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News Release from: TM Robotics (Europe) | Subject: TM SR-504HSP SCARA robot
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 17 May 2001
Lockable fasteners machined by robot
system
The partnership of TM Robotics, Toshiba Machine and systems integrator Evershed Robotics has demonstrated the speed and accuracy that can be gained by using robotics in metal fabrication
The latest project from the unique partnership of TM Robotics, Toshiba Machine and systems integrator Evershed Robotics has demonstrated the speed and accuracy that can be gained by using robotics in the metal fabrication process The three companies have developed a system that machines lockable fasteners for car panels
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 1 Mar 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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It comprises four twin drill heads arranged on either side of a TM SR-504HSP SCARA robot.
Evershed Robotics designed the system so that one to four drills to be employed in a series, according to throughput requirements.
At full output, the robot is capable of producing a finished fastener every four seconds.
The robot can handle up to 15 different fastener types, measuring between 9.5mm and 50mm in length.
The fasteners are introduced to the drilling area from a feed bowl, via an escapement mechanism that presents them in rough orientation.
Working in conjunction with a recognition system, the TM SCARA robot picks the fastener up and then performs extremely fast, accurate, correctly orientated placements to any one of the free drill heads.
Once the fasteners have been machined, they are automatically ejected into the output tray. Request a free brochure from TM Robotics (Europe) ...
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