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overhead and from behind its back,
it has an amazingly large work area
despite its compact robotic design.
"Test trials" involving a six and
seven-axis R-1000iA, demonstrating
the same payload, have resulted in
identical cycle times for both robot
models. Even the repeat accuracy is
consistent for both models at ± 0.2
mm.
The capabilities of the
R-1000iA/120F-7B, however, extend
far beyond spot welding applications.
It is possible for the robot to be
used in a compact palletizing cell as
well as for loading and unloading of
a processing machine within tight
spaces. The programming appears to
At EuroBLECH 2016 (October 25
areas, yet – compared to the short-
to 29, Hall 13, Stand F98), FANUC
armed version of a robot – retains its
is showcasing its new seven-axis
full operating radius.
R-1000iA/120F-7B robot for the
first time in Europe. This robot
was developed on the basis of the
R-1000iA series model. Due to its
kinematics with an additional axis
in the second arm, the seven-axis is
ideally suited for use in very narrow
The robot is presented in a spot
welding application with a lightweight
gun. LEWA Attendorn, the plant
engineer and systems integrator, set
up a lightweight gun "SpeedGun 10K"
- an extremely light and quick servo
work space.
gun – in order to present this new
The new R-1000iA/120F-7B has a
a Becker dress pack.
payload of 120 kg and a maximum
reach of 2,230 mm. The outstanding
features of this series are based on its
robot. The robot is also equipped with
The articulation in the J2 arm now
enables the robot to be placed closer
slender design and high dynamics.
to the operating point in a welding
The additional axis in the second
reach. Since the robot can also work
application without losing any
arm enables the robot to practically
robot.
Based on its seven axes and the
option to reduce the length of the
second arm by 400 mm by "folding in",
the robot provides further possibilities
to decrease the distance between
the robot and the component in order
to build an even more compact cell,
or for using robots where up to now,
the necessary working space has not
been available. In the control cabinet,
an additional axis amplifier has been
installed for the required seventh
power train.
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FANUC City is situated at the foot of Mount
Fuji, near Lake Yamanaka. Covering 1.5
fold the second arm together, thus
shortening it. This means that the
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robot can be operated in tight working
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