CNC MACHINES  FANUC


FANUC and Cyan Tec bring MTC’s vision of large-scale robotic laser cutting cell to life


A suite of automation solutions from FANUC has proved integral to the delivery of an industrial-scale laser cutting cell commissioned by the UK’s Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC).


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onstructed by system integrator Cyan Tec Systems, the demonstration cell comprises a 12m x 4m cutting table


and, from FANUC UK, a six-axis robot, a computerised numerical control (CNC) system  within a laser-secure enclosure. FANUC was the clear choice for automation


partner on this project. “The main reason for working with FANUC was the fact that they could offer a seamless automation solution incorporating not just the robot but also the laser and motion system,” said Cyan Tec’s project co-ordinator, Grant Copson.


BIGGER IS BETTER  the MTC to sit at the upper end of industry expectations in terms of scale to showcase to visiting manufacturers just what is possible


The demonstration cell comprises a cutting table and, from FANUC UK, a six-axis robot, a computerised numerical control (CNC) system for 


within automated laser cutting. There is real scope for the cell to be used within the aerospace and automotive industries, or any industry that requires large-scale pre-cut    prefabricated buildings. The cutting table and robot sit inside a large enclosure measuring 15.5m x 9m, but the space requirements go even further. The cutting table slides out an additional 13m ensuring that if an operator wants to load a 12m x 4m product, they have adequate access to do so – even if this requires the use of a crane or forklift truck.


FLEXIBLE BY DESIGN


The laser cutting bed is designed to handle  deployed to cut tubular sections. The robot’s


The large-scale laser cutting cell comprises a 12m x 4m cutting table 10 May 2023 Irish Manufacturing Continued on page 12 www.irish-manufacturing.com


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