FANUC Robotics North America, Inc.
introduces its ARC Mate System 3M3. The ARC Mate System 3M3 is equipped with the
new ServoTorch wire feeder and dual-arm controller.FANUC Robotics Unveils New ARC Mate System 3M3 and ServoTorch
FANUC Robotics North America, Inc.
introduces its ARC Mate System 3M3. The ARC Mate System 3M3 is equipped with the
new ServoTorch wire feeder and dual-arm controller.
The dual-arm controller combines two ARC Mate robots with one R-J3iB controller, requiring only one teach pendant to control the welding system. With dual-arm control, the system is able to achieve coordinated motion between the robots and headstock positioners.
"By streamlining the process, we've helped production personnel cut valuable time to create and maintain programs," said Mike Sharpe, FANUC Robotics' manager of materials joining. "The system is also extremely easy to use because we've eliminated I/O handshaking and reduced program structure requirements."
The ARC Mate System 3M3 uses two ARC Mate 100iB robots in a dual-arm configuration. Each robot is equipped with the new ServoTorch wire feed system and a Lincoln Electric F355i power supply. A pneumatic index table with two headstock positioners manipulates the parts in front of both robots.
FANUC Robotics' new ServoTorch is a fully integrated, four-roll wire feeder controlled by the ARC Mate series robots. The FANUC high-torque servomotor provides wire feeding from conventional spools or motor assisted pay-off packs. The ServoTorch reduces weld wire push lengths, according to a FANUC spokesperson.
"The tight control between ServoTorch and the robot is further enhanced with Arclink. Arclink is the word's only robotic arc welding network. A co-development with Lincoln Electric, Arclink provides robust, high-speed control of the arc welding process. Arclink offers a common user interface through the robot teach pendant, providing CV and pulse welding control," explained a FANUC spokesperson.
"The ARC Mate 100iB is FANUC Robotics latest generation arc welding robot. It features a compact design with improved motion range and speed over previous models. The design simplifies installation, maximizes reach capability within confined areas and enables high-density installation of robots and peripherals," stated a FANUC representative.
The six-axis ARC Mate 100iB offers a payload capacity of 6 kg and is designed for arc welding and cutting applications. The R-J3iB Controller and ArcTool software is standard with the ARC Mate series of robots.
The motion envelope of the arm includes that of the previous model and has 8% larger horizontal stroke. This large motion envelope enables the robot to weld larger parts, such as frames of automobiles, trucks and construction machines. The wrist size is also 19% smaller enabling the robot to enter into smaller openings in parts.
FANUC Robotics North America, Inc. designs, engineers and manufactures robots and robotic systems for a range of industries and applications. After 20 years of success, FANUC Robotics maintains its position as one of the leading robotics company in North America. A subsidiary of FANUC Ltd. in Japan, the company has facilities in Chicago; Los Angeles; Charlotte, N.C; Cincinnati and Toledo, Ohio; Toronto; Montreal; Mexico City; Aguascalientes, Mexico; and Sao Paulo, Brazil.
For more information contact:
Marianne Stokes
Fanuc Robotics North America
3900 West Hamlin Road
Rochester Hills, MI 48309-3253
248-377-7000
Fax: 248-377-7362