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Like many other areas of engineering, welding faces rising costs and a dearth of

qualifi ed professionals. Automation turns that future around. If safeguarding long-term

product quality matters to you, and the aim is higher profi ts through faster production

and minimum costs, there’s no getting around robots.

The benefi ts are irrefutable – and plain as night and day. Once programmed, a robot

welds without interruption, to consistently high standards you can rely on. Quickly,

more precisely, always delivering better results than manual welding. Even better:

a robot consumes fewer materials.

Yet robots aren’t just about welding. They can handle any number of tasks in the welding

process, such as passing, holding, positioning, or assembling parts. So for smaller

companies, they’re always a worthwhile investment – especially in terms of training.

Employees don’t need to spend a lot of time and effort familiarising themselves with

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The FANUC Welding Line offers the most comprehensive product range in the

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Technical Documentation FANUC Welding Line

EDITORIAL

08 SUCCESS STORYBRÜLLS MASCHINENAEQUES

12 SUCCESS STORYMAGNA LEWA

16 SUCCESS STORYSCHNEIDERAIR LIQUIDE WELDING

20 SUCCESS STORYTELESKOPTECHSENS / SOMTECH

24 SUCCESS STORYCHEREAUAIR LIQUIDE WELDING

26 SUCCESS STORYTSPROBOTIC SK

30 SUCCESS STORYBOMAGEUROB

04 PERFECT WELDING WITH SEAMLESS INTEGRATION

OVER 4,000 FANUC ARC WELDING ROBOTS INSTALLED ACROSS EUROPESPEAK FOR THEMSELVES. WHEN IT COMES TO HIGHLY SPECIALIZED WELDINGTASKS, MORE AND MORE CUSTOMERS ARE TURNING TO THE INSIGHT ANDEXPERIENCE OF THE MARKET LEADER: FANUC. WHY? BECAUSE WE KNOWWHAT’S IMPORTANT. WE KNOW WHERE TO TARGET OUR YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN WELDING. AND WE – TOGETHER WITH OUR SYSTEM PARTNERS – KNOW HOW TO DEVELOP THE RIGHT SOLUTION TO MATCH THE SITUATION AT HAND.

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Take advantage of end-to-end compatibilityThis unequalled assortment guarantees anyone working with FANUC optimum connections with every key external system component.

Power sources and welding devices can be combined in any number of ways. This translates into maximum fl exibility when planning, customers with all requirements fulfi lled, and ultimately: excellent results.

A winning teamFANUC Robotics Welding Line robots lay the perfect foundation. But it’s our system partners who bring them to life, turning robots into made-to-measure welding solutions.

The benefi t to you: unparalleled opportunities to channel your knowledge and technical creativity into maximum benefi t for the customer. We’re specialists in our area – and you’re specialists in yours. Together, we can accomplish more.

SUCCESS STORIES

08LATEST WELDING ROBOT TECHNOLOGY PROVIDES PRODUCTIVE TRAINING SOLUTION

BRÜLLS MASCHINEN · AEQUES

Brülls Maschinen is a successful subcontract fabricator of handling and transportation products. Typical fabrications include large steel frameworks for storage and transportation of plate glass.

Operating from its Aachen works for nearly 60 years the business has built a reputation for its improvisation and fl exibility to enable it to meet customer requirements. A strong order book is generating fast growth at Brülls and it has turned to automation to support its organic growth.

NEEDING TO FAMILIARISE ITS WELDING OPERATORS IN ROBOTICS AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE HAS RESULTED IN A PRODUCTIVE ‘ON THE JOB’ TRAININGSOLUTION FOR BRÜLLS MASCHINEN.

B R I E F• Welding steel framework for the glass industry• Strong order book, not enough skilled workers, need for

automation• First robotics installation, used also to train workers• Small cell to test before planning bigger solution

M A C H I N E• New Arc Mate 100iC• FANUC 2-axes positioner• Collision Guard• ESAB Aristo 5000i power source• Hoffman and Westphal equipment

O U T C O M E• Full production only 4 weeks after delivery• Workers get confi dence in robotics welding• No collision sensor thanks to Collision Guard• Customer convinced by new cable management

10 BRÜLLS MASCHINEN · AEQUES

Gerhard Brülls, Managing Director, Brülls Maschinen, explains, “Business for us has been strong for some time now and we remain competitive against eastern European fabricators. We have invested strongly over the years in technology such as laser cutting equipment and this has made our business ‘self contained’ with all processes under our control.

“Welding however is not popular among workers and for some time now we have employed external welders to supplement the shortage of local skilled workers. The welding process is of core importance to our business and we decided recently to commit to robotic welding.”

A robot system was ordered by Brülls for welding larger structures and, as the system was not expected for several months, Gerhard Brülls looked for a smaller system which could be delivered in between time and used for building confi dence and training operators. Brülls’ welding equipment supplier, Hoffman and Westphal Schweisstechnik, also based in Aachen, was contacted to help out. Thomas Hoffmann, Managing Director of Hoffman and Westphal Schweisstechnik, commented, “We contacted Aeques BV, a systems integrator of FANUC Robots. This was an easy choice for us to make as Aeques had a good working relationship with FANUC Robotics and was also fl exible in its use of welding equipment.

“Aeques quoted a two week delivery for a complete system solution comprising FANUC Robotics’ latest welding robot and a FANUC coordinated axes work positioning table. They were also able to integrate the very latest ESAB digital power source to further enhance the systems effi ciencies.”

Gerhard Brülls was pleased that FANUC had a good relationship with Hoffman for this project and made his decision to go with Aeques. The system was delivered, installed and put into full production within four weeks of ordering.

Positioned in a booth with an open front the robot is FANUC Robotics recently launched Arc Mate 100iC robot. Using the latest R-30iA series controller, which controls the entire system, the robot coordinates eight axes – six on the robot and two on the FANUC work positioner.

Currently components are tack welded manually before being put into the robot cell. Brülls is already planning to modify components with additional datum holes being made to allow untacked components to go straight into the cell.

Justin Geraerds of Aeques comments, “The Arc Mate 100iC Robot’s features helped to make this a fast installation. It’s internal cable management, from the robot’s ‘base to the weld torch’, allows the dress package (wire, gas and power supplies) to accurately and repeatably follow the robots motion avoiding snagged and broken cables. “This makes a big difference when you’re teaching the arm locations and also by using its advanced collision protection software, integral to its R-30iA controller, the Arc Mate 100iC does not require a collision protection sensor – this allows the weld torch offset to be signifi cantly shortened – and easier to teach. In addition the cable management system ensures that full rotation of the wrist joint is possible while maintaining the full protection of the service cables and shield gas pipes.”

Additional benefi ts for Brülls are that the Arc Mate 100iC has a longer reach than its predecessor and because it has a 10Kg payload capability it will be possible to utilise it for plasma cutting for weld preparation. The system utilises the latest ESAB power source an Aristo 5000i which measures arc parameters at the tip. This feature ensures that welding performance remains constant through all environmental changes of temperature avoiding recalibration of weld equipment to the robot system. A pulsed power source it combines a pulsed arc with a standard arc – allowing a pulse with a short arc, for thin materials such as aluminum, or a pulse with bright arc for thicker materials.

Summarising the system’s implementation, Gerhard Brülls comments, “We aim to automate the welding as much as possible in this plant to maintain our competitiveness. The biggest bottleneck we have is getting the workforce to keep up with the implementation of technology into the plant. This fi rst system is fulfi lling its aim as a training aid to build confi dence in the workforce – and it’s also making a very positive contribution to production.”

THE ARC MATE 100 iC ROBOT’S FEATURES HELPED TO MAKETHIS A FAST INSTALLATION. ITS INTERNAL CABLE MANAGEMENT,FROM THE BASE OF THE ROBOT TO THE WELD TORCH, ALLOWSTHE DRESS PACKAGE (WIRE, GAS AND POWER SUPPLIES) TO ACCURATELY AND REPEATABLY FOLLOW THE ROBOTS MOTIONAVOIDING SNAGGED AND BROKEN CABLES.

12CORE COMPETENCY: ASSEMBLING

MAGNA · LEWA

Turnkey ready solutions for the automotive industry: the core competence of Lewa Attendorn, which uses an increasing number of robots in its production. Every year the company adds nearly 80 robots to its machines. Now the fi rst large-scale machine with FANUC robots is ready for delivery.

LEWA MANUFACTURESREADY-MADE WITH FANUC ROBOTICS

To say that Andreas Volprecht, Lewa Attendorn managing director, swears by multi-arm technology would not be an exaggeration. “Obviously, to design machines today, several robots have to be coordinated to move in synchronisation with all the programming that entails,” he explains. The same applies, naturally, to the integration of additional, external axes. “Without all this, we would never be able to meet our high weld expectations.” And when Volprecht says “expectations”, he does tend to understate things; for him, “expectations” means exceptionally high quality standards. Which get higher with every new job he takes on.

This is the fi rst time Lewa has used FANUC robots on its machines. The machine involved on this application is used for producing front axle carriers. Although the Magna machine is already brimming with innovations, Volprecht’s particular point of pride is the combined inspection system, “In terms of quality control – or the quality we produce overall – well, our machine is defi nitely one-of-a-kind.” Numerous factors came together to move Lewa to strike up a partnership with FANUC Robotics. “From the design to the technology, software and service,” reasons Volprecht, “it was a perfect fi t.”

The dual and triple arm technology came into immediate good use. Programming is easy, allowing the system manufacturer to quickly reap the benefi t of the FANUC robots, and the additional positioner axes working in synchronisation. The system is also popular with machine operators on a day-to-day basis, especially when it comes to upgrades.

The right combination of technology and handling robots is crucial to extracting greater profi t from production. When full automation is not the preferred option, it becomes all the more important to link up people and machines properly. “Down the road it will be much more important to think about image processing requirements, parts recognition, automated part picking, quality controls and inspection,” forecasts Volprecht, Lewa managing director, who has years of robot technology experience under his belt.

B R I E F• Very large installation (36 robots)• Arc welding and handling

M A C H I N E• 23 Arc Mate 100iB and

2 Arc Mate 120iB for arc welding • 7 R-2000iB/165F, 2 R-2000iB/125L

and 2 M-710iC/50 for handling • Profi bus • Collision Guard • Programming with FAPT Ladder

and ROBOGUIDE

O U T C O M E• Easier and more reliable programming• Perfect synchronization thanks to multiple

arm technology• Lewa Attendorn is now offi cial FANUC

Robotics Training Centre for Northern Germany

14 MAGNA · LEWA

ROBOTS HAND IN GLOVE The fi rst time Lewa Attendorn used FANUC robots on a machine for its client Magna, it was for a unit that makes front axle carriers. This machine prepares sheet metal pre-cut parts, by welding them into sub-assemblies before joining them to form fi nished component assemblies.

As Andreas Volprecht explains, “The thing that’s different about this machine is the very high level of automation involved in the cell architecture.” When he says “very high”, he certainly means it: even after the machine has done its job, the parts stacked onto carriers undergo no more back-checks by operators.

The fact that operators can rely on the machine to meet 100% quality standards is down to in-line monitoring. Both in-line measurement and seam checks were captured in the machine specifi cation. The checks are handled by two inspection systems.

One system monitors and measures the weld seams, the weld positions, and the seam lengths and volumes. Its vision system also tracks the appearance of pores as the part proceeds through the process. The other measures the dimensions of each component, scanning nearly 75 attributes which it then documents for monitoring purposes. As soon as the results have been confi rmed to standard the front axle carriers are stacked onto racks for transportation.

In essence, this turnkey machine consists of eight stations encompassing nearly 40 robots to manage the welding and handling process. Even if something should go wrong, the overall system is designed to keep at least 50% capacity available. As a result, critical process stations are engineered in parallel. “Both companies – Lewa and FANUC Robotics – can be more than satisfi ed with the outcome,” sums up Volprecht.

Overall, FANUC Robotics only needed to provide a moderate amount of support. But it was proud to be given the opportunity to work with a system integrator with such high levels of expertise.

According to Olaf Kramm, a Tier 1 key account manager at FANUC Robotics, “We were always ready to chip in, but we were actually surprised how little help the system manufacturer needed us. Looking back, we couldn’t have found a more solid partner in assembling technology.” This is another reason why – as the FANUC Robotics partner – Lewa Attendorn is also providing after-sales service and training. Its area of responsibility stretches from the northern tip of Germany down the area around Frankfurt.

Volprecht is emphatic in his assessment that “we’re not the conventional system manufacturer for automotive body in white.” However, Lewa machines are designed along similar lines. In most cases, they’re made up of smaller cells or groups of cells.

The aim of the machine is to add value to operators from the moment they fl ick the switch. In this case this equates to simple re-tooling, or expanding production beyond the originally planned products – without major alteration. “The machine was actually designed to be dismantled,” outlines Volprecht. “You can then continue producing, just with each module in a different position.” To a system manufacturer like Lewa, this is a highly familiar concept.

Products seldom last as long as the machine they were made on. To emphasize what modern technology has brought, Volprecht recounts earlier times: “In the old days, machines were built to automate only one part of the process. Today you separate each part of the process, map each step into individual cells, and then link them all up.” Whether the part to be processed reaches the next cell by hand or automation, depends on a number of factors.

Armed with such a forward-thinking machine design, Lewa Attendorn stands to reap the full benefi ts of FANUC robots in terms of reliability and long service life. Volprecht concludes: “We see ourselves as a manufacturer of made-to-measure solutions for its customers. Sure, the key priority is standards, but we never lose sight of the underlying technology.” Who could ask for a better partnership?

O B V I O U S LY , T O D E S I G N M A C H I N E S T O D A Y , S E V E R A L R O B O T S H A V E T O B E C O O R D I N A T E D T O M O V E I N S Y N C H R O N S A T I O N W I T H A L L T H E P R O G R A M M I N G T H A T E N T A I L S .

16DUAL ARM CONTROL, FANUC ROBOTS SMOOTH PRODUCTION FLOW FOR SCHNEIDER

SCHNEIDER · AIR LIQUIDE WELDING

Schneider Electric, the global manufacturer of electrical switchgear and equipment opened its new Chambery, France, plant in 2003. Already manufacturing in the area, the new facility was built specifi cally for a new range of more stylish and cost effective cabinets.

GLOBAL CORPORATION, SCHNEIDER, HAS INSTALLED A NEW THREE ROBOTSYSTEM INTO ITS SHOWPIECE CHAMBERY MANUFACTURING FACILITY SMOOTHINGITS EXISTING WELDING THROUGHPUT.

The cabinets manufactured in the old Chambery facility had been spot welded and riveted so when MIG welds were specifi ed for the new range, to improve rigidity, robots were an obvious decision to ensure consistency of quality. Automation of all processes is evident in the new facility with manual input restricted to handling and packaging tasks.

Initially two systems were installed by system integrator Air Liquide Welding – automation division (ALW, formerly Commercy Soudure) – to manage both high and low volume throughput. When a decision was made to further automate the welding and handling of higher volume components, proposed solutions were received from four European system integrators.

After a long period – almost two years of investigating solutions offered - Air Liquide Welding was selected again to supply a solution. Mr Maurin, Application Engineer, Schneider, explains, “We took a long time to understand what was needed and the best way to implement it – ALW spent a lot of time with us helping to develop the right solution for our production needs. We built a good working relationship and this gave us the confi dence to go with them.”

ALW was able to provide confi dence in its proposed solution by demonstrating the cell’s operation using FANUC Robotics’ ROBOGUIDE simulation software. Before placing the order Schneider were able to see the system working in a real-time simulation.

The handling robot was unique to ALW‘s proposal and the simulation was able to illustrate its effectiveness and, importantly, its ability to manage in the very limited space available.

B R I E F• Global manufacturer of electrical switchgear• Arc welding and handling of electrical switchgear • 2 robots weld the cabinet frame• A third robot unloads the cabinet and puts it on a

transit pallet• The robot cell communicates with an Automated

Guided Vehicle, which takes the pallet to a next stage

M A C H I N E• Dual Arm confi guration• Development with ROBOGUIDE• 24 welds per frame• Average of 7000 arc starts per day

O U T C O M E• Production in 3 shifts, 7 days a week• Easy programming with Arc Tool• ROBOGUIDE WeldPRO

enabled feasibility tests• Powerful automation with

welding robots linked with handling robot

18 SCHNEIDER · AIR LIQUIDE WELDING

A I R L I Q U I D E W E L D I N G S P E N T AL O T O F T I M E W I T H U S H E L P I N G T O D E V E L O P T H E R I G H T S O L U T I O N F O RO U R P R O D U C T I O N N E E D S .

Schneider’s new welding system has been initially geared up to weld volume production items – cabinet frames. The system comprises three robots – two FANUC Robotics Arc Mate 100iB welding robots and one FANUC R-2000iB/125L robot for unloading and palletising welded frames.

The two welding robots are positioned in an elevated position above a rotating work positioner. A single operator of the cell is responsible for loading components into tooling on the positioned table and actuating the weld sequence when he is out of the loading area.

At this point the welding robots, when they have completed welding the frame, signal the positioner to rotate through 180°. This presents the unwelded components to the robots and also signals the FANUC R-2000iB robot to unload the welded frame from the tooling. The FANUC R-2000iB robot then stacks the completed frame onto a transit pallet which when fully stacked is driven out of the weld system on power rollers.

Further complimenting the cell and meeting the automation objectives of Schneider, the weld cell communicates with an AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) which collects the full pallet from the power rollers and takes it to the next operation in the process.

The two welding robots are controlled through the same FANUC Robotics control system using FANUC’s DualARM Control System. Designed to simplify workcell integration, the DualARM System allows two robots and a positioned to be controlled in a single programme with co-ordinated motion and arc start synchronisation.

Production is over three shifts seven days per week and managed by one operator per shift, which corresponds to more than 200,000 arcs starts in one month.

A touch screen monitor allows programmes to be selected, system status to be interrogated and order input to be made. The monitor connects to a Schneider web server allowing remote interrogation of system status and progress of production orders.

Plans are already in place for the future of the system.“We propose increasing the utilisation of the FANUC robot cell,” commented Mr Chevrier, Applications manager, Schneider. “The system was designed with expansion in mind, by installing another work positioner on the other side of the robots [to the existing positioner] we will be able to utilise the system even further. The system will be able to comfortably weld high volume components on the existing side and lower volume, short runs, on the proposed side.

“Programming the robot is straight-forward using the standard FANUC Robotics welding specifi c software. Training is important and once the torch offset capability is understood and utilised only minimal skills are required to change locations and re-programme for new jobs.“

FANUC Robotics’ DualARM System allows two robots and a positioner to be controlled in a single program with coordinated motion and arc start synchronization. The system provides the optimum solution for dual robot processing on a single positioner.

The DualARM System includes hardware and software designed to simplify workcell integration. Setup time and process development are made easier through intelligent control of two Arc Mate series robots and positioners.The DualARM System provides metalworking manufacturers several key advantages, including:

• Provides a single point of control since both robots are controlled with a single teach pendant and CPU. This allows for easy operation, maintenance, programming and implementation.

• The use of two robots to weld parts is an ideal option for automotive components including axles, IP‘s and chassis.

• Helps expand the boundary for handling applications with heavy-duty payloads such as large automotive parts and truck frames.

• Controller cabinets provide space for extra I/O or auxiliary axis hardware.

• Increases safety by allowing operators to disable one robot to verify programs.

20 TELESKOP · TECHSENS / SOMTECH

Leon Mulder, President of Teleskop, proudly describes his business’ growth, from establishing a small fabrication facility in Poland in 2000 to its present size of 18900 m2 and then on to the future when in 2009 he claims it will be complete – when asked how he knows it will be complete he replies, “Because by then we will have run out of land!”

POLAND BASED TELESKOP WAS A SMALL BUSINESS IN 2000 MAKING SUB ASSEMBLIES FOR ITS BELGIAN PARENT COMPANY – NOW IT’S THE MAINMANUFACTURING FACILITY PRODUCING 12,000 TONS OF STEEL FABRICATEDCOMPONENTS A YEAR – WELDING ROBOTS HAVE BECOME A VITAL PART OF THISBUSINESSES SUCCESS.

On a more serious note, Leon Mulder explains that the reason for Teleskop’s success is people. “Poland has a great workforce and getting the best from that workforce is the same as anywhere else in the world – they need to be well paid and cared for to deliver their best. We understand this and have developed a strong and highly motivated team.

“The average employee age at Teleskop is 32 and at this time we have 40 apprentices who spend 2 days at work and 3 days a week at college. This is unusual for an employer in Poland but because of this we don’t have diffi culty in keeping good workers.”

Manufacturing telescopic crane booms and container handling equipment for leading businesses such as Liebherr, Faun, Terex, Manitowoc and Bromma makes welding a core operation at Teleskop. Welding represents over 90% of its manufacturing process so control of quality and cost in this area is of paramount importance.

B R I E F• Manufacturing of telescopic crane booms and

container handling equipment• Welding concerns 90% of manufacturing process• Rapid growth, which implies needs for productivity

increase

M A C H I N E• 8 FANUC robots: Arc Mate 120iB, M-16iB• Lincoln arc welding equipment

O U T C O M E• The job of two men in 16 hours can be completed

by one man and a robot in 4 hours• Strongly enhanced quality in welding• 6 more robots are to be installed in 2008

2008YEAR OF THE ROBOT FOR TELESKOP

22 TELESKOP · TECHSENS / SOMTECH

R O B O T S A R E E S S E N T I A L T O K E E P U S C O M P E T I T I V E A N D K E E P W O R KI N T H E C O U N T R Y.

Teleskop currently has eight FANUC Robotics welding robots which it has installed over a three year period and plans to install a further six in 2008. Experience gained over this period has given Teleskop’s team the confi dence to undertake complex applications and with each installation it aims to go that ‘little bit further’.

Its latest system comprises a FANUC Robotics Arc Mate 120iB mounted in an inverted position on a 15m long gantry. Used for welding brackets and fi tments to fi nish assemble crane booms, the system controls ten co-ordinated axes from a single FANUC controller.

Critical to the operation of crane booms is the accurate positioning and welding of the locking discs. These are welded around their circumference by a FANUC Arc Mate 120iB which, after the boom has been positioned in the cell, performs a search routine to accurately locate the disc before welding. Once located the robot offsets its programme to compensate prior to commencing welding.

In a large welding hall, which Teleskop is developing as its robot centre there are now fi ve robots welding crane booms. The committed intentions of Teleskop to automate as many operations as possible are plain to see - a programming and development area boasts its own dedicated FANUC Robotics M-16iB robot.

This robot is used for developing programmes which when proven are transferred to a specifi c production robot where locations are adjusted. The facility allows the robot to be base mounted or inverted as required.Training in programming and operation is regarded as a vital element to success by Teleskop and two training offi cers also have the use of the development robot.

A two robot system in the ‘Robot Centre’, using two Arc Mate 120iB robots, welds container straddle carriers, each robot making three passes along the full length of each carrier.

Specifying all systems themselves, Teleskop contracts out to Belgium based systems integrator, Techsens/Somtech, for installation of all its FANUC robots. “We’ve focused on FANUC Robotics for all robots – we get very good information from FANUC on the latest technology such as external axis and seam tracking. In addition they have a good relationship with Lincoln [welding equipment] which is important to us – Lincoln is well represented in Poland,” commented Wim Ceuppens, Production Manager, Teleskop.

So why does Teleskop embrace robotics and further seek areas where they can be utilised? Wim Ceuppens explains, “It’s not that we can’t get welders to work here but we’re also well known for looking after our employees. We don’t look at Poland as a cheap workforce – we look at it as a quality workforce and look after our staff appropriately.

“Robots are essential to keep us competitive and keep work in the country - the returns on investment are very good for us when a typical job that takes two men 16 hours can be completed by one man and a robot in 4 hours and as a major bonus looks better as well.”

Teleskop ranks consistently high quality as foremost in its reasons for its dramatic growth rate. Keeping its manufacturing process in-house and under control is seen as core to its high quality levels. Using fi ve machine centres, laser and plasma cutting makes sure that ‘fi t-up’ of components in the robot weld cells is consistent.

Teleskop is on target to achieve its target to ‘complete the factory’ by 2009 as growth of the business continues. In reality completion will never be achieved as this business absorbs technology into its manufacturing and continues its dynamic growth.

SINGLE ROBOT DOUBLES WELDING CAPACITY FOR REFRIGERATED VEHICLE BUILDER

CHEREAU · AIR LIQUIDE WELDING

One of Europe’s leaders in the manufacture and supply of refrigerated goods vehicles, Chereau, employs over 650 people from its French sites in Avranches and Ducey. Although a highly competitive market sector, Chereau maintains its competitive edge by its ability to deliver high quality customised vehicles that meet its customers’ specifi c needs.

W H E N F R E N C H C O A C H B U I L D E R C H E R E A U H A D A 2 0 0 D AY F O R W A R D O R D E R B O O K T O M E E T , I T L O O K E DT O R O B O T I C W E L D I N G T O H E L PM E E T D E M A N D .

A market share in France of 48% and in the EU of 18% sees Chereau producing over 3500 chassis annually – the most popular product being its semi-trailer with customised bodywork. Producing vehicles from 3.5 tons to 39 tons Chereau offers over 500 options to customers including refrigeration and rolling gear. Chereau’s renowned quality of manufacture and conformity to regulations throughout Europe remain the core factor for customers selecting a Chereau product.

In 2006 a project team was tasked with reviewing its manufacturing processes and resources. The audit concluded in recommending the use of welding robots in the chassis fabrication area.

In fact Chereau wasn’t that new to automation as it had already successfully employed a dedicated automatic welding machine designed and built by Air Liquide Welding (ALW). Once again ALW, together with several other systems builders were contacted for specifi c advice and recommendations in this area. Philippe Rabœuf, Applications Engineer, Chereau, comments, “To maintain everyone’s confi dence in our ‘fi rst robot experience’ we selected what we felt to be the most straight forward sub-assembly that involved a large amount of welding. The selected component was the hitch plate positioned at the front end of all semi-trailer chassis.”

“ALW proposed a solution which met our requirements. Of greatest importance to us was the fact that ALW approached the requirement with expertise in welding automation as their core skill and not from a general robotics angle”

ALW has a strong working relationship with FANUC Robotics and trials were carried out at ALW’s facility with a FANUC robot to illustrate the capability. Those trials met Chereau’ requirements of high deposition levels, mechanical characteristics and welding speed.”

Installed in August 2007, the system comprises three welding zones – all of which can be accessed by a single FANUC Robotics Arc Mate 120iB long reach robot. Mounted in an inverted position on a centrally located cantilever arm, the robot is able to weld in any of the three zones while tacking operations are undertaken manually in the other two areas.

Two zones are duplicated and the 3rd zone consists of a head and tail stock work positioner. Plate components are initially manually tacked prior to welding by the FANUC robot. Tacked plates remain in the tooling and the Arc Mate robot moves into the zone ready to commence welding.

Operating in the inverted position allows the Arc Mate full access to the plate without further movement from the cantilever arm. Any movement required by the head and tail stock positioner is controlled by the FANUC controller from the robot’s weld programme.

The selection process for a suitable application was also assisted by the diffi culty in attracting skilled welders – the plate has over 110 fi llet welds requiring high deposition making it a diffi cult task to undertake manually on a continuous basis. In order to achieve this welded sub-assembly six people were required over a two shift period compared to the robotic system which requires three operators over a two shift period.

“The robot has identifi ed inconsistencies in our supplied parts – these inconsistencies, mainly dimensional, are not normally identifi ed by manual welding as the operator compensates during the welding process. The robot hasn’t been programmed to compensate so we need to make sure that all parts are supplied within tolerance. The overall result is that we now produce a more consistent product and this ultimately relates back to improved control of quality.”

This fi rst robot system for Chereau has been important to illustrate the way that automation can benefi t the business; issues such as introducing robotics to the existing culture have been successful as has the introduction of new skills to the existing welding operators. For Chereau it is clear that an important factor to achieve positive results is to work with a systems integrator that can illustrate both leadership and expertise in the welding process and a strong relationship with a world leading robotics manufacturer.

Philippe RabœufApplications Engineer, Chereau

B R I E F• Refrigerated vehicle builder Chereau is a market leader and

innovator maintaining market leadership through high quality and meeting specifi c customer requirements

• Employs 650 people producing 3500 vehicles per year• Increased world-wide demand in refrigerated lorry

has created rapid business growth • First robot system implemented with the aim of

having a positive impact on workforce• Strong commercial relationships between

system integrator and robot company are essential for successful automation systems

M A C H I N E• Arc Mate 120iB• Extended Axes Control

O U T C O M E• Weld cycle time of 37 minutes instead of 50• New robot system on target for less than 2.5 years ROI• New single robot system has doubled welding capacity• Long term quality assurance (supply chain) improvements an

unexpected benefi t

26SHIFT TO ROBOTICS

TSP METAL · ROBOTIC SK

The Slovak Republic has seen signifi cant growth in its automotive industry over recent years which has brought welcome demands to the country’s manufacturing sector. The need to supply consistently high quality products means that companies are increasingly looking to automate their production processes.

DIPL. ING. JAROSLAV VACULČIAK, PRODUCTION DIRECTOR OF TSP METAL,S.R.O, IN THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC EXPLAINS HIS COMPANY‘S EXPERIENCEOF IMPLEMENTING A WELDING ROBOT SYSTEM FOR THE FIRST TIME.

With target objectives of automating production as much as effi ciently possible, companies are dependent on the skills and experience of robot integrators to help them with specifi c applications and processes.

One of these Slovakian integrators is Robotic SK, Ltd., which supplies robots and engineers complete robot solutions including, welding, handling and painting.

When TSP Metal located at Dunajska Streda, decided to switch to robotic automation, the system integrator Robotic SK to advise, design and recommend suitable equipment. As a metal working production business the greatest effi ciencies TSP could benefi t from were initially identifi ed in the welding area. Robotic SK designed a robot welding cell based around a detailed assessment of their production requirements and specifi ed a FANUC robot. Welding equipment included Binzel torch and wire feed and a Kemppi power source together with a weld positioning turntable.

TSP Metal’s management team gave the go ahead to purchase the system from Robotic SK after a detailed analysis of the proposal – the aim of having the system operating in production as quickly as possible was made.

A good working relationship with Robotic SK developed very quickly and contributed signifi cantly to the smooth implantation of the system. In fact after only 24 hours following installation, the robot system was operating in full production. The installation involved the straight-forward interfacing of the FANUC robot, weld power source and welding equipment and inputing the required weld parameters for the products. The FANUC robot’s programming fl exibility allowed to build in inspection routines at frequencies to maintain our quality procedures.

An in-depth training program took place after the installation to ensure operators were competent in programming and system safety. Training focused on the fl exibility of the system to store all the programs for product variants allowing fast change over and minimum down time. In addition to storing variations of weld locations the convenience of stored weld parameters was also a great benefi t and an important contributor to product consistency.

The overall view of TSP Metal is that this has been a very successful project. The customer’s experience with FANUC Robotics and Robotic SK has been very good and a strong working relationship has developed with the three companies – so good are the results are that we have already begun the implementation of a second project – a robotic system for sheet metal forming.

I N F A C T A F T E R O N LY 2 4 H O U R S F O L L O W I N G I N S T A L L A T I O N , T H ER O B O T S Y S T E M W A S O P E R A T I N G I N F U L L P R O D U C T I O N .

B R I E F• Metal parts welding• Quality issues• Capacity problem due to lack of professional welders

and high staff turnover• Brand new customer with no robotics experience

M A C H I N E• 1 Arc Mate 120iBe• Binzel torch• Kemppi KempArc 300 power source

O U T C O M E• Complete installation in only 1 day• Perfect quality: customer now controls

1 piece every 50 (instead of 1 every 10 with manual welding)

• Capacity problem solved: robot replaces 5 people now employed elsewhere in the company

• Very high productivity: customer impressed by the minimum downtime

Dipl. Ing. Jaroslav Vaculčiak Production Director TSP Metal s.r.o.

28 TSP METAL · ROBOTIC SK

ADVANTAGES OF ROBOTICS SOLUTIONS

The main advantage from using robots in the volume production has been the elimination of manual operators from the welding process. Consistency of the process is critical and this has helped TSP with large orders to deliver on time and to a high quality level.

The robot has allowed improving production planning. Before installing the system, when production was planned, human factors such as sickleave were an unknown fl uctuation - a global problem in the industry.

Another benefi t of the robot’s consistent performance is that TSP is able to reduce the frequency of inspection during production runs. This helps to be more confi dent about quality and delivery timings.

The productivity of the robotic cell is very high and continuous – it doesn’t need to rest, doesn’t get sick and of course doesn’t leave for a 5% payrise with another company!

TSP was very surprised that the robot had such a positive motivational effect on the workforce. They are very aware that the robot does the work of up to fi ve welders and that productivity had increased with a short-term return on investment. This has allowed transferring workers to other areas to meet the increased demands on capacity.

The effect on existing welders has also been positive – they are competing with the robot – trying to match quality and productivity rates. They have adopted the FANUC robot as a fellow worker.

In conclusion the experience to date has proved the FANUC robot to be very high quality and because TSP had no software issues or breakdowns, downtime has been minimal. Maintenance is very simple and even less skilled personnel can be trained to undertake routine tasks.

So for TSP Metal this project has delivered maximum satisfaction and they look forward implementing robot system number two – a FANUC Robotics sheet metal bending system.

T H E P R O D U C T I V I T Y O F T H ER O B O T I C C E L L I S V E R Y H I G HA N D C O N T I N U O U S .

S O F O R T S P MP R O J E C T H A S D E L I V E R E D M A X I M U M S A T I S F A C T I O N .

IN TANDEM – FOR SOLID DRUMS

BOMAG · EUROB

In Germany, construction equipment can be

manufactured at a profi t. Just ask BOMAG,

one of the world’s leading manufacturers of

roadwork machines. With 1,850 employees

worldwide and 23% market share, BOMAG is

considered the leading expert in intelligent

compaction and asphalt technology – in an

industry that revolves around solid drums.

EUROB ENGINEERING FOR BOMAG, GERMANY.

Manufacturing these steel rollers for use in soil, asphalt, and refuse compaction ranks as one of the most important production tasks at BOMAG. “Because they’re so central to the quality of our machines, we keep the production of drums and compaction units in-house,” says Ralf Junker, production manager.

Precise requirements – perfect teamworkThe brief: answer the special requirements of production and boost capacity by accelerating the welding process. To achieve this without sacrifi cing quality, the Augsburg-based company EuRob Engineering – a FANUC system integrator in Germany – in January 2007 devised a wholly new kind of machine for the main BOMAG factory. The machine in overview: confi gured as dual arms, two Arc Mate 120iB FANUC robots weld parts weighing up to 6 tons using LINCOLN welding technology.

“It was primarily the Dual Arm technology that really won over the welding experts at BOMAG,” emphasizes Gerd-Volker Klaas, EuRob account representative. All 17 axes on the system can be operated through one controller, and select software features such as Dual Drive, Dual Arm Through-Arc Seam Tracking, Dual Arm Touch Sensing, multi-path welding and LINCOLN Tandem Welding MIG set this FANUC machine apart from any other, the world over.

And the results are highly impressive: 360° two-ply seams now take just 35 minutes – that’s up to 30% faster than previous systems. This leap in production throughput – hand-in-hand with proven FANUC robot reliability – were just what the customer had been looking for. “Our production runs on three shifts, sometimes starting on Sunday evening,” says Klaas. “So our equipment has to be absolutely faultless. What’s more, we have to be 110% sure everything will run smoothly.”

B R I E F• Automated high-performance production

of street rollers weighing up to 6 tons

M A C H I N E• 17 axes, 1 controller • Dual Drive• Dual Arm Through-Arc Seam Tracking• Dual Arm Touch Sensing• Multi-path welding• LINCOLN Tandem MIG welding

O U T C O M E• 30% faster production

32 BOMAG · EUROB

Astonishing dimensions – astonishing performance

The machine mostly produces drums for street rollers and is designed to handle parts weighing up to 6 tons. The smallest drums welded in the cell tip the scales at around 100 kg and are anywhere between 700 and 1800 mm wide and 600 and 2500 mm long. In short, anything but standard.

The machine’s dimensions are equally astonishing. With a footprint of 8 by 20 m, it far exceeds normal cell sizes. The entire machine also swivels 45% in both directions to ensure a perfectly fl at welding position – crucial to meeting requirements dictated by high weld deposition rates. Swiveling the tilt-and-turn mechanism to an upright position dips the lower end 2.8 m underneath the workfl oor of the production area. This only leaves 50 cm between the upper end and the indoor crane. As a result, a large part of the machine “disappears” into the fl oor.

Controlled precision

From day one, ROBOGUIDE/WeldPro – proprietary FANUC simulation software – helped BOMAG determine exactly how the machine was shaping up. And what a success it was! During early planning it soon became clear that the equipment originally lined up for introduction would have never been able to do the job. Perfect results at maximum speed could only be achieved with a particular torch angle. This was also a perfect opportunity to play to the fl exibility of FANUC robots – without hassle of delay, EuRob adapted the matching Abicor-Binzel standard torches to the needs of welding cells.

Whereas touch sensors monitor quality in pre-production, to ensure that the welding process runs impeccably, the system banks on automatic through-arc seam tracking to safeguard quality directly via the arc. Specially designed FANUC Dual Arm Through-Arc Seam Tracking ensures that the programmed weld is adhered to precisely – and deviations automatically corrected. As a fi nal quality check, BOMAG experts inspect the weld fi rst-hand. “Our people on the machine have been so well trained,” boasts Harald Assmann, a member of the management team for cellular manufacturing at BOMAG, “that they can spot weld deviations just by the sound the arc makes.”

A COMPLETE SUCCESS: BOMAG IS SO PLEASED WITH RESULTS THAT IT INTENDS TO PURCHASE MORE MACHINES WITH FANUC AND LINCOLN TECHNOLOGY. IN FACT, FURTHER PROJECTS ARE ALREADY IN THE PIPELINE WITH EUROB, THE FANUCSYSTEM INTEGRATOR.

F A N U C – N O . 1 I N F A C T O R Y A U T O M A T I O N A N D R O B O T S

FANUC Robotics Benelux Tel.: +32-15-207-157 www.fanucrobotics.be

FANUC Robotics Czech s.r.o.Tel.: +420-234-072-900 www.fanucrobotics.cz

FANUC Robotics Deutschland GmbHTel.: +49-7158-9873-0www.fanucrobotics.de

FANUC Robotics France Tel.: +33-1-69-89-7000 www.fanucrobotics.fr

FANUC Robotics Ibérica S. L. Tel.: +34-93-664-1335 www.fanucrobotics.es

FANUC Robotics Italia S. r. l. Tel.: +39-02-9345-601 www.fanucrobotics.it

FANUC Robotics Magyarország Kft. Tel.: +420-234-072-900 www.fanucrobotics.eu

FANUC Robotics Polska Tel.: +48-22-54-80-131 www.fanucrobotics.pl

FANUC Robotics Schweiz Tel.: +41-56-641-03-70 www.fanucrobotics.it

FANUC Robotics (UK) LtdTel.: +44-2476-63-96-69 www.fanucrobotics.co.uk

P U S H T H E B U T TO N

MARCH 2008LINE

ARC WELDING

8BROUGHT TO YOU ONLY BY FANUC ROBOTICS:

• Specially designed Arc Tool Robot software

Standard with every FANUC Welding Line robot: specially designed FANUC Arc Tool Robot software with unique welding programs and all the options you need to perfectly engineer welds – incredibly easily, incredibly quickly.

A highlight: located on the robot, the multi-equipment function runs off any common power source. Since the robot selects each power source independently, it governs the resulting weld to ensure optimum, reliable quality.

• Trendsetting multi-arm control and multi-robot function

Thanks to the unique FANUC multi-arm control and the in-built multi-robot function, you can synchronize up to 4 robots and a total of 40 axes with their positioners. An added benefi t: the fl exibility you need to arrange them into independent, profi table cells.

• Standard: integrated iRVision system – just plug and play!

We’ve taught our robots to see! Now every FANUC robot comes standard with vision on the FANUC R-30iA controller.

Simply install the software you need, plug in the camera, and – that’s all there is to it! iRVision with the FANUC multirobot function arranges cells to allow one robot to move and hold the welding part while the others then carry out the weld. The outcome: perfect welds, and no input from factory operators.

• Simple offl ine programming

Every FANUC robot is easy to program offl ine. Our one-of-a-kind ROBOGUIDE software acts as an excellent programming platform offering a wide range of options. Each one is suited to offl ine programming – even the multi-robot function and the iRVision system.

Take the handy WeldPro option, a multifunctional tool which is ideal for evaluations and planning. Essentially, WeldPro is a virtual robot for simulating all the functions of a real robot, from design to machine model testing, right on your computer. It also runs accessibility and cycle time studies. WeldPro imports fi nalized CAD part and cell data so you can see, try out, and optimize the fi nished system before it’s built.

10 FANUC maintenance station

FANUC M-710iC robot: the complete FANUC robot range can perform handling operations, from 2 to 700 kg payload. Contact your local FANUC Robotics subsidiary for further information

Power source: FANUC supports most standard market sources

Wire feed system: provided by our partners

Torch: compatibility with most common torches

Camera for the FANUC Integrated Vision System (Page 42)

FANUC ROBOGUIDE offl ine programming and simulation system with welding options (Page 40)

FANUC R-30iA controller (Page 28), including• controller with iPendant: follow the process with colour GUI• dedicated Arc Tool operating system (Page 32)• software options (Page 36)• integrated vision hardware as standard (Page 42)

FANUC positioner: perfect combination with the robot (Page 24)

FANUC Arc Welding robots: made to do the welding job (Pages 4-23)

100iC100iC

Arc Mate100iC

R-30iA6 10 ± 0.08 130 1420 340/360 250 290 380 380 720 210 190 210 400 400 600 21.6/0.63 21.6/0.63 9.8/0.15

100iC/6L 6 6 ± 0.1 135 1632 340/360 250 447 380 380 720 210 190 210 400 400 600 15.7/0.63 10.1/0.38 5.9/0.061

THE NEW ARC MATE 100iC IS DEDICATED TO WELDING APPLICATIONS WITH 10KG PAYLOAD AND 1420MM REACH. THE ARC MATE 100iC ROBOT IS IDEALFOR TIG, MIG, MAG, WIG AND LASER WELDING APPLICATIONS.

Weight

1420 mm

1632 mm

ADDITIONAL MOUNTING FACILITY ON J3 ARM FOR WIRE FEED UNITReducing weld harness length, providing closer control to the wire feed

BEST PAYLOAD AND INERTIA IN ITS CLASS• Best payload in its category, up to 10kg• Ideal for loading and unloading applications • High allowable wrist moments and

inertias for complex tools and mounting; ability to handle tools at high speed.

• Flexible use of the robot and possibility to mount e.g. a vision sensor

INTEGRATED CABLE ANDHOLLOW WRIST FOR WELDING• Hollow Wrist (50mm diameter)

and cantilevered J3 Arm for integrated cables and hoses

• Integrated wire feed control cable, with shielding gas hose and welding power cables.

• Compared to traditional dress packages, which are mounted externally on the robot’s arm, the new Arc Mate’s internal routing allows the dress package to follow the motion range of the robot

• The internal dress package also makes it extremely easy to program, operate and maintain, and ensures a longer cable life

• Avoid collisions and cable interference with work piece and fi xturing and maximize tool rotation range

• Easy integration and use of water or air coolers

FLOOR AND CEILING MOUNTING (ANGLE AND WALL ALSO POSSIBLE)Easier access to the machine being serviced Maximized use of the robot work envelope

MOTION SPEED ENHANCEMENT• increased axis speed by an average of

11% compared to Arc Mate 100iB • increased acceleration performance:

· staggered intermittent welding: 11.65 sec (instead of 13.71)

· tack welding: 6.94 sec (instead of 8.07)

SINGLE CABLE BETWEEN ROBOTAND CONTROLLER• faster installation• reduced spare parts• easier maintenance

SLIM PROFILE DESIGN• Enable robots to be positioned in close

proximity • Line width can be reduced • Floor space is used effectively

STANDARD AIR AND ELECTRIC CONNECTIONS PROVIDED TO AXIS J3Integrated air and electrical services from J1 to J3• Short Connections to Tool • Increased wiring reliability • Proven Reliability (factory built)

HARDWARE OPTION: TIG (HIGH FREQUENCY)PROTECTION KIT AVAILABLEProtects the robot to be used for TIG welding and high frequency applications:• No damage to electronic components• Allows the use of the same robot in

different welding applications• Reduction in spare parts

HARDWARE OPTION: TORCH MAINTENANCE STATIONThe torch maintenance station cleans and dresses arc welding torches automatically.This option is available for all FANUC robots.

F E A T U R E S A N D B E N E F I T S

ARC MATE 100iC

Additional mounting facility for the wire feed unit on the J3 arm plus a shorter dressout package provides closer control to the wire feed.

The best payload and inertia in its classBoasting an unrivalled payload in its class – up to 10 kg – the new Arc Mate 100iC is ideal for loading and unloading applications. With particularly high torques and inertia at the wrist, the robot can be easily linked up to complex tools. To further enhance fl exibility, simply upgrade with the FANUC iR Vision-System – and plug and play!

Accelerated axis speedOn average the axis moves 11 % faster than the Arc Mate 100iB – the same goes for acceleration and communication rates. The outcome: cycle times slashed from 13.71 s to 11.65 s!

Only one cable between the mechanical unit and controllerHow you benefi t: quicker set-ups, fewer replacement parts, more straightforward maintenance.

A remarkably slim mechanical unitThanks to a streamlined base, the new Arc Mate 100iC saves valuable mounting space in tight areas.

Standard air and electrical connections from J1 to J3 Factory built and ex-works, the new Arc Mate 100iC comes with wiring inside the mechanical unit. How you benefi t: shorter connections to the tool and ultimate reliability.

MADE TO DO THE JOB!

Robot model Controller Controlled axes

Max. load capacity at wrist [kg]

Repeatability [mm]

Mechanical weight [kg] Reach [mm]

Motion range [˚] Maximum speed [˚/s] J4 Moment [Nm]/

Inertia [kgm2]

J5 Moment [Nm]/

Inertia [kgm2]

J6 Moment [Nm]/

Inertia [kgm2]IP Rating

J1 J2 J3 J4 J5 J6 J1 J2 J3 J4 J5 J6

Body IP54 std. wrist & J3 arm

-170 °

(-180 °)

(+180 °)

+170 °

143140

150 640 01000

143140

90.5 123

-170°)

(-180°)

(+180°)

+170°

143140

150 860 1000

143140

181199

210 123

20.020.0

127.0 127.0

DIMENSIONS

Arc Mate 100iC

Top view

Side Front

J5 AXIS ROTATION CENTER

MOTION RANGE OF J5 AXIS ROTATION CENTER

Arc Mate 100iC/6L

Top view

SideFront

J5 AXIS ROTATION CENTER

MOTION RANGE OF J5 AXIS ROTATION CENTER

Footprint Arc Mate 100iC

ROTATION CENTEROF J1 AXIS

4-Ø18 THRUØ26 C‘ BORE DP5

(MOUNTING FACE)

100iB/6S

120iBe100iB

Arc Mate

100iBe R-J3iB Mate E

(R-30iA)

6 6 ± 0.08 238*** 1373 340 250 340 380 280 720 150 160 170 400 400 520 15.7/0.63 9.8/0.17 (0.22) 5.9/0.06

120iBe 6 20 ± 0.08 320*** 1667 340 250 460 400 280 900 165 165 175 350 340 520 39.2/0.88 39.2/0.88 19.6/0.25

100iB/6S

R-30iA

6 6/10 * ± 0.08 135 951 340/360 250 310 380 280 720 200 200 260/200 400 400 720/520 15.7/0.63 9.8/0.22 5.9/0.06/*

120iB 6 20 ± 0.08 220 1667 340/360 250 460 400 280 900 165 165 175 350 340 520 39.2/0.88 39.2/0.88 19.6/0.25

120iB/10L 6 10 ± 0.1 220 1885 340/360 250 455 400 280 900 165 165 175 175 340 520 22/0.63 22/0.63 9.8/0.15

al versionm

modelcal versionarm

Weight

1667 mm

951 mm

1373 mm

1667 mm

20 Kg 6 Kg

THE ARC MATE iB SERIES OFFERS 6-AXES ROBOTS DEDICATED TO WELDINGAPPLICATIONS WITH PAYLOADS RANGING FROM 5 TO 20KG AND REACHESFROM 700 MM TO 1885 MM. THE ARC MATE iB ROBOTS ARE SUITABLE FORTIG, MIG, MAG, WIG AND LASER WELDING APPLICATIONS.

HIGH SPEED BETWEEN WELDSThe robot coupled with the advanced FANUCcontroller offers high axes speed whichreduces time for movement between welds

FLOOR, CEILING (ANGLE AND WALL)MOUNTING METHODCeiling and angle mounted robots provide:• Easier access to the machine being serviced• Easier access to the parts• Allows maximised use of the robot work envelope• Some restrictions exist for the

angle and wall mounting

STANDARD AIR AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONSPROVIDED TO AXIS J3Integrated air and electrical services from J1 to J3• Short connections to tool• Increased wiring reliability• Proven reliability (factory built)

ADDITIONAL MOUNTING FACILITY ONJ3 ARM FOR WIRE FEED UNITReducing weld harness length, providingcloser control to the wire feed

MOTORS DIRECTLY COUPLED TO THE REDUCER• Simplifi ed mechanical unit• Reduced breakdown risk• Compact and reliable solution• High accuracy and minimum backlash

FANUC EXCLUSIVITY: ARC MATE 100iBEAND ARC MATE 120iBE (ECONOMY MODELS)• Reduced investment• Cost optimised unit• Simple confi guration

· No EE connector and air pipe wired to J3· BETA motors (instead of ALPHA)· Reduced OP box· No ETHERNET Interface as standard

- but available as an option

HARDWARE OPTION: TIG (HIGH FREQUENCY)PROTECTION KIT AVAILABLEProtects the robot to be used for TIG weldingand high frequency applications:• No damage to electronic components• Allows the use of the same robot in

ARC MATE iB SERIES

* Arc Mate 100iB/6S confi gurable for 10 kg payload *** including the controller

Repeatability [mm]

Inertia [kgm2]

J5 Moment [Nm]/

Inertia [kgm2]

J6 Moment [Nm]/

J1 J2 J3 J4 J5 J6 J1 J2 J3 J4 J5 J6

IP54 (body and wrist)

Body IP54 std. (IP55 optional) wrist & J3 arm

+170°

–170°R951

100430150

171.7178.2

150 740

226170

-170°

ARC Mate 120iB R1667

ARC Mate 120iB/10L R1885

ø25H7

ø50h7

260 23

150 150153

15061551000

140 186

186178172

150 1533000351

150 740 100

3264701050

1881 553653653

170 234

198 234

160160320320

185185

89.5 76.3

50h7ø

25H7ø

10Arc Mate 100iB/6S

Arc Mate 120iB Arc Mate 120iB/10L

Top view

Side FrontBack

J5-AXIS ROTATION CENTER

ARC MATE 120iB

ARC MATE 120iB/10L

Footprint Arc Mate 100iB Series

Flange Wrist Arc Mate 100iB Series4-M6 DEPTH 10EQUALLY SPACED ONCIRCUMFERENCE Ø40

Ø 6H7 DEPTH 10CIRCUMFERENCE Ø4

4-Ø18 THRUØ26 C‘ BORE DP5

(MOUNTING FACE)

DIMENSIONS

Arc Mate 100iBe

Top view

Arc Mate 120iBe

Top view

Footprint Arc Mate 120iB

Flange Wrist Arc Mate 120iB

4Ø18THROUGHØ26 FACING DEPTH 5

6H7 DEPTH 10ON 40 B.C.

4-M6 DEPTH 10EQ.SP. ON 40 B.C.

J4(380°)

J3(310°)

J6(720°)

J5(280°)

J2(250°)

J1(340°)

Top view

Side FrontBack

200iC/5H

LR Mate

R-30iA Mate

6 5 ± 0.02 27 704 340/360 200 388 380 240 720 350 350 400 450 450 720 11.9/0.3 11.9/0.3 6.7/0.1

IP67200iC/5H 5 5 ± 0.02 26 704 340/360 200 388 240 720 — 350 350 400 450 720 — 11.9/0.3 6.7/0.1 —

200iC/5L 6 5 ± 0.03 29 892 340/360 230 373 380 240 720 270 270 270 450 450 720 11.9/0.3 11.9/0.3 6.7/0.1

70404 mm70404

70404 mm

Weight

able in a number of models for welding:

rd versiong arm version

T H E L R M AT E R O B O T S E R I E S O F F E R S T H E S M A L L E S T M O D E L S W I T H I NT H E FA N U C R O B O T R A N G E , F R O M 2 T O 5 K G PAY LO A D . T H E Y A R E I D E A LF O R FA S T A N D P R E C I S E A P P L I C AT I O N S I N A L L E N V I R O N M E N T S . T H E YR U N O N T H E R - 3 0 iA M AT E C O M PA C T C O N T R O L L E R , W H I C H R E Q U I R E SM I N I M U M S PA C E .

LR MATE SERIES

VERY HIGH THROUGHPUT LR MATE 200iCThe LR Mate 200iC brings:• Calculated TCP speed of more

than 4 meters/sec• Cycle time of 120 cycles/minThis makes it the fastest robot in its class.

SEALED MECHANICAL UNITS• Robot can be mounted inside

the machine tool• Reduced installation costs

INTEGRATED END EFFECTOR SERVICES• Pneumatic and electric cabling to

the valves placed near the fl ange,increasing system reliability

• Two standard integrated double acting air solenoids (3rd valve available as option)

FLOOR, CEILING, ANGLE AND WALL MOUNT POSSIBLE• Robot can be mounted on the fl oor and on

the ceiling without any restrictions, angle and wall mounting possible (with restriction)

• Better use of space within envelope

COMPACT ROBOT DESIGN• Easy to integrate into a workcell• Reduced fl oor space• Less interference area• Reduced investment

FLIP OVER CAPABILITY• Reduces cycle time• Allows more fl exible cell designs• Allows several robots to work

together in close proximity• Full working envelope when robot

mounted up side down• No interference with robot itself

”SEVERE DUST LIQUID PROTECTION (SDLP)”WITH COMPLETE IP67 AS STANDARDRobot entirely IP 67: Dustproof and can be immersed in water

SMALL COMPACT CONTROLLER R-30iA Mate as standard

LR MATE 200iC/5H: COST-EFFECTIVE 5-AXES UNITThe LR Mate 200iC/5H offers a cost-effective solution for every application where axis J4 of the LR Mate 200iC is not necessary.

HOLLOW JOINT CONSTRUCTION FOR REDUCERS• Allows cable routing to reduce wear · Reduced maintenance · Lower lifetime costs · Increased uptime · Higher productivity

a) Also available with R-J3iB controller.

Repeatability [mm]

Inertia [kgm2]

J5 Moment [Nm]/

Inertia [kgm2]

J6 Moment [Nm]/

J1 J2 J3 J4 J5 J6 J1 J2 J3 J4 J5 J6

-180°

+180°

-170°

+170°

128104 123

19098.5

513170

7532080

-170°

-180°

+180°

+170°

123101 4

80 410 75

170 742

R 892R

14 DIMENSIONS

J5-AXIS CENTER

MOTION RANGE OFJ5-AXIS CENTER

Front Side

Top view

(OPTION)

LR Mate 200iC/5L

MOTION RANGE OFJ5-AXIS

(OPTION)

Top view

(OPTION)

LR Mate 200iCLR Mate 200iC/5H

M-710iC

R-30iA

6 50 ± 0.07 560 2050 360 225 440 720 250 720 175 175 175 250 250 355 206/28 206/28 127/11

50S 6 50 ± 0.07 545 1360 360 169 376 720 250 720 175 175 175 250 250 355 206/28 206/28 127/11

70 6 70 ± 0.07 560 2050 360 225 440 720 250 720 160 120 120 225 225 225 294/28 294/28 147/11

20L 6 20 ± 0.15 540 3110 360 225 432 400 280 900 175 175 180 350 360 600 39.2/0.88 39.2/0.88 19.6/0.25

Weight

2050 mm3110 mm

1360 mm

The M-710iC for welding is available in 4 different models: • M-710iC/50: 50kg payload, Standard model• M-710iC/50S: 50kg payload, Short Arm (1360mm)• M-710iC/20L: 20kg, Long arm (3110mm)• M-710iC/70: 70kg payload, Standard model

THE INNOVATIVE M-710 iC SERIES OF ROBOTS IS DESIGNED TO HANDLEMEDIUM PAYLOADS (20 TO 70KG) WITH A SLIM WRIST, RIGID ARM AND SMALLFOOTPRINT, SUITABLE FOR A WIDE RANGE OF APPLICATION.

M-710iC SERIES

BEST PAYLOAD AND INERTIA IN ITS CLASS20kg, 50kg or 70 kg payload and large allowableaxes inertias are ideal for handling large workpieces such as glass panes and steel panels

HIGHEST AXES SPEED• Makes it the fastest robot in its class• Allows handling larger or heavier work pieces• Allows servicing larger and higher pallets

HIGH MECHANICAL RIGIDITYSuitable for constant force applications (such aspolishing, deburring...) and for process applications(arc welding, spot welding, laser welding, other welding, glueing, parts handling, defl ashing...)

STANDARD AIR AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONSPROVIDED TO AXIS J3Integrated air and electrical services from J1 to J3• Short connections to tool• Increased wiring reliability• Proven reliability (factory built)

FLOOR AND CEILING MOUNTING(ANGLE AND WALL WITH RESTRICTIONS)• Easier access to the machine being serviced• Maximised use of the robot work envelope

FLIP OVER CAPABILITY• Reduces cycle time• Allows more fl exible cell designs• Allows several robots to work

together in close proximity• Full working envelope when robot

mounted up side down

COMPACT WRIST: NO MOTORS AND IP 67• No electrical elements at wrist: all motors for wrist

motion are mounted on the robot‘s „shoulder“, J3.· Reduced risk of damaging the wrist motors

because of high heat or harsh environment· Compact design to access narrow spaces· High loads and high duty cycles possible

thanks to good air cooling of the wrist motors• Wrist unit sealed against dust and water

according to IP67

M-710iC/20L: VERY LONG J3 ARM• Extended reach of 3110 mm to work inside

the car body (sealing applications)• Compact and slim wrist that can

easily enter narrow spaces• Ideal solution for arc welding of large work pieces

M-710iC/50S: ULTRA COMPACT MECHANICALUNIT WITH HIGH PAYLOAD• The M-710iC/50S has been designed to

access narrow machines and workspaces.• The J3 arm is able to avoid interference with low

ceilings and openings while loading up to 50kg.

HOLLOW JOINT CONSTRUCTIONReduced wear of cable routing as most reducers have hollow construction

HARDWARE OPTION: TIG (HIGH FREQUENCY)PROTECTION KIT AVAILABLE(EXCEPT FOR M-710iC/50S)Protects the robot to be used for TIG weldingand high frequency applications:• No damage to electronic components• Allows the use of the same robot in

FULL IP67 OPTION FOR ALL UNITS

Repeatability [mm]

Inertia [kgm2]

J5 Moment [Nm]/

Inertia [kgm2]

J6 Moment [Nm]/

J1 J2 J3 J4 J5 J6 J1 J2 J3 J4 J5 J6

120234219

225535555

R 2050

175101615017

+180°

-180°

(0,0)(((( )(((((((((((((((((((((((((((

+180° - 180°

150 1800 100

2810 3110

212 234

R368 R 3110

R 0.5 MAX

30° 30°

2-Ø 8

190380

234219556

(0,0)225

150 585

+180°

-180°

18 DIMENSIONS

M-710iC/50/70

Top view

Side Front

MOTION RANGEOF THE J5ROTATION CENTER

INTERFERENCEAREA OF AXES J3

J5 AXES ROTATION CENTER

J1(360°)

J2(225°)

J4(400°)

J5(280°)

J3(432°)

J6(900°)

Side Front

Top view

M-710iC/20L

Isometric M-710iC/20L

Flange Wrist M-710iC 2-DIA.8H7TAP DEPTH 15, EQUALLY SPACED

10-M8 TAP DEPTH 16

Footprint M-710iC 4-DIA.24 THROUGHDIA.38 FACING DEPTH 5

ROTATIONCENTER OFAXES J1

M-710iC/50STop view

INTERFERENCEAREA OF AXES J3

M-710iB

Arc Mate120iB/20T

Arc Mate120iB/10LT

Arc Mate 120iB/10LT

R-30iA

6 10 ± 0.1(2) 135 1735 300 608 400 280 900 165 175 350 340 520 22/0.63 22/0.63 9.8/0.15

Arc Mate 120iB/20T 6 20 ± 0.08(2) 135 1517 300 595 400 280 900 165 175 350 340 520 39.2/0.88 39.2/0.88 19.6/0.25

M-710iC/50T 6 50 ± 0.07(2) 410 1900 260 491 720 250 720 175 175 250 250 355 206/28 206/28 127/11

M-710iC/70T 6 70 ± 0.07(2) 410 1900 260 491 720 250 720 120 120 225 225 225 294/28 294/28 147/11

THE TOP MOUNT ROBOT SERIES OFFERS INCREASED WORKING RANGE THANKSTO THE RAIL MOUNTED FIRST AXIS AND PROVIDES ENHANCED FLEXIBILITYFOR MACHINE TENDING, PARTS HANDLING AND ARC WELDING.

TOP MOUNT SERIES

RAIL MOUNTED UNITS• Top mount robots are rail-mounted at

90° or reverse on linear axis 1.

REDUCED FLOOR SPACE• Top mounted robots reduce fl oor

space and ceiling height requirements,compared to linear gantry robots

• This also allows full access to machinesand work piece fi xturing.

POSSIBILITY TO MOUNT2 ROBOTS ON A SINGLE RAIL• Increased fl exibility in cell design

CAPABILITY TO SERVICE MULTIPLE MACHINES• One robot can service multiple vertical and/or

horizontal machines reducing investment costs• The machines can be situated within the

working envelope of the robot but withoutthe need to be directly in line, as is thecase with normal gantry robots

OPTION: FASTER MOTOR FOR RAIL AXIS (M-710iC/50T AND 70T)• The rail axis is equipped as standard

with a FANUC motor αiF22/3000.• It is possible to order the FANUC motor

αiS30/3000 which offers higher torque and betteracceleration. This enables faster cycle times.

HOLLOW JOINT CONSTRUCTION FOR REDUCERS• Reduced wear of cable routing as most

reducers have hollow construction

Weight

1517 mm

1735 mm

Repeatability [mm]

Inertia [kgm2]

J5 Moment [Nm]/

Inertia [kgm2]

J6 Moment [Nm]/

J1 J2 J3 J4 J5 J6 J1 J2 J3 J4 J5 J6

Top Mount Robots

740 960

R1517 R1735

900 1227

9001227

400200

900 1227

560 100

6100DIA.

50 DIA.

25 DIA.

120 100

+0.000–0.025

+0.021–0.000

+0.012–0.000

770100

740960

R1517R1735

1.0x45°

+0.000–0.063

+0.3–0.0

+0.000–0.063

R.5 MAX

R126.7

R109.5

–52°

8701016

+209°

170 870

+119°

–143°

DIMENSIONS

Wrist Arc Mate 120iB/10LT/20T

Arc Mate 120iB/10LT/20T

31.8 DIA. THRUFLOOR ANCHOR(5) HOLES

Footprint Arc Mate 120iB/10LT/20T

Top (Underslung) Right (Underslung)

Front (Underslung) Left (Underslung)

Top (Sideslung) Right (Sideslung)

Front (Sideslung) Left (Sideslung)

20T10LT

MIN. DUAL- ARM SEPARATION

31.8 DIA. THRUFLOOR ANCHOR(7) HOLES

CENT.CENT.

M6 X 10 DP. TYP. (4)EQUALLY SPACED ON 40 DIA. B.C.

6 DIA. DWL X 10 DP.TYP.(1) ON 40 DIA. B.C.

20T10LT

Wrist M-710iC/50T/70T

M-710iC/50T/70T

C`BORE

Top (Underslung) Right (Underslung)

Front (Underslung) Left (Underslung)

Top (Sideslung)

Right (Sideslung)

Front (Sideslung) Left (Sideslung)

M8 X 16.0 DP.6 EQUALLY SPACED ON 100.0 DIA. B.C.

8.000 DIA. DWL X 15.0 DP.2 EQUALLY SPACED ON 100.0 DIA. B.C.

RAIL TRAVEL

R 1900 J5 AXIS CENTER

RAIL TRAVEL

OPTIONAL COLUMN BRACE

R 1900 J5 AXIS CENTER

24FANUC Robotics offers the following standard positioners that can be used for a range of applications requiring coordinated motion:

A P P L I CAT I O N W H E R E P R E C I S E P O S I T I O N I N G O F PA RT S I S N E C E SS A R Y.

POSITIONERS

Positioner model Controller Controlled axes

Max. load capacity Weight (kg)

Motion range [˚] Maximum speed [˚/sec] J1 Moment (Rotation/Bend-

ing) [Nm]/Inertia [kgm2]

J2 Moment [Nm]/Inertia [kgm2]

J1 J2 J1 J2

Positioner

1-Axis, 300kg payload

R-30iA

1 300 85 740 - 160 - 353/2450/240 -

1-Axis, 1000kg payload 1 1000 280 740 - 120 - 1568/20580/460 -

2-Axes, 500kg payload 2 500 270 270 480 120 190 1764/300 686/100

FAST INSTALLATIONAll necessary software and hardware are prepared by FANUC. This 100% FANUC solution allows fast and easy plug and play setup.

HEAVY PAYLOAD• With 300kg to 1000kg payload, the FANUC

positioners can move large work pieces quickly and precisely

PERFECT COORDINATION WITH FANUC ROBOTS• The positioners can be supplied

with all FANUC robots.• Their high speed and high acceleration

guarantee a highly coordinated motion between positioner and robot. This is essential toachieve a high product quality and throughput.

250243

320580

259294

Ø 320Ø 260

+0.022 0

+0.035 0

26SIGNAL CABLE (0.2SQ 12 PAIRS)

DIA.113H7 0 +0.035 DEPTH 6

DIA. 500

DIA. 450

10-M12 THROUGH

2- DIA.12 H8 ( 0 +0.027)DEPTH 12

2- RC 3/8 DEPTH 9 FOR AIR

2-axis servo positioner

DIMENSIONS

3-DIA.10 H8 THROUGH

2-DIA.10 THROUGH (FOR MASTERING)

12-M10 THROUGH EQUALLY SPECIFIED

DIA. 113 H7 DEPTH 6

DIA. 270

DIA. 300

1-axis servo positioner (300 kg)

1-axis servo positioner (1000 kg)

Top view

SideFront

12-M16 DEPTHEQUALLY SPECIFIED

6-M12 DEPTHEQUALLY SPECIFIED

+ 0.02202-DIA. 10H8

Ø 160 H7DEPTH+ 0.0400

Ø 120 HOLLOW

DIAMETER

MOTOR COVER OPTION

HARTING CONNECTOR OPTION

AND OPEN ARCHITECTURE FEATURES PROVIDE INTELLIGENCE TO IMPROVEAPPLICATION AND MOTION PERFORMANCE WHILE SIMPLIFYING SYSTEMINTEGRATION. THE R-30iA CONTROLLER INCORPORATES FANUC ROBOTICS UNIQUE “PLUG-IN OPTIONS” CONCEPT, WHICH GIVES FLEXIBILITY FOR APPLICATIONSPECIFIC CONFIGURATIONS WHILE MAINTAINING A COMMONALITY FOR ALLUSERS OF THE SYSTEM.

R-30iA CONTROLLER

ADVANCED COMMUNICATION R-30iA• Simple down- and upload of

robot programs to server!• Built-in Ethernet (100 BaseTX )• FANUC I/O-link (Master)• E-mail function as an option• Fieldbus (option) · PROFIBUS · DEVICENET · CCLINK

ADVANCED I/O FEATURESInput / Output (I/O) are electrical signals through which the robot can control grippers and other external tools. It is also needed for the communication with external machines (e.g. CNC machines) which the robot may load or unload.• Large type of I/O are available:

(arc welding, digital, analogue, etc ...)

EFFICIENT COOLING SYSTEM WITH SEPARATED AIR CIRCUIT• Cooling by external air for maximum effi ciency · Rear to rear air fl ow, saving fl oor

space and possibility to have many controllers side by side

· All components are IP 54 sealed, hence no fi lters necessary (reduced maintenance and cost reduction).

• Fully sealed internal air circuit · No external air coming into

the component side · No dust can enter the controller

and cause short circuits · Fans on the controller door and in

the controller rack ensure optimum cooling of all components

EXTENDED AXES CONTROL R-30iAThe controller can manage up to 40 axes that are using FANUC motors (divided in up to 5 groups; one group can control up to 9 axes), such as:• 4 robot arms +• 4 auxiliary axes groups (arc welding positioners,

robot rails, servo hands, grippers... )

There are three types of motion control available:• Extended auxiliary axes: for robot

rails and simple tools (grippers)• Nobot: for servo driven tools and

other intelligent peripherals• Positioner: for arc welding

positioners, with coordinated motion between robot and positioner.

Following options are available as extensions of this feature:• Aux Axis servo off: for safety design

of manual in/out-feed stations• Continuous turn: for tools and

positioners needing endless rotation• Multi-motion for multiple groups• Multi-robot control (dual / multiple

arm) for more than one robot

The R-30iA controller offers enhanced vibration control. This greatly reduces the robot’sacceleration and deceleration times leading to reduced cycle times. The controller providesan integrated 2D vision system to speed-up the installation of vision applications, this can beeasily upgraded to provide a 3D vision system.

1257612

(31)10000

1257612

(31)10000

30 FEATURES AND BENEFITS

FAST START-UPR-30iA controller needs less than 1 minute to start (and even less with the basic software only).In case of power failure:• Robot program restarts much quicker

than with any PC-based program (non-Windows operating system).

• The resume hotstart function allowsrestarting safely and continuing production after power failure: no need to re-do the whole movement.

• Unique resume tolerance check: in case of any program interruption, the robot automatically memorises its position beforefailure. When the program continues, it checks whether the robot has been movedoutside of a preset tolerance. This avoids unexpected movements and collisions.

• Increased up-time (robot availability)

INTEGRATED INTELLIGENT VISION SOLUTION iRVISIONThe controller provides integrated2D vision to speed-up the installation of vision applications, which can easily be upgraded to:• 2D VISION SHIFT• 2D VISUAL LINE TRACKING• 3DL VISION• 3DL VISION BIN PICKING

(See chapter iRVision)

MINIMAL MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS• Controller size allows quick

access to all components• Minimal number of components• No air-fi lters• Emergency stop and I/O connections

facilitate fast component change• Special quick-change design for

the 6-axes servo amplifi er · All cables attached have connectors,

thus allowing an easy change · Quick exchange frame for the

amplifi er fi xed with only 2 bolts• All components can be changed

without special tools · Low MTTR (Mean Time To Repair)• Remote diagnostics features

POWERFUL PROGRAMMING FUNCTIONSThe controller runs with FANUC operating system, which brings strong advantages:• Virus-free (not PC based)• High data security in case of power loss• Quick start-up of basic software• Easy to use

The controller offers various programming possibilities:• TPE (Teach pendant editor) which is

the standard way of programming• Advanced offl ine programming options such

as ROBOGUIDE (See chapter ROBOGUIDE)• Integrated PMC (optional)• Karel (optional)

TPE is a block style interpreter language: allows fast and cost effi cient programming.• Possibility to record up to 11 000 positions

with basic memory confi guration• One key stroke on the teach pendant records

one complete operation of the robot• Standard operations (e.g. motion, arc

start, arc end, logic...) can be selected and adapted to the application very easily

• TPE motion includes:· Joint, linear and circular motions· Remote TCP, coordinated motion

and other functions in option

External dimensions (B-cabinet)Weight approx. 180 kg

R-30iA Controller

SAFETY CLASS 4Safety Class 4 (EN 954-1) is offered with Dual Check Safety.DCS consists of 2 I/O security channels running on 2 independent processors which mutuallycheck each other. Dual Check Safety is the embedded safety conformed to European safety standards. Two processors monitor real position and velocity of servo motor for safety redundantly. The embedded safety provides conformance to the safety standards without any sacrifi ce on machine effi ciency and cost.

Dual Check Safety in the robothas the following features:• 2 channel safety inputs for FENCE,

Emergency Stop, Servo Off• 2 channel safety output for Emergency Stop• Same safety inputs and outputs

as R-J3iB and R-J3.• Safely cuts the servo motor power

using magnetic contactors• Safety classifi cation according to

EN 954-1 risk assessment class 4 (highest level as needed for manual press loading)

SERVO MONITORING - OVERLOAD, OVERHEAT AND COLLISION DETECTIONContinuous monitoring of the motorcurrent by the servo control for enhanced predictive maintenance• Overheat monitoring• Collision detection (disturbance torque

monitoring)• Overload monitoring (OVC)• Position monitoring

VIBRATION CONTROLThanks to enhanced hardware and software capacities, the R-30iA controlleroffers much better robot vibration control. This greatly reduces the robot’s acceleration and deceleration times, leading to reduced cycle times

WIDE RANGE OF CONNECTIONS (USB), PCMCIA INTERFACE...)• The R-30iA controller has an USB

interface in the front panel and a PCMCIA interface inside of the control cabinet.

• 2 serial interface connections (RS232C, RS422) available· User specifi c data transfer

using KAREL optionThis allows fast and economical back-ups and restore of data and programs.

iPENDANT AS STANDARDThe FANUC i-Pendant is an intelligent teach pendant and is available as standard.Touch screen is available as option.• Access via Ethernet to web sites• Pendant view status of peripheral

equipment and other robots‘ html web server pages (when available)

• Coloured, multi-windows display• Customizable screenEasier work with the robot, enhanced productivity.

“B“ (normal) and “A“ (small) cabinets available

Note 1: the LR Mate robots run with the R-30iA Mate controller, which offers mostof the features of the R-30iA Controller, with some limitations. Contact your localFANUC subsidiary for more information.

Note 2: the Arc Mate 100iBE and 120iBE robots run with the R-J3iB Mate E controller, which offers most of the features of the R-30iA Controller, with some limitations. Contact your local FANUC subsidiary for more information.

External dimensions (A-cabinet)Weight approx. 120 kg

R-30iA Controller

THE ARCTOOL APPLICATION SOFTWARE IS DESIGNED TO SIMPLIFY AND STANDARDIZE THE SETUP AND OPERATION OF ARC WELDING APPLICATIONS. BUILT-IN ARC WELDING FUNCTIONALITY AND POINT-AND-SHOOT POSITION TEACHING ENABLE THE OPERATOR TO PROGRAM THE ROBOT EASILY ANDVERY QUICKLY.

SOFTWARE · ARC TOOL

ARC WELDING DEFAULT INSTRUCTIONFor each part of the Arc Welding process • ArcStart for the starting point of the welding • WeldPoint for the welding points in the path • ArcEnd for the last point of the

welding the Teach Pendant provides default instruction (4 each).

This feature:• speeds up programming • ensures good product quality.

ARC WELDING I/O SET UPAll the arc welding process signals are displayed on one screen and can be set up from there. This makes the signal management easier and speeds up operations.Analogue signals can be quickly set up thanks to a graphical set up screen.

ARC WELDING SCHEDULE FUNCTIONThe Arc Welding process can be optimized in Arc Welding schedules. All welding parameters • welding voltage • welding current • wire feed• delay times• welding speed can be adjusted online

during welding, thus cutting down program testing time drastically.

AUTOMATIC WIRE STICK DETECTION AND RESETIf wire remains stuck to the work piece at the end of weld path, the robot will automatically detect the problem and try to burn off the wire using high voltage blast.

CRATER FILLING FUNCTIONAs part of the weld schedule function, robot motion can be paused before extinguishing the arc. This aims at fi lling a crater and avoids any carcks that would spread along the weld.

DEDICATED TEACH-PENDANT OVERLAYOne dedicated hard key reserved to enable / disable the arc welding process, one LED reserved to display the status (enabled / disabled).One dedicated hard key allows to switch to the on the fl y (Teach-Pendant) menu in order to adjust the welding parameters (e.g. welding current) during the welding process.

FLYING START This feature allows pre-execution of arc start or arc end commands to anticipate weld starts and ends and to reduce cycle time.

34MODE SWITCHING FUNCTIONThere are 3 modes of electrode transfer across the arc:• Constant Voltage [CV] – is the basic mode whereby

the operator sets both wire feed speed/current & voltage. The process is affected by gravity, welding position, electrode stickout, etc. and demands a far greater degree of skill of the operator in setting the correct parameters.

• Synergic [1 knob MIG] – utilises onboard software within the welding equipment to maintain the correct voltage depending upon the wire feed speed/current selected so reducing the skill requirement of the operator who effectively adjusts the wire feed speed knob only hence ‘1 knob control’.

• Synergic Pulse – again utilises onboard software that allows pulses of current to be applied through the arc to improve control of the weld pool especially when welding in position [e.g. overhead, vertically up, etc.] and on thin or diffi cult materials such as aluminum.

With Arc Tool it is possible to switch transfer modes when using Kemppi welding equipment that makes ‘all round’ welding of pipes, etc. easier as the mode can be switched to suit the varying position.

ON THE FLY MENUThe on the fl y (Teach-Pendant) menu adjusts the welding parameters during the program test:• welding voltage • welding current• robot speed. The adjustments can be applied just temporarily or saved to the program in case of improvement.

PLUG AND PLAY WELDING EQUIPMENT SET UPPlug and play set up for popular welding equipment is provided in the ArcTool software: during controlled start, the welding equipments are selected and all parameters and I/O are automatically set up.

POWERFUL DIAGNOSTICS FUNCTIONDetailed alarm messages: • Detailed alarm messages can pinpoint the

cause of any trouble and are displayed at the top of the teach pendant screen.

• The last 100 alarm messages are automatically stored and saved in case of a back-up to a memory card.

Detailed axes diagnostics: • precisely inform how the servo motors are working • record the number of collisions • monitor the duty cycle of each axis • warn against overload This function offering that level of details is unique to FANUC robots.Detailed program diagnostics: • the program start, pause and aborted status

are logged in the program execution screen. • the execution of the last 100 program lines is

recorded in a dedicated system variable.Many other diagnostics functions are available, such as safety signal status, software confi guration and version display...

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

RUN IN FUNCTIONThis function comes as standard with Arc Tool.It will allow cold or hot start of the welding (which means having different welding parameters at start than during the weld).

SCRATCH STARTIn case of Arc Start failure, robot will scratch surface with the wire and retry Arc start. Arc start problems due to oil and oxyde on the workpiece can be overcome much more effi ciently than by just repeating the arc start.

WEAVINGWeaving means oscillating the welding torch periodically either side of the weld centre line relative to the welding direction, thus increasing the width of a bead. Weaving permits the deposition of larger welds & the successful joining of differing thickness as a different dwell time can be set on either side of the joint. It enables:• Bridging wide welding gaps, which could be

caused by parts tolerances and heat bending • Welding of thin metal plates that would

otherwise melt through. The weaving motion distributes the heat input over a larger area.

WELD RESUMEIf robot stops during the welding path, it will come back to the path, move back by a specifi ed overlap distance and restart arc welding. This will help keeping productivity up despite welding errors. If the robot is moved away from the workpiece, the robot can still complete the workpiece welding and produce a good part.The user can defi ne overlap distance, motion type and speed.

WELD SPEED FUNCTIONThe welding speed can be specifi ed in the Arc Welding schedule. With the weld speed instruction in the program:• the speed is easier to control • the welding quality is enhanced • the programming time is reduced

WIRE BURN BACK FUNCTIONForward / Retract function that can be used to prevent wire stick and avoids balling of the wire electrode.This is part of the Arc Tool setup.

Note: the LR Mate robots running with R-30iA Mate controller use LR Arc Tool as application software for arc welding. It offers most of the features of Arc Tool, with some limitations. Contact your local FANUC subsidiary for more information.

36 SOFTWARE OPTIONS

Torch GuardTorch Guard aims at compensating variations in the tip of the wire after a long time welding or replacement of contact tips. In those cases, the welding operation may not be performed correctly. Torch Guard helps avoiding adjustment of the Tool Center Point (TCP) or, in worst case, re-teaching.

AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT OF THE TOOL CENTER POINTThe Torch Recovery function provides a solution for automatic adjustment of the Tool Center Point (TCP). Torch Recovery function automatically compensates bent torch barrels and worn contact tips to reduce weld defects and increase system productivity.

TORCH GUARD COLLISION DETECTIONThe collision detection parameters for the wrist axes are especially sensitive to detect collisions of the arc welding torch. The function stops the robot before the torch is bent or damaged.

Collision guardCollision Guard provides a highly sensitive method to detect that the robot has collided with an object. It can detect a collision much quicker than a conventional collision detection function, thus greatly reducing possible damage to the tool and robot itself.

It also reduces downtime after collisions, hence improving the productivity of the robot. Collision Guard provides a highly sensitive method to detect whether a robot has collided with any object and to stop the robot immediately in such case.

Manual setup of payload information is very complicated. With Payloadidentifi cation the robot swings the payload by moving its wrist axis and the payload information is set automatically.The result of the Payload Identifi cation can be used for the Set-up of the Collision Guard.

Collision Guard can be enabled or disabled, and it is also possible to defi ne the level of sensitivity of the collision detection function.

EASY TO SET UPProgram instructions can be used to enable/disable the function.

NO ADDITIONAL HARDWARECollision Guard is an advanced feature that utilizes robot dynamics information to detectany excess disturbance torque due to collision.

This high-sensitivity collision detection function makes shock sensors and similardevices that have conventionally been used to protect the hand of the robot redundant, hence reducing costs.• Potential cost savings: Collision Guard is

cheaper than some conventional hardware• Reduces payload• Reduces inertia• Reduces maintenance

SENSITIVITY CHANGEWith R-30iA, the sensitivity can be changed while the program is running.

STICK DETECTIONDuring Spot Welding, an electrode can stick to the car body. In this case, stick detection can stop the robot before it can bend or damage the car body.

Arc Sensor TAST –(Through Arc Seam tracking)Through-Arc Seam Tracking (TAST) is a lowcost method of tracking a weld seam in order tomaintain consistency in part placement, as this is a key issue related to robotic arc welding.

This method uses the welding arc as a sensor to measure variations in the welding current that are caused by changes in arc length. The robot will try to compensate by adjusting the torch position.

CONTROL OF TORCH POSITIONTAST can control the torch position in monitoring the welding current during the weaving motion.• it fi nds the centre of the seam by comparing

the current of the left and right half cycles. • it can also controls the torch height.The torch position is adjusted (according to thecurrent) to keep it in the centre of the weave.

ENHANCED WELDING START AND PATHWITH TOUCH SENSING AND TASTTouch Sensing and TASTtogether enable the robot• to fi nd a badly positioned work piece • to weld correctly according to the seam • to correctly weld workpieces which

are bending during welding

Touch SensingThe touch sensing function allowsthe robot in order to fi nd and use parts which are badly located.

Touch sensing consists in: • Moving the robot tool center point (TCP)

toward the object using pre-defi nedrobot motion, speed, and direction.

• Using an input signal to indicate that the robot has come into contact with the object.

• Storing the location of the object in position registers.

• Using the stored position to movethe robot to the stored position.

Touch Sensing allows the location of ‘out-of-tolerance’ weld seams while Arc Sensor TASTwill actively track the seam during welding.

CORRECT LOCATION OF A MOVED OR SHIFTED WORK PIECETouch sensing allows the robot to fi nd the location of a moved or shifted workpiece using the wire stick detection circuit or acustom-made electrical searching device.It can fi nd• the start point of the welding seam only, • the entire correct path if the whole

workpiece has been shifted,• the entire correct path if the whole

workpiece has been shifted and rotated.

Touch sensing schedules and dedicatedprogram instructions support quick and powerful programming.

FIND MISPLACED WORK PIECESTouch sensing allows the robot to change its path automatically to compensate its movement when a work piece is not exactly at the right place.

D E S C R I P T I O N

38 SOFTWARE OPTIONS

The Multi Equipment Control tool allows the usage of two different arc-welding equipments on the same controller.A typical arc-welding system consists in one mechanical unit (robot), one controller and one set of equipment (welding powersupply). This option provides the ability to confi gure the controller to support two welding power supplies that can be controlled either simultaneously or independently.

TWIN WIRE WELDINGIn order to increase welding speeds (especially on thick materials), Multi Equipment Controlallows 2 wires to be used at the same time via a purpose made welding torch.

Both wires require their own power source and the following wire typically uses higher welding parameters than the leading wire to aid fi lling of the joint.

WELDING DISSIMILAR MATERIALMulti Equipment Control is useful forapplications where the joining of wrought (processed) to wrought & wrought to castaluminum is required.

If only one welding equipment were used for this application it would require the customerto change the wire electrode mid-cycle resulting in higher cycle times and reduced production.

A solution is to use Multi Equipment Control and 2 power sources with 1 set up for the wrought to wrought wire and the other dedicated to the wrought to cast wire. The robot will change torches as required and the program will be assigned to the relevant weld equipment.

Data monitoringData Monitor is a tool for improving and documenting process quality. It is used to monitor and record important process parameters such as: • Welding parameters • I/O status • System Variables • Registers (numeric only)Recorded data are stored in an ASCII fi le and can be formatted as a report. Alerts can be issued when user defi ned limits are exceeded.

ASCII CAPABILITYData is stored in an ASCII fi le format. This allows for easy treatment of the collected data into graphs, reports etc.

HIGH SAMPLING FREQUENCYThe maximum sampling frequency is 250 Hz. This allows for high level control of the measured process parameters.

MONITORING OF PROCESS QUALITYThe process can be stopped with an alarm when a parameter is outside the pre-defi ned thresholds. Minimum and maximum thresholds can be defi ned.

MULTI PARAMETER CAPABILITIESUp to fi ve items can be monitored at once with a Data Monitor schedule.

Arc welding parameterrampingThe weld parameter ramping option allowsto gradually increase or decrease a welding parameter over a specifi ed period of time. Welding parameters are:• welding voltage • welding current• wire feed • delay times • welding speed

BETTER RAMP TRANSITIONWith parameter ramping, the Arc Tool software will steadily increase or decrease the voltage to control each weld parameter over the specifi ed time. The result is smooth transitions of arc welding parameters from one value to another.

Coordinated motionThe coordinated motion function allows a robot to follow the movement of a positioner that is holding a workpiece. The motion of the robot tool is controlled relative to the workpiece on the positioner. The relative speed defi ned in the program is maintained relative to the workpiece as well as the tool angles.

This is essential for such processes as Arc Welding in order to achieve best quality and faster programming.

CONTROL OF MULTIPLE GROUPSGroups can move according to group-specifi c or common programs with a single controller.This brings:• higher synchronization of the robots,

positioners...• higher process quality • quicker programming

PRECISE RELATIVE PROCESS SPEEDAND PATHThe robot motion is controlled relative to the workpiece. The process speed and path on the surface of the the work piece can be precisely programmed and maintained resulting in• high product quality • faster programming

Heat waveHeatWave provides a method to improve controlover welding arc energy distribution acrossthe weld by synchronizing weld schedules with torch weave position.

Root Pass MemorizationRoot pass memorization (RPM) is the processof recording position offset information at specifi ed intervals during the root, or fi rst, welding pass.Root Pass Memorisation reduces programming time for multi-pass seams.

MULTIPASS WELDINGMultipass welding is a special form of heavy duty welding. If the welding seam requires more material than can be applied during one pass, the robot system calculates several welding paths on top of one another automatically.

Multipass welding is repeatedly welding the same seam to increase the weld size. The multipass instruction offers ways to offset the different weld passes. Offsetting the weld passes allows proper fi ll placement for quality bead profi le and weld appearance.

The paths for the top layers are defi ned byparameters and calculated by the robot. This speeds up programming and improves part quality.

Automatic Voltage Control(AVC)The Automatic Voltage Control option compensates work piece bending and tolerances during TIG (tungsten inert gas) welding or other processes with constantcurrent, e.g. plasma cutting.

COMPENSATION OF POSSIBLE MISTAKES DUE TO PART BENDINGAVC compensates the difference between the optimal weld path and the real weld path.Robots without some means of adaptive control cannot weld these applications satisfactorily. AVC increases the welding quality and minimizes mistakes.

WELDING VOLTAGE IS KEPT CONSTANTThe AVC function monitors the arc welding voltage of the TIG process.This automatically adjust the height of the torch above the work piece in order to keep the welding voltage constant.

Operation log bookThe Operation Logbook automatically records any action of a user (e.g. program modifi cation).It improves the tracking of robot usage as well as the security.

40 ROBOGUIDE

ROBOGUIDE aims at verifying the operation of the robot. It can for example check possible interference between the robot and other objects, verify the various operations with an animated simulation or even monitor a robot with an animated image.Sales and application engineers can import unique CAD models of parts, tools machines and workcells. It is easy to simulate the operation and performance of the robot system and evaluate cycle times and reach.It includes the Integrated Virtual Teach Pendant that looks and operates like a real teach pendant.

CELL CALIBRATION AND USER FRAME ROBOGUIDE automatically creates reference programs in order to calibrate the simulation to the real robot system. Three taught robot positions allow adjusting the entire process.

COLLISION DETECTIONCollision detection feature to get a visual warning in case of collisions during the robot simulation

EASY PROGRAMMING OF STANDARD SOFTWARE TOOLSApplication software packages can be selected and confi gured with ROBOGUIDE. This reduces system cost and drastic accelerates system start-up.

EASY TO USE POWERFUL OFFLINE PROGRAMMING SOFTWAREROBOGUIDE allows powerful programming with an intuitive and easy-to-use interface• Cell Layout and Cycle Time can be tested Offl ine · Virtual controller technology for true cycle

times and reach · All robot models can be simulated. ArcTool,

SpotTool and HandlingTool application software can be selected and confi gured.

· Easy to use with Virtual Teach Pendant (Same menus & displays as the real robot)

• Offl ine Programming speeds system integration and reduces system cost

· Cycle time profi ler, collision detection & work envelop display

· Motion trace displayed as node map; AVI video fi le output

· Import of work pieces, tools, fi xtures and obstacles in IGES format

GRAPHICAL AND VIDEO DISPLAY OF ROBOT PROGRAMS• Motion trace displayed during testing• AVI video fi le output possible• Graphical output of results for quick

documentation and decision making

IMPORT OF CAD DATA IN IGES FORMATImported formats help build system layouts and evaluate system operation quickly and comprehensively.

PROFILER FUNCTIONThe teach pendant program profi ler analyses the timing of each program line in order to achieve best cycle times.

VIRTUAL TEACH PENDANT• Easy to use with same menus & displays as the

real robot• No special training necessary

OPTION PACKAGE: WELDPROWeldpro is an extension of ROBOGUIDE dedicated to Arc Welding. • A welding system can be easily setup using

3D CAD model of parts. · Peripheral fi xtures are easily added. · A welding program is created with designation

of a path, torch angle, travel angle and so on by an operator.

• A welding program for a robot is easily generated. The generated program can be verifi ed on the ROBOGUIDE display by animation.

OPTION: DUAL ARM PROGRAMMING FOR WELDINGDual Arm is a plug-in option dedicated to Dual Arm Arc Welding applications. A handling robot holds the work piece, while the arc welding robot is welding.• A welding path can be specifi ed by clicking the

line on the CAD model.• A welding program is generated with the

designation of torch angle, travel angle and so on by an operator.

• Robot’s stroke limit check and interference check between the part and others are automatically done.

• The generated program is transferred to the actual robot controller.

OPTION: LINE TRACKINGThis option allows the offl ine programming of line tracking applications.

OPTION: ROBOGUIDE ENHANCEMENT PLUG-INSThis additional package allows enhanced offl ine programming functions:• iPendant interface in the ROBOGUIDE program• AutoPlace function which automatically

positions the robot relative to the work piece

ROB EDFOR THE PRODUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF ROBOT SYSTEMS. IT CAN BEUSED BOTH IN OFFICES AND ON THE FACTORY FLOOR.

iR V I S I O N H A R D WA R E I S E N T I R E LY I N T E G R AT E D W I T H I N T H E FA N U CR - 3 0 iA C O N T R O L L E R .

iRVISION

No special hardware is necessary for iRVision• No PC• No additional side-cabinet for PC• No additional hardware on the controller• Only the camera needs to be plugged to the

controller.Your benefi t: strong money saving due to less hardware, higher reliability due to less parts, no interface problem, 100% FANUC technology

iRVISION 2D – STANDARDFOUR PROCESSES POSSIBLE• Normal 2D Vision process• Depalletising 2½D Vision process• 2D Multiview Vision process• Visual Line Tracking 2D Vision process

NORMAL 2D VISION

• EASE OF USE · Fast and easy set-up · Easy application building · Integrated instruction set · Fully integrated in robot controller

(no PC/WINDOWS needed)

• AUTO EXPOSURE MODELight fl uctuation compensation

• CALIPER FUNCTIONiRVision can check distance between two lines

• HISTOGRAM TOOLThe Histogram Tool visualises possible grey scales around the piece. The goal is to recognise if there is enough free space around the piece for the gripper. This avoids parts to be broken and reduces costs.

DEPALLETISING 2½D VISION PROCESSThis Vision Process Type supports a calculation of a Z-height and some special depalletising functions. The new functions are also supported.

2D MULTIVIEW VISION PROCESSThis Vision process type supports the very accurate detection of huge parts. The vision information of two cameras is used to fi nd the correct position. The setup and usage is very easy and fast. The new functions are also supported.

VISUAL LINE TRACKINGThis vision process supports the Visual Line Tracking Function with special support for the fast and easy setup of Line Tracking schedule and camera calibration.

• ENHANCED PROCESS SOLUTIONVisual Line Tracking provides robotic process solutions for:

· Sorting non-fi xtured parts on moving conveyors

· Picking up non-fi xtured parts on moving conveyors

· Placing parts onto fi xtures located on moving conveyors

VISION SHIFTVISION SHIFT is a help to setting up spot and arc welding systems in order to compensate some position gaps between the confi guration as shown in offl ine programming programs and the real confi guration. Before VISION SHIFT, those gaps had to be calibrated by manual teaching on the fl oor.1. VISION SHIFT utilises a 3D positioning

capability of its vision sensor to measure the gap and calibrates the robot program automatically.

2. VISION SHIFT also has a capability to automatically set tool center points (TCP) and arc torch tips which used to be set by manually and carefully operating the robot.

3. It usually only takes only about 30 minutes for VISION SHIFT to measure and calibrate robot programs with high-precision and non-contact measurements, instead of hours when done manually. VISION SHIFT thus offers a signifi cant reduction in total Set-up time.

4. VISION SHIFT provides also a coordinated pair setting. Perfect for the best possible setup of a Dual-, Triple-, and Quadarm ARC Welding Application.

5. VISION SHIFT provides also a Vision Mastering Function to remaster FANUC robots after motor changing, etc… (this is only available with iRVision and not V-500iA)

3DL VISION3DL Vision is used for reliable part location and orientation, regardless of variations in part size and occlusions. It allows Bin Picking and Panel Picking.• Recognition of parts position

(X,Y,Z) and orientation (W,P,R)• 100% FANUC Product (Hardware and Software)

D E S C R I P T I O N

Preventive Maintenance Extend the lifetime of your FANUC robots!By carrying out regular preventive maintenance, your equipment will last longer, reducing costly breakdowns. Therefore FANUC Robotics offers a wide range of standard and customized Preventive Maintenance Contracts. These contracts generally extend between 1 and 5 years with maintenance being performed at least once per year depending upon your application and work environment.

AFTER THE SALE, SUPPORT BEGINS. IF YOU CHOOSE THE BEST ROBOTS IN THEWORLD, YOU DESERVE THE BEST SERVICE, TOO. WE OFFER A WIDE RANGE OFAFTER SALES MODULES. THE EXTREMELY HIGH RELIABILITY OF OUR ROBOTSIS LEGENDARY – TO KEEP THEM RUNNING AS LONG AND AS UNPROBLEMATICAS POSSIBLE IS OUR JOB. TRUST THE WORLD LEADER. TRUST US.

AFTER SALES SERVICE

Spare Parts & Stock Pooling Everything always right at handAs with all mechanical devices operating in industrial or harsh environments, the need for replacement parts is inevitable. Even when equipment is well maintained, damage may result from faulty operation, accident or extreme wear and tear. However, holding spare parts in your inventory is not always the best solution. That is why our service also includes a comprehensive range of parts solutions to deliver to you, as quickly as possible through our worldwide network.

Remote DiagnosticsFast. Safe. Effi cient.

Our customers are located throughout Europe, even in the most remote locations. That

is why we offer FANUC Robotics Remote Diagnostics: A sophisticated online remote diagnostic system, which allows us to solve

any eventually arising problem with your robot in the quickest possible time. Because

every minute your robot is not operating is a potential loss in your production output.

Software options Advanced intelligenceAs standard, FANUC robots and controllers are equipped with powerful software suitable for most requirements. But even the best robots can get even better – just like you need them. That is why we offer a wide range of software options that can provide increased performance, improved security and enhanced features for the mechanical unit.

TrainingIncrease your capabilitiesWhether you have just purchased a FANUC Robot and need some initial training or you already have skills in robotics and simply want to increase your capabilities, FANUC Robotics training programs offer a variety of courses to meet your requirements.

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