PRODUCT REVIEWS
Clear-cut technologies at MACH 2024
WARDJET , a global specialist in waterjetcutting technology , and AXYZ , a pioneer in CNC router solutions , will be exhibiting at MACH 2024 , the UK event for engineeringbased manufacturing technologies ( 15-19 April 2024 ) at the NEC in Birmingham , UK .
Visitors to MACH will see the WARDJET A-Series waterjet cutter on stand # 17-9 .
“ The WARDJET A-Series waterjet cutter is a versatile and compact machine that can cut through any material , from titanium to concrete . It does this in a small , enclosed footprint , making it ideal for businesses with limited floor space . Despite its small size it is incredibly powerful , with the most power per square foot of any machine in its class . The A-Series is also the only machine in its class to offer a standard 60k psi pump , enabling cutting of materials up to 178mm in thickness . It can be used to cut intricate designs , create custom parts or even create prototypes quickly and efficiently ,” commented WARDJET .
On stand # 17-140 , show visitors will also be able to witness the AXYZ METALWORKER in action . This CNC router comes with standard features optimised to cut aluminium , copper , zinc , metal composites and mild steel . It has a
The WARDJET A-Series waterjet cutting system .
rigid frame and large stress-relieved gantry to reduce tool motor vibrations . “ The METALWORKER router maximises productivity through a series of applicationspecific features ranging
The AXYZ Metalworker . from low RPM , high torque spindle options to ultra-fast 40K spindles for continuous operation . It is specifically engineered for precision part production in nested-based CNC operations . The router was designed exclusively for end-users looking to process small to large-sized sheets of material . Operators will benefit from standard features that include high-performance servo motors and helical drive systems , an industrial 22 ” touch-screen and more ,” explained AXYZ . n
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Launch of new 30kg collaborative robot
Universal Robots , the Danish manufacturer of collaborative robots ( cobots ), expanded its product portfolio with a new 30kg payload cobot at the end of last year . UR30 is the second in Universal Robot ’ s new series of next-generation cobots and is built on the same architecture as its awardwinning UR20 .
“ Despite its compact size , UR30 offers extraordinary lift and its superior motion control ensures the perfect placement of large payloads , allowing it to work at higher speeds and lift heavier loads . This makes UR30 ideal for several applications including machine tending , material handling and high-torque screwdriving . For machine tending , the high payload brings new possibilities as it allows the cobot to use multiple grippers at the same time . This means that it can remove finished parts and load more material in one single pass , shortening changeover times and maximizing productivity ,” said Universal Robots .
UR30 will also effectively support hightorque screwdriving as it can handle larger
The UR30 launch at iREX in Tokyo . and higher-output torque toolsand , using a steady mode feature , is designed for straight and consistent screwdriving . The 30kg payload also makes UR30 suitable for material handling and palletising of heavy products across all industries , with the small footprint enabling it to fit into most workspaces ( relieving humans of heavy lifting ). Weighing 63.5kg , it can be moved between work cells .
“ The higher payload and greater flexibility underpin a new era in automation . Industries around the world are embracing more agile manufacturing and modularity in production . Part of achieving that modularity and agility is about mobility , and this cobot delivers that [ regardless of ] its payload ,” commented the company ’ s President , Kim Povlsen . n
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