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‘ Ultra Accuracy ’ feature for GoFa cobots
ABB Robotics has launched ‘ Ultra Accuracy ’, a new feature for its GoFa cobot family that , it said , “ delivers the highest level of precision available in cobots ”.
“ As industries look to automation to enhance product quality and achieve tighter tolerances , continuously decreasing the maximum allowable deviation from the standard in quality control , there is a growing need for robots that can perform tasks with precision . By combining accurate path performance with GoFa ’ s inherent simplicity , safety and flexibility , our new ‘ Ultra Accuracy ’ feature opens a wide range of possibilities for the use of cobots in businesses including electronics , automotive , aerospace and metal fabrication ,” said the robot specialist .
“’ Ultra Accuracy ’ meets the demands of applications where exact positioning is crucial for maintaining product quality and operational efficiency . Applications include gluing and sealing in consumer electronics production , laser welding of car parts and precision laser cutting in metals fabrication processes . It can also be used for accurate positioning of additive layers in building prototypes in 3D printing , and for performing precision quality checking in metrology applications ,” it outlined .
Additional benefits include the combination of precision with speed and a full range of motion . GoFa cobots offer full 6D motion across their entire workspace upon delivery , without requiring additional calibration work , providing the flexibility and mobility to handle a broader range of tasks .
“ GoFa ’ s compact and portable design ensures that it can be easily integrated into existing production lines without the need for expensive customisation , offering a distinct advantage over gantry-based systems . GoFa with the ‘ Ultra Accuracy ’ feature can
be introduced into production with minimal installation and deployment time , as the calibration is done in the factory before delivery ,” added ABB Robotics .
The combination of ‘ Ultra Accuracy ’ and RobotStudio ® enables the programming of applications offline , eliminating the need for touch-ups . The ‘ Ultra Accuracy ’ feature is available for new GoFas and as a retrofit option for existing GoFa cobots . n
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Flexible workpiece cleaning from Ecoclean
Ecoclean has expanded its EcoCcompact workpiece cleaning machine to include the L and XL model variants to meet the diverse requirements of general industry . The new product family , with three working chamber sizes and batch weights of up to 150kg , enables capacity and cleaning performance to be adapted to company-specific requirements .
“ An effective washing mechanism and high energy efficiency keep cleaning unit costs low . In addition , the compact plug-and-play solvent systems can be easily converted from hydrocarbon to modified alcohol ,” it told ISMR .
The diverse product range of the general industry includes workpieces produced by casting and machining , stamped , bent , pressed and deep-drawn parts , hydraulic and pneumatic components as well as fasteners . Depending upon the subsequent process or application , parts manufactured from different materials must meet different ,
Ecoclean EcoCcompact L .
but increasingly stringent , particulate and film cleanliness requirements .
“ As with its smaller sister , it is easy to switch between hydrocarbons and modified alcohols ( semi-polar solvents ) during operation without any conversion work . The two new , compact plug-and-play solvent systems have working chambers with diameters of 650 ( L ) and 750mm ( XL ), enabling batch sizes of 650 x 470 x 300mm in the L version and 650 x 470 x
400mm in the XL version . The maximum batch weight for both systems is 150kg . Powerful , frequency-controlled flood pumps ensure fast filling and emptying of the working chamber . During standard injection flood washing , they generate a high mechanical cleaning effect ,” explained Ecoclean .
The systems can also be equipped with available process technologies for solvent cleaning , such as ultrasound and PPC . The vertical integration of the flood tanks reduces sump formation and prevents dirt pockets from forming . The result , said Ecoclean , is longer service life of the baths and a reduction in operating costs . Components made of different materials can be cleaned in one system . “ The EcoCcompact product family also features comparatively low energy consumption through optimised system technology . Flood tank two and the optional third tank are heated with heat recovered from the distillation process ,” added the manufacturer . n
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