Feature Robotics & Motion Control
his new robot is agile and light- weight, while delivering fast cycle times and maintaining high precision with homogeneous repeatability ‘throughout the entire work envelope’. A simple base or wall mounting eliminates the need for a large, costly gantry, further enhancing the robot’s cost effectiveness and ease of integration. Additional advantages include a slim forearm for moving into slotted machine openings as well as harness and user lines fed through the Z-axis that are all internal. The TP80 Fast Picker is an economical alternative for numerous applications without sacrificing quality, durability or performance.
The TP80 robot is available in a 4- axis version, offering flexibility depending on the user’s needs. Standard features include a maxi- mum payload of 1kg, 200 picks per
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The rise of the robot
minute (sustained), 800mm reach and a Z-axis stroke of 100mm. Additional features include high rigidity, repeatability of +/- 0.05mm and IP65 Protection Class when equipped with bellows. User lines such as pneu- matic (4mm and 6mm) and electrical lines (four twisted shielded pairs) are protected inside the arm and are available at the tool flange. Optional features include two solenoid valves, user installation and bellows. The TP80 is controlled by the CS8 controller series, a single control plat- form able to pilot all Stäubli robots. Various VAL software packages are available and perfectly suited for all - end users, integrators, OEMs and machine builders.
In addition to packaging, the robot is well suited to the needs of indus-
Above and below: the new Stäubli TP80 represents the next generation of high speed pickers
The economic benefits of automation by using robots have never been clearer. While labour rates continue to rise and availability of skills provides ongoing difficulties, the real cost of robots has been decreasing. Payback times of 18 months and less are achievable through increased productivity and reduced wastage of materials, in addition to the benefits of operator safety, which are realised immediately. Stäubli’s team of robot specialists are available to give advice on how the advantages of their 4-axis and 6- axis robot range can benefit manufac- turers in their specific applications. Many end users are standardising on Stäubli for all their multi-axis automation requirements. They are realising the benefits that flow from a comprehensive understanding and appreciation of the wide ranging capabilities of these advanced, user friendly robots.
Stäubli Robotics
www.staubli.com/en/robotics T: 01952 671 917
New high performance micro dispensing valve
ntertronics’ introduction of the new Liquidyn P-Jet CT Jetting Valve offers manu- facturers the capability for high performance micro-dispensing of materials such as oils, greases, adhesives, silicones, paints, flux, pharmaceutical media and other chemicals including filled fluids. Its speed and accuracy is expected to be valu- able in, amongst others, the electronics, solar, automotive, packaging and medical device industries. The Liquidyn P-Jet CT is designed to meet the high process demands found in high technology production. This newly enhanced contactless micro-jet valve can dispense quantities as small as 3nl at frequencies of up to 280 shots per second. The Liquidyn P-Jet CT can apply dots, beads or lines of low to medium viscosity liquids with high repeatability and greater than 97% accuracy. This level of performance was achieved by making improvements to the driving mechanism together with the introduction of a dispensing needle which can be easily changed, thus making it particularly convenient in situations such as the dispensing of highly abrasive materials or frequent process changes. All fluid han- dling components can be separately autoclaved, which may enable its use in cer- tain medical or food applications. As explained by Intertronics MD Peter Swanson, “The Liquidyn P-Jet CT adds to our capability for high speed dispensing of low to medium viscosity products. Whether we are concerned with dynamic small amounts of dispensed materials or
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Stäubli Robotics has introduced the TP80 Fast Picker, a new series of high speed pickers that deliver greater speeds (up to 200 picks per minute), and more flexibility at a lower cost to the packaging market
tries such as PV/solar power, phar- maceuticals, consumer goods and food. Typical applications include high speed pick and place, assembly, material handling, packaging and machine tending.
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jetting greater volumes, this Liquidyn valve is precise and fast. It can be used for filling, sealing or coating applications.” Intertronics
www.intertronics.co.uk T: 01865 842 842
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