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FANUC启动DR-3IB/8L,这是其新一代三角洲机器人的第一款型号

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With the DR-3iB/8L, FANUC is introducing the first product in its new generation of delta robots. The combination of an 8kg payload, 1,600mm horizontal, 500mm vertical reach, and a wrist inertia of 0.2 kgm2 makes the model suitable for an uncommonly wide range of applications, from the food industry, normal material handling to the energy sector.

维度和达到的e DR-3iB/8L make it easy for line builders to integrate this delta robot into pick-and-place applications of all sizes. Thanks to its huge workspace the model can cover wide conveyor belts, but also pack deep into a box. The advanced motion performance, with a motion speed of up to 10,000mm/sec, makes the DR-3iB/8L to the perfect choice for typical pick-and-place as well as packing applications, e.g. in the food and pharmaceutical industries.

At the same time, the high payload and wrist inertia make the DR-3iB/8L a viable option for a number of other applications. “The model supports larger grippers than typical delta robots, allowing larger parts to be handled or multiple parts to be picked up”, explains Thomas Schneider, Product Manager Robotics at FANUC Europe GmbH. Thus, the DR-3iB/8L can be used in packaging larger or already grouped goods, but also to support the assembly of e.g. solar panels or battery packs. Compared to a serial link robot, a delta robot setup takes up a lot less floor space, as it is mounted above the line. It is therefore particularly attractive for line builders who have to offer an optimal automation solution under severe space restrictions.

Ease of installation, operation and maintenance needs were also kept in mind in the development of the DR-3iB/8L. A hollow wrist design (Ø= 20mm) neatly contains the cable pack inside the robot, both to protect it from mechanical interference and to facilitate clean installation. Viewing windows on all major axes’ reducers allow the user to easily detect grease or oil collecting in the secondary catch basins. Maintenance can therefore be initiated before any problems occur. A freely accessible brake release switch (option) on the J # 1 housing enables the operator to carry out maintenance work easily and to quickly resolve any faults. An additional advantage of the newly designed robot is that the angled outer surface of the robot allows liquid to flow away after cleaning without contaminating the products on the conveyor belt.

新一代三角洲机器人的第一个型号将提供两种不同的表面装饰。它要么被涂漆,要么镀以达到光滑/清洁的表面,但是两种表面都可以用于食物应用。板条变体具有附加的优势,因为消除了油漆碎入食品的风险。通常,DR-3IB机器人配备了所有轴上的食物级油脂,并抗酸和碱清洁剂和消毒剂,为广泛的市场需求做好准备。

The DR-3iB/8L is powered by the R-30iB Plus controller which supports FANUC’s image processing tool iRVision®, the logistics software iRPickTool® and conveyor tracking, the application enables picking on the fly and significantly increases productivity. Of course, the new generation delta robots also support all other state-of-the art FANUC Robot software. FANUC’s ROBOGUIDE® simulation software for feasibility can check a picking or packing project in respect of throughput, reach and robot durability in advance without taking a financial risk or creating expensive mechanical designs. Thus, FANUC can offer a one-stop solution for varied picking and packaging applications.

For more information, please visithttp://www.fanuc.eu.