FANUC has extended its M-10iA range of materials handling robots with the introduction of the high speed, long reach M-10iA/8L. Capable of handling payloads up to 8kg, the M-10iA/8L offers a reach of 2028mm. Previously users looking for such a long reach would have had to look at a much bigger robot in the FANUC range – the M-20iA/12L – but the M-10iA/8L is 40% lighter and 20% slimmer, addressing the needs of applications where space for robot access within a machine is limited and angles of access challenging. The M-10iA/8L will also prove more energy-efficient and offers a number of performance benefits in situations where a high payload robot is not required – offering a reduction in power consumption of up to 30% contributing to overall profit margin. In addition capital cost savings of a smaller, lighter robot wide a wide motion area. The M-10iA/8L features a new J2 arm and an extension adapter in the J3 arm, meeting the needs of applications requiring the moving of heavier parts within a larger working envelope. The new design of the J2 arm provides a 20% reduction in the interference radius compared with the larger M-20iA/12L, contributing to the slimline, lightweight design. Further, the modular design of the robot makes it a particularly cost-effective solution, while the shared parts with other robots in the M-10iA range – including motor, reducer and controller – ensures maximum parts availability and easy interchangeability. Performance has also been enhanced, with optimised acceleration and deceleration control for the wrist payload enabling cycle times and therefore productivity to be improved. The use of the latest servo control technologies ensure vibration-free and more accurate positioning, even following high speed transitions with repeatability of ±0.08mm. This combines with a wrist design that offers the best wrist movement and […]