, Fanuc Robotics America.

The robot can support a 1200 kg payload (2,650 lb) with a 0.8m offset and a 1350 kg payload (3,000 lb) with a 0.6m offset from the faceplate and full articulated motion at the wrist.

The M-2000iA/900L and M-2000iA/1200 operate with the company’s latest R-30iB controller with integrated intelligent functions such as vision and force sensing.

M-2000iA - key features and benefits

•    M-2000iA/900L standard payload is 900kg.
•    M-2000iA/1200 standard payload is 1200kg with a 1350kg payload option.

•    Vertical lifting stroke of 6.2m (M-2000iA/900L).
•    Horizontal reach of 9.4m (M-2000iA/900L).
•    Rigid arm offers stable transferring of heavy payloads
•    Strongest wrist in the world handles heavy products with stability.
•    Wrist is IP67 protected for operation in harsh environments.
•    Built-in iRVision and force sensing.
•    Reduces costs associated with fixed automation.

Fanuc iRVision 

Fanuc iRVision is a truly integrated, plug-and-go vision system that runs on the standard CPU of every Fanuc R-30iB controller without any additional hardware.  A single source solution developed and supported by Fanuc, iRVision offers setup and operation for factory environments requiring 2D and 3D guidance, error proofing, visual tracking, and quality control.

Next Generation R-30iB Controller

The new Fanuc R-30iB Controller uses high-performance hardware and the latest advances in network communications, integrated iRVision, and motion control functions. The R-30iB Controller features Fanuc’s exclusive iPendant with 4D graphics.  The iPendant displays process information and the actual process path directly on the iPendant screen, enabling easier setup and troubleshooting. 

Based on the latest Fanuc Series 30iB CNC Controller, the new R-30iB Robot Controller is compact, providing customers a significant space savings.  The new R-30iB Controller is also energy efficient, requiring less power consumption than previous models. 

Prior to the application of safety rated robot software, all safeguarding of the robot needed to be external, and required a safety rated limit switch or cam system, safety rated area scanners, or other devices to limit robot travel or enhance protection.  DCS safety-rated robot software allows the safety design of the robot system to use the robot itself for some of the safety functions.

The most significant benefit of DCS Speed and Position Check is in applications where the travel of the robot needs to be restricted due to floor space or process limits that are less than the full reach of the robot.  Restricting the robot motion in Cartesian space means the robot can be restrained to exactly the area in which it works; something that is not possible with the current systems that limit robot motion externally using limit switches.