PRODUCT REVIEWS
Coil-fed laser cutting
After a year of prototyping and tests , Italian manufacturer Dallan has launched the LXN Revolution , a coil-fed laser cutting system that incorporates its expertise in coil processing , laser cutting and efficient sheet metal processing .
“ Did you know that , if you work with traditional sheet metal laser cutting , this probably means that you ’ re wasting more than 20 % of your raw material ? If you ’ ve also been adversely impacted by material cost increases in 2020 and 2021 , this is the opportunity to acquire a strategic asset that offers a built-in vision system and the ability to process material right up to the edges , optimising material use up to almost 100 %!” explained Dallan .
“ Our engineers have redesigned the LXN down to the smallest detail : new solutions adopted range from lighting of the vision system , which further increases its accuracy , to the support system that enables easy cleaning and replacement of the bars . All these solutions are patented ,” it continued .
The system facilitates unattended processing and its vision system allows users to load and process large quantities of raw material , while pick and place unloading or stacking systems enable processing without the need for personnel directly dedicated to the machine .
For manufacturers who wish to produce a prototype or test new material , LXN allows them to choose between coil-fed processing ( for small , medium and large batches , and strong material savings ) and sheet-fed processing ( if , for example , they need to frequently change the type of material ).
“ Inspired by Italian Luxury Sportscars , the new design of the Dallan LXN is something of a revolution : it reflects the production speed of the line and the many innovations featured , such as the patented extraction system and the new vision system ,” concluded the Italian coil processing specialist . n
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Expanded robot line
FANUC America , a supplier of CNCs , robotics and ROBOMACHINEs , has expanded its line of SCARA ROBOTS , offering more reach and payload options to companies with assembly , packaging , pick and place , and inspection processes .
FANUC ’ s family of 4-axis SCARA robots has grown to include the SR-3iA , SR-6iA , SR-12iA and new SR-20iA models with 3kg , 6kg , 12kg and 20kg payload capacities , and a 400- 1,100mm reach , respectively .
“ The small SR-3iA and SR-6iA SCARAs have a compact footprint and space-saving design for maximum efficiency . The SR-3iA / H and SR-6iA / H are 3-axis variants that provide strong performance and an affordable alternative to small linear slide products . The higher-payload SR-12iA and SR-20iA provide flexibility with a large vertical stroke , and an environmental option for harsh conditions ,” said the manufacturer .
Powered by the R-30iB Compact Plus controller , FANUC ’ s SCARA robots have the same intelligence on all FANUC robots including integrated iRVision ®, conveyor tracking ( iRPickTool ) and most other software options . FANUC ’ s latest SCARA iRProgrammer user interface makes it easy to set up and program the robot on a Tablet or PC ( Teach Pendant is optional ).
Space-saving design minimizes interference with peripheral devices . The SR-3iA and SR- 6iA have an ultra-compact footprint and slim profile . The SR-12iA and SR-20iA have internal cable routing to eliminate interference . Six models are available : SR-3iA ( 4-axis / 400mm reach ); SR-3iA / H ( 3-axis / 400mm reach ); SR-6iA ( 4-axis / 650mm reach ); SR-6iA / H ( 3-axis / 650mm reach ); SR-12iA ( 4-axis / 900mm reach ) and the SR-20iA ( 4-axis / 1,100mm reach ). n
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