ROBOTS.ABB n. 1. Among weavers, yarn for the warp. Hence, Noun 1. ABB - an urban hit squad and guerrilla group of the Communist Party in the Philippines; formed in the 1980s FLEXIBLE AUTOMATION INC inc - /ink/ increment, i.e. increase by one. Especially used by assembly programmers, as many assembly languages have an "inc" mnemonic. Antonym: dec. . Automation systems for forming, finishing, assembly, and coating processes, specializing in robotic systems for injection molding machines; deburring and cutting of parts; adhesive dispensing and component assembly; and spray coating, as well as parts handling, routing and palletizing. AEC/AUTOMATION ENGINEERING Complete line of robots from simple Excel series sprue sprue, chronic disorder of the small intestine caused by impaired absorption of fat and other nutrients. Two forms of the disease exist. Tropical sprue occurs in central and northern South America, Asia, Africa, and other specific locations. pickers to sophisticated Titan II The Titan II was an ICBM and space launcher developed by the Glenn L. Martin Company from the earlier Titan I missile. Mission Titan II was originally used as an ICBM. traversing robots. Over 50 different models from pneumatic to servo motor driven axes with a range of controllers from PLC to CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) See numerical control. CNC - Collaborative Networked Communication servo control for applications on molding machines from 20 to 4000 tons. Fast, durable and easy-to-use Excel series sprue pickers offer quick cycle time in molding automation for 20- to 500-ton molding machines. Flexible hand-held controller provides standard preprogrammed sequence options and easy-to-follow program sequence. No tools required for strip stroke adjustment. Ratcheting handle allows the unit to pivot out of the way for fast mold changes. AST (AST Computer, Irvine, CA) A PC manufacturer founded in 1980 by Albert Wong, Safi Quershey and Tom Yuen (A, S and T). It offered a complete line of PCs that sold through its dealer channel. series pneumatic traverse robots provide cost-effective, reliable and flexible part and sprue removal for two- and three-plate molds on 50- to 500-ton machines. Allow for multistop part drop positioning. Microprocessor-based control programmed via easy-to-use hand-held pendant with LCD display. Phaser series traverse robots with three-axis motor drive offer fast, precise part handling with a variety of control options for 75- to 700-ton injection molding machines. Encoder positioning on each axis allows complete position, multiple-stop, and stroke adjustment from operator control pendant. Units can handle to 22 lb and include two pressure grip circuits, vacuum grip circuit, platen mounting spacer, and 90[degrees] wrist flip with 110 inch pounds of torque. PC Servo control offers a flexible servo control and efficient frequency drives with easy-to-use and fully teachable teach·a·ble adj. 1. That can be taught: teachable skills. 2. Able and willing to learn: teachable youngsters. hand-held pendant. Optional PLC control programmed with hand-held control pendant with touch keypad and display screen. Interactive software includes sub-menus for easy operation, plus diagnostics, program error alerts, and help screens. Phaser also available with full CNC servo control. Mechanical options include additional grip/nipper circuits, telescopic vertical stroke, 90 [degrees] or 180 [degrees], A-axis wrist rotation and below centerline cen·ter·line n. 1. A line that bisects something into equal parts. 2. A painted line running along the center of a road or highway that divides it into two sections for traffic moving in opposite directions, or, in the case of part release. Interceptor series offers rugged, precise part handling in a compact, versatile design for 700- to 2000-ton injection molding machines. Three-axis motor drive traverse robot has standard two-stage telescoping arm with rack and pinion rack and pinion Mechanical device consisting of a bar of rectangular cross section (the rack), having teeth on one side that mesh with teeth on a small gear (the pinion). If the pinion rotates about a fixed axis, the rack will move in a straight path. drive and secondary belt drive. Designed with minimum overhead clearance The vertical distance between the route surface and any obstruction above it. and has a compact wrist and arm to help reduce mold open distance. Standard features include below-centerline part placement, two pressure grip circuits, venturi venturi a tube with a decrease in the inside diameter that is used to increase the flow velocity of the fluid and thereby cause a pressure drop; used to measure the flow velocity (a venturimeter) or to draw another fluid into the stream. vacuum kit, 90 [degrees] wrist flip, and platen mounting spacer. Interceptors available with three control/drive options, which includes a standard PC Servo control that offers the flexibility of completely teaching sequences along with the efficiency of AC frequency drives. Also a teachable PLC control utilizes frequency motors with encoder positioning along with preprogrammed movements and sequences. Three-axis CNC servo control system offers high speed and accuracy for stacking and palletizing applications. Complete automation solutions, systems and services. On-going service support both in installation, startup, training, and parts supply. (See ad p. 303.) AIRLOCK airlock Noun 1. a bubble of air blocking the flow of liquid in a pipe 2. an airtight chamber between places that do not have the same air pressure, such as in a spacecraft or submarine Noun 1. MANUFACTURING CO. Gantry-type robots used for loading charges into vertical compression presses and unloading molded parts; feeding thermoplastic A polymer material that turns to liquid when heated and becomes solid when cooled. There are more than 40 types of thermoplastics, including acrylic, polypropylene, polycarbonate and polyethylene. sheet blanks into a preheated oven; and transferring parts from station to station in post-molding operations. ALLIANCE AUTOMATION SYSTEMS Specializes in engineered manufacturing systems, including design and construction of automated turnkey injection molding injection molding n. A manufacturing process for forming objects, as of plastic or metal, by heating the molding material to a fluid state and injecting it into a mold. systems. Complete system integration for manufacturing, assembly, testing, welding and molding includes robotic assembly and test system integration, robot cell installations, and vision-guided robotic systems. Engineering services, project management, and planning assistance with emphasis on successful system startup and reliable long-term operation. ALVEY, INC. Articulaed arm and gantry Gantry A name for the couch or table used in a CT scan. The patient lies on the gantry while it slides into the x-ray scanner portion. Mentioned in: Computed Tomography Scans robots for machine loading/unloading and carton palletizing with servo electric drive, and end-of-arm tooling. Handles weights from a few pounds to several hundred pounds. APPLIED ROBOTICS, INC. Product line includes tool changers; collision sensors with dynamically variable trip points; single-axis compliancy com·pli·an·cy n. Compliance. Noun 1. compliancy - a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others complaisance, obligingness, compliance, deference devices for assembly verification; a full line of connectors, grippers, vacuum products, and accessories; and a single-axis force sensor with on-board electronics that ties directly to work cell's I/O (Input/Output) The transfer of data between the CPU and a peripheral device. Every transfer is an output from one device and an input to another. See PC input/output. I/O - Input/Output . ASG ASG Assign ASG Allen Systems Group (Naples, FL) ASG Abu Sayyaf Group (terrorist group) ASG Associated Student Government ASG Area Support Group ASG Adaptive Services Grid ASG Assistant Secretary General AUTOMATION SERVICES GROUP INC. Offers industrial material-handling robots for injection molders that range from sprue pickers to all=servo traversing robots. Custom designs robots or end-of-arm tooling as needed as needed prn. See prn order. . Custom designs, assembles and installs automation production, distribution, and warehouse control systems. Material-handling systems are for lightweight packages to steel plates weighing over 100 lb. Areas of expertise include metal parts welding inspection and verification, in-motion and static "legal for trade" weighing system, and high-speed carton tracking and sorting. ASI ASI, n See Anxiety Sensitivity Index. ROBOTIC SYSTEMS A FLOW INTERNATIONAL CO. Gantry-style CNC controller systems with up to six axes of motion for high-pressure waterjet cutting, laser cutting, adhesive dispensing, pick-and-place, and welding. Turnkey system A complete system of hardware and software delivered to the customer ready-to-run. In other words, just "turn the key" and go.  A Turnkey Video System integration for all processes available. AUTOMATED ASSEMBLIES CORP. Designs and manufactures robotics and factory automation systems for injection molding. Range of products from simple sprue pickers to technologically demanding robotics and automation solutions. Low-cost "Express" servo robots as well as high-performance robots available. Range of robotics devices designed for use in horizontal as well as vertical injection molding applications with clamp forces from 20 to 5000 tons. Controllers utilize a common software architecture that enables the user to communicate with the robot using simple English Simple English usually refers to a simplified form of English such as:
BATTENFELD OF AMERICA Unirob linear part extractors are independently operable operable /op·er·a·ble/ (op´er-ah-b'l) subject to being operated upon with a reasonable degree of safety; appropriate for surgical removal. op·er·a·ble adj. , multiple-axis, general-purpose handling devices for use on all injection molding machines in a variety of applications. Standard product lines feature a fully programmable, compact, high-torque three-axis a-c servo-driven design along with pneumatic or servo-driven rotary auxiliary axes depending on the complexity of handling needs. Primary axes utilize either steel core belt or rack and pinion drive systems with dual-precision linear bearings for reliable, low-maintenance operation. Optimized design ensures optimum dynamics and maximum acceleration resulting in minimum cycle times. Units available in standard handling capacities of 11 to 154 lb and in custom designs with application-specific axis lengths and up to 275-lb handling capacities. Standard programming pendant included. BERMER TOOL & DIE, INC. Automation equipment for injection molding includes standard and custom mold wipers
The Wipers were a punk rock group formed in Portland, Oregon in 1977 by guitarist Greg Sage, drummer Sam Henry and bassist Dave Koupal. , sprue pickers and part-removal units. Lift tongs tongs long-handled, about 3 feet, shaped like pincers with knobs on the ends of the grasping blades. Applied by standing behind the subject in a confined space and closing the jaws to grasp the animal's head just below the ears. for moving or separation of molds provide a safe accurate simulation of mold opening and help prevent costly mold damage. CARLISLE MACHINE WORKS, INC. Pick-and-place, gantry, Scara and six-axis articulated robots for containers. PackIt gantry robot packs bottles in cartons to 30 X 30 X 30 in. with a cycle time of 6-8 sec. Bottles can be placed vertically, base down or up, horizontally, or in combination. Rows can be nested. Sheet cutter allows for sheets between rows. Slipsheet inserter provides slipsheets between levels. System adaptable to other products. CBW cbw - Crypt Breakers Workbench AUTOMATION High-capacity unscrambling and re-orientation-type stacking machines for containers and lids collect falling parts and automatically reorganize them into handleable stacks ready for manual or semi-automatic packaging. High-speed carbon fiber Slingshot (networking, business, tool, product, protocol) Slingshot - CSK Software's real time financial server for the Internet. Slingshot allows the delivery of real time market data across the Internet and private intranets quickly, cheaply and securely. robots for either side-entry or top-entry applications can usually retrieve parts from a mold as fast or faster than they can fall free by gravity. Built for both single-face and stack molds as well as form and trim-in-place thermoformers, robots form the basic platform for downstream automation systems for assembling, stacking, welding, decorating, layer packing, carton filling, dispensing, palletizing, wrapping, and storing. CONAIR Wide range of robots and automation systems from sprue pickers to six-axis articulated robots with freely programmable controls. Sprue pickers include economical MX series with standard direct main arm or telescopic arm for low overhead clearance areas; EX series; and FX series, which incorporates motor drive adjustment of main arm starting position, strip stroke and vertical position. All models are equipped with easy-to-use programmable controllers Programmable controllers Electronic computers that are used for the control of machines and manufacturing processes through the implementation of specific functions such as logic, sequencing, timing, counting, and arithmetic. with digital set timers for maximum flexibility during program setup. Controllers are capable of storing multiple sequences and programs and are preprogrammed with sequences for quick program changes. Sprue pickers are available for application to injection molding machines from 15-500 tons. Models are readily adaptable to end-of-arm tooling for removal of light-duty parts and feature takeout times of as short as 0.6 sec. An entry-level robot, Model UCR (Under Color Removal) A method for reducing the amount of printing ink used. It substitutes black for gray color (equal amounts of cyan, magenta and yellow). Thus black ink is used instead of the three CMY inks. See GCR and dot gain. 150L beam-mounted picker has a 37-in. vertical stroke, 47-in. horizontal stroke, and 5-in. kick stroke. Uses the same controller as MX series pickers. For part removal on molding machines from 50 to 500 tons units with different drive configurations include HE series with pneumatic/electric models that incorporate frequency drives (HE) or servo drives (HES) on the horizontal motion for more precise control of part placement outside the molding machine. Also the HAS II series with up to five-axis servo drive for high-speed applications that require precise placement of parts outside the machine or precise placement of inserts into the mold. "Absolute" servo positioning increases precision and makes programming easier. Sepro 3000 robots serve midsize machines and extend to include units that suit machines up to 6000 tons. YN models feature a-c frequency drives in the strip and horizontal axes and pneumatic drive in the vertical stroke. AZ models offer a-c frequency drive in the strip and horizontal stroke and servo drive in the vertical. BZ models offer all-servo drive up to five axes of motion. Acceleration speeds for servo models are 6 in/sec and maximum payload exceeds 200 lb of parts and EOAT EOAT End of Arm Tooling (robotics) . All 3000 robots designed with a strip frame surrounding the vertical arm for stability. The internal PLC is capable of operating external downstream equipment without added cost, additional controllers, and interfacing. Fanuc articulated servo robots offer an economical solution in such downstream applications as assembly, adhesive application, inspection, palletizing and box loading, and the applications that require speed, accuracy and flexibility. Robots feature up to six axes of articulation with controls that are easy to "teach" and operate. Controls can control up to 12 individual servo axes and readily adaptable to any downstream application. DIRECT-LINE PRODUCTS Sprue pickers and traverse robots available in several sizes. Sprue pickers come with a maximum vertical stroke from 20 to 32 in. Traverse robots available with a maximum stroke from 32 to 40 in. and a traverse stroke of 48 in. Both are pneumatically operated with end-of-arm tooling packages available. Options include 90[degrees] wrist rotator, SPI (1) (Stateful Packet Inspection) See stateful inspection. (2) (Service Provider Interface) The programming interface for developing Windows drivers under WOSA. interface plug, and unit-mounted vacuum generator with detection switch. ELECTRA FORM, INC. Post-mold cooling systems cooling systems for housed animals include spraying of roofs with water, evaporative pads with fans, foggers and misters; for pastured animals shelter from the sun by trees or artificial shade devices and cooling ponds are used. for rapid removal and handling of PET preforms reduce cycle time and increase productivity. Available in side-out or top-out models. With end-of-arm tooling capabilities for 16-, 24-, 32-, and 48-cavity preform pre·form tr.v. pre·formed, pre·form·ing, pre·forms 1. To shape or form beforehand. 2. To determine the shape or form of beforehand. n. 1. molds, systems are adaptable to many injection molding machines. ENGEL CANADA INC. Part- and sprue-removal equipment for injection molding machines from 28 to 6000 tons. ERC (database) ERC - An extended entity-relationship model. robots are high-precision, high-speed servo robots with a rugged mechanical structure, maintenance-free a-c servo drives, simultaneous movement of all linear and rotary axes, and a freely programmable "teach" program for position, speed, time and I/O control. Portable teach pendant with LCD display allows for easy robot setup from within a 24-ft radius of operator interface station. ERC software minimizes robot travel time by calculating the shortest point-to-point travel distance. User-defined robot work area prevents the robot from colliding with the machine. Troubleshooting is facilitated by displaying machine and robot errors on the same screen. Data storage and retrieval of machine and robot parameters is done on the same floppy disc. Options include nonstandard non·stan·dard adj. 1. Varying from or not adhering to the standard: nonstandard lengths of board. 2. strokes on all linear axes, telescoping axes for plants with low ceilings, rotary modules for part orientation, end-of-arm tooling for part insertion and removal, and integration of up- or downstream peripheral equipment into robot control Robot control is the theory of how to model and control robots. A simplistic model of a robot is to view it as a collection of links connected by joints. . ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) An integrated information system that serves all departments within an enterprise. Evolving out of the manufacturing industry, ERP implies the use of packaged software rather than proprietary software written by or for one customer. sprue picker for machines from 28 to 700 tons features three pneumatic axes and removes lightweight parts or sprues for placement inside or outside machine guarding. Controls for ERC robots may be integrated into the Engel control, accomplished via direct interface or SPI interface. ERSE Erse (ûrs), synonym for Irish and sometimes also for Scottish Gaelic. See Celtic languages. robots or ERP sprue pickers are integrated via SPI interface and their own dedicated PLC controller. ERSE robots, dedicated to Engel tie-barless machines from 28 to 660 tons are designed to place parts and/or sprues on a conveyor integrated in machine frame. The side-entry-type units feature one servo axis and two pneumatically driven axes and have adjustable strokes to accommodate varying mold heights and part thicknesses. FANUC ROBOTICS FANUC Robotics America, Inc. is the leading supplier of robotic automation in North and South America. It offers over 175 robot model variations to meet the needs of a wide range of applications. NORTH AMERICA North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , INC. Automated process solutions for applications including material handling, assembly, material removal, welding, cutting, painting, dispensing, palletizing, and packing. Systems consist of reliable robots, easy-to-use software, high-quality hardware, and other process-related equipment. HITECH MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS, INC. Robots specifically designed for vertical compression molding Compression molding is a method of molding in which the molding material, generally preheated, is first placed in an open, heated mold cavity. The mold is closed with a top force or plug member, pressure is applied to force the material into contact with all mold areas, and heat presses. A carriage telescopes into the open daylight, carrying new material charges in with it. Loading f phenolic phe·no·lic adj. Of, relating to, containing, or derived from phenol. n. Any of various synthetic thermosetting resins, obtained by the reaction of phenols with simple aldehydes and used as adhesives. , melamine melamine (mĕl`əmēn'), common name for 2,4,6-triamino-1,3,5-triazine. Melamine is a trimer (see polymer) of cyanamide, H2NC≡N, and is synthesized from calcium carbide. , or polyester BMC (BMC Software, Inc., Houston, TX, www.bmc.com) A leading supplier of software that supports and improves the availability, performance, and recovery of applications in complex computing environments. materials accomplished with load cups or loading boards. Granular or preform load systems available. Charge placement in the mold can be precise when using preforms or BMC charges. Company's BMC extruder can be used to pre-size polyester BMC for loading. Preheating systems available for phenolics and melamines, and other thermosets thermosets, materials that can not be softened on heating. In thermosetting polymers, the polymer chains are joined (or cross-linked) by intermolecular bonding. Thermosets are usually supplied as partially polymerized or as monomer-polymer mixtures. . An air blast or optional brushes are used for mold cleaning. Part removal accomplished after ejection from the top or bottom by suction cups, grippers, comb, or drop board. Parts normally sensed to ensure a clean mold before loading takes place. Molded parts can then be sequenced for further processing. Robot is interchangeable between presses and is mounted on wheels, for easy removal for mold changes and maintenance. HUSKY INJECTION MOLDING SYSTEMS LTD Husky Injection Moulding Systems Ltd was founded by Robert Schad, a German immigrant who came to Canada in 1951 with $25 borrowed from an uncle and a letter from a family friend by the name of Albert Einstein. . A range of servo robots specific to injection molding suitable for various applications including free-standing side-entry robots for PET preforms and top-entry robots for general-purpose molding. Free-standing side-entry robots are capable of payloads to 660 lb for the highest cavitation cavitation Formation of vapour bubbles within a liquid at low-pressure regions that occur in places where the liquid has been accelerated to high velocities, as in the operation of centrifugal pumps, water turbines, and marine propellers. PET systems. Patented water-cooled take-out plates provide faster molding cycles by allowing parts to cool outside the mold. General-purpose robots are capable of payloads to 264 lb, with up to 6 axes of motion. Programming accomplished by a menu-driven control system that uses standard molding terminology (mold open, mold close, etc.) and is integrated with company's injection molding machines. IMS (1) See IP Multimedia Subsystem. (2) (Information Management System) An early IBM hierarchical DBMS for IBM mainframes. IMS was widely implemented throughout the 1970s under MVS and continues to be used under z/OS. CO. Two low-cost pneumatic mold sweeps for automatic, high-speed knockout of part and runner or sprue. Heavy-duty units with stroke lengths of 17 or 35 in. can also be used for automatic mold-release applications. (See ad p. 281.) ITALIAN TRADE COMMISSION Variety of robots offered by Italian manufacturers. KAWAGUCHI AMERICA, LTD LTD 1 Laron-type dwarfism 2 Leukotriene D 3 Long-term depression, see there 4. Long-term disability . Gate-Cutting Robot completes gate cutting and sorting within injection molding cycle time. Unit has up to five-axes of movement directed by a computer control system and teaching pendant; limitless configuration of parts that can be de-gated and sorted error free; and preciseness of cutting. No part is rejected because a vestige vestige /ves·tige/ (ves´tij) the remnant of a structure that functioned in a previous stage of species or individual development.vestig´ial ves·tige n. is too high or a part is put in the wrong bin. Unit is backed by a full engineering staff that can supply custom setups for any type of gate or material. Full range of standard and customs blades and nippers available. MARK 2 AUTOMATION, INC. Automated part- and runner-removal equipment for injection molding machines includes Eagle EMS sprue pickers; ES2 heavy-duty, swing-type removers for part or runner removal; ELC ELC Early Learning Centre (UK) ELC Environmental Law Centre (Canada) ELC Environmental Learning Center (Vero Beach, FL) ELC Education Law Center ELC Early Learning Coalition 2 traversing pickers; and EL2 traverse-type units. All models mounted on top of the stationary platen for fast and consistent part or runner removal. Servo electric or pneumatic drives on EL2 series. Standard sizes range from 18 to 32 in on. the EMS series for presses up to about 300 tons, and 18 to 40 in. of vertical stroke on ES2 series for machines to 700 tons. EL2 units include standard models with up to 96-in, vertical stroke and 156-in, traverse stroke for automation of presses to 4000 tons. Also larger units for higher tonnage machines. All units include microprocessor control of the remover and interface to the molding machine. Controller allows quick setups and flexibility for short-run molding. Eagle units designed and manufactured in the U.S., utilizing standard American-made components. MOTOMAN INC. Provides complete robotic solutions for various applications including arc welding, assembly, coating, dispensing, material cutting, material handling, material removal, spot welding Spot welding A resistance-welding process in which coalescence is produced by the flow of electric current through the resistance of metals held together under pressure. Usually the upper electrode moves and applies the clamping force. . Stand-alone robots, standard "World" solutions, and custom-designed systems backed by world-class customer support. Complete line of flexible six-axis robots suitable for handling and trimming injection molded parts, routing and drilling automotive bumpers, whirlpool tubs, water sports water sports Urophilia, see there equipment, protective sports gear, and truck cabs and bedliners. Robots also used for water-jet cutting applications such as automotive interior components, and press-tending applications such as loading thermoformed plastic sheets into punch presses. MTM MTM Medication Therapy Management MTM Minutes to Midnight (Linkin Park album) MTM Mary Tyler Moore (actress) MTM Made to Measure MTM Motoren-Technik-Mayer MTM Methods Time Measurement SYSTEMS Automated container removal for stretch-blow molding machines using the 2022 robot removal arm. For further automation the 2022AP packs erected cartons. Palletizing can be added to complete the line. Controlled by a PC-based system utilizing closed-loop digital servo drives, which provide flexibility and precision. Operator interface continually provides production information. All inputs and outputs are accessible and displayed, as well as error conditions and current mode. System can pack any configuration of containers. Optional visual inspection systems available. NORGREN AUTOMOTIVE INC. Builds linear and area gantry robots for press loading and parts removal. Systems for vertical and horizontal injection and compression presses can have pneumatic and/or electric servo-driven axes, as well as wrist rotation when needed. Modular construction from standardized, off-the-shelf components is said to keep costs competitive. Company integrates complete systems from its own components and end-of-arm tooling. Also automation systems for loading and unloading materials such as SMC SMC Saint Mary's College SMC Santa Monica College SMC Solaris Management Console SMC Smooth Muscle Cell SMC Small Magellanic Cloud (also see LMC) SMC Safety Management Certificate (maritime shipping) and GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) See UTC. GMT - Universal Time 1 in and out of large hydraulic vertical compression molding presses. For handling reinforced plastics, Norgren provides part-processing automation through cooling, routing, drilling, gluing and bonding stations as part of a complete manufacturing cell. PAXON AUTOMATION, INC. Complete line of robots including sprue picker, all pneumatic drive, a-c frequency control/pneumatic drive, and all servo drive. The flexible robots are for molding machines up to 3000 tons. Traversing-type robots provide telescopic arms, which enhance in-and-out speed, double the mechanical life, and lower the over-head height requirement. Touchscreen operator interface. SPI robot/IMM interface is standard. Services include installation, engineering, training, and inventory of spare parts Spare parts, also referred to as Service Parts is a term used to indicate extra parts available and in proximity to the mechanical item, such as a automobile, boat, engine, for which they might be used. Spare parts are also called “spares. . PROCO MACHINERY INC. Robopik single robotic gripper-arm takeout system removes containers from shuttle-style blow molding machines and orients them upright on a conveyor with the tails removed. Control system minimizes changeover. Simply enter container size to recall a previously run job and interchange one piece of tooling. Robopik also available as part of Cyber System, a complete take-out system with integrated controls used in conjunction with deflashing, leak testing, or other operations. Cyber system utilizes Provac vacuum conveyor system and Kwikchange technology for tooling changes, which allows changeover from one job to another with minimal setup and no mechanical adjustments. RAM CENTER, INC. Specializes in custom design and turnkey integration of robotic packaging and manufacturing systems. Broad range of robots and accessories including Adept Technologies and Fanuc Robotics for the toughest robotic applications. Complete integration services include system design, manufacturing, programming, customer run-off, installation, and service. Applications include PET preform feeding systems, PET preform line balancing, PET bottle bulk palletizing, product case loading, case palletizing, sealant dispensing, injection molded lens removal and coating systems, and other complex injection molded parts-removal and post-processing systems. Vision systems may be integrated into the robotic systems to provide part inspection or robot guidance. Other auxiliary equipment Noun 1. auxiliary equipment - electronic equipment not in direct communication (or under the control of) the central processing unit off-line equipment such as conveyors and part feeders can be integrated to completely automate production. RANGER AUTOMATION SYSTEMS, INC. Top- and side-entry parts-removal robots and sprue/parts pickers for injection molding machines from 50 to 5000 tons. Specializes in robots for large machines. READING ATM AUTOMATION INC. Designs and installs robotics and automation systems for injection molding. Manufactures a range of high-quality, cost-effective robotic equipment covering a range of functions from simple sprue/parts removal to sophisticated programmable operations in several axes. Can be electrically or pneumatically driven. Standard line of robots for injection molding machines ranging to over 3000 tons. Line includes sprue pickers; vertical-entry, three-axis pick-and-place robots; and sideentry pick-and-place robots. Units available in all-pneumatic models, all-electric drive models, or a combination of pneumatics pneu·mat·ics n. (used with a sing. verb) The study of the mechanical properties of air and other gases. pneumatics Noun and electrics; and can be customized. Two versions of electric robots: frequency drive and servo drive. Line of robot controls maximizes flexibility of operator interface. Operator can now teach positions, teach and modify sequences, and vary motor speed using a hand-held pendant. Specializes in custom automation systems including installation for insert molding feedup and loading, downstream operations such as degating and deflashing, inspection and weighing procedures, bending, closing, sorting, labelling, counting, packing, and onward conveying. Total turnkey systems designed, built and installed. REGENCY SALES, INC. Complete pneumatic and servo systems from sprue pickers to complex multifunctional tasking. REGLOPLAS CORP. Turnkey automation systems for compression molding of SMC and reinforced thermoplastics (GMT). Builds press loaders/unloaders, transfer robots, and magazine feeders for blanks of SMC or GMT sheet. Complete systems integration. REIS n. 1. The word is used as a Portuguese designation of money of account, one hundred reis being about equal in value to eleven cents. 1. A common title in the East for a person in authority, especially the captain of a ship. ROBOTICS Turnkey robotic solutions for injection molding operations. Systems are based on three robot styles with weight capacities from 6 to 300 kg. Solutions are designed for molding processes from insertion and extraction to secondary operations. ROBOTS DOT COM dot com - com , INC. Manufactures custom automation equipment and also represents CRS Robotics CRS Robotics Corporation (now Thermo CRS Limited) was a robotics company based out of Burlington, Ontario, Canada. CRS Robotics designed, manufactured, distributed, and serviced human scale robots and laboratory automation systems. . CRS CRS Course CRS Certified Residential Specialist (real estate certification) CRS Central Reservation System CRS Can't Remember Stuff (polite form) CRS Cost Reduction Strategy CRS Consumer Relations Specialist robots feature three sizes of articulating robots with up to 6-lb payload capacity. Custom automated equipment features robot end-of-arm tooling and SMI (1) (Storage Management Initiative) The initiative developed by the SNIA in 2003 to create a single standard interface for storage management technologies used by multiple vendors and networking communities. Merlin pick-and-place units with controller. SANDS TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL INC. Model R15 modular Cartesian (rectilinear rec·ti·lin·e·ar adj. Moving in, consisting of, bounded by, or characterized by a straight line or lines: following a rectilinear path; rectilinear patterns in wallpaper. ) robot system with 3 to 5 axes and strokes from 4 in. to 15 ft. custom tailored. Payloads to 50 lb and speeds to 80 in./sec. Suitable for positioning, gluing (including hot-melt), product transfer, palletizing, clean-room, etc. Model R16 cylindrical format arm system up to 5 axes plus linear track is suitable for small parts-handling, pharmaceuticals, and quality control. Cost-effective Model Rl7 five-axis articulated arm with a reach of 30-in, and payload to 6 lb for applications, which include trimming, finishing, paint and glue spraying, flame polishing Flame polishing is a method of polishing a material by exposing it to flame. By melting the surface of the material, surface tension smooths the surface out. Operator skill is critical with this method. , parts-handling, etc. All robots come complete with a controller, which is expandable with analog inputs, digital inputs and outputs. The controller, with a teachpad, is programmed with a PC via a serial port and holds programs in battery-backed memory. [greaterthan]SAS (1) (SAS Institute Inc., Cary, NC, www.sas.com) A software company that specializes in data warehousing and decision support software based on the SAS System. Founded in 1976, SAS is one of the world's largest privately held software companies. See SAS System. [lessthan] AUTOMATION, LTD. Supplier of robotic end-of-arm tooling. Designs and builds grippers and offers off-the-shelf modular gripper components for do-it-yourself applications. SEIKO INSTRUMENTS Seiko Instruments Inc. (セイコーインスツル株式会社 USA INC. ROBOTICS/AUTOMATION DIV. Factory Automation Div. offers full line of high-speed assembly and machine-tending robots. Integrated vision for robot guidance and inspection available. Units are programmed in an easy-to-use graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to that operates within industry standards on a Microsoft Windows NT platform. Company works with a national network of automation companies that have the hands-on experience and engineering expertise to implement automation in the plastics market. Typical applications include loading inserts into vertical injection molding machines, removing finished parts from molds, loading parts into ultrasonic welders, transferring parts between operations, and performing final assembly. STAR AUTOMATION INC. U.S. subsidiary of Japanese firm offering automated traverse robot and sprue pickers for injection molding. Included are automated guided vehicles, automated palletizers, and precision assembly robots. Patented two-stage, synchronized, belt-driven product-removal arm is manufactured with an a-c servo-electric motor and pneumatic cylinders. Robot uses a microprocessor controller to remove, stack, and box parts. Precise and flexible end-of-arm-tool (EOAT) is attached to the lower portion of the arm to remove parts and degate runners from the parts. EOAT may comprise air nippers, cylinders and suction assemblies; and can be adapted for difficult part-removal jobs. STERLING DETROIT CO. Robotarms, adaptable with other production equipment or secondary tooling, available in three styles for use with horizontal injection molding presses from 75 to 3000 tons. Model FWR FWR Foundation for Water Research (UK) FWR Full-Wave Rectified (electricity) FWR For Whatever Reason FWR Fish and Wildlife Resources FWR Fire When Ready FWR Field Work Report FWR Feed Water Regulator fixed-wrist, economical unit mounts on the stationary platen of the molding press and requires minimal over-machine working space to extract shots to 30 lb from single- or multiple-cavity molds. Model WRT WRT - with regard to, with respect to. high-speed, swivel-type unit mounts directly on the machine's stationary platen and features 45-60[degrees] of swivel motion that permits the unit to extract a part, lower or re-extend itself, release the grip, and discharge the part onto a workstation, conveyor or chute. Can be equipped with optional rotating wrist and trimming appliances. Model SM, similar to Model WRT, but with a linear (square matrix) configuration, which allows the unit to shuttle laterally with a square or linear motion. Unit can be mounted to the press plate or free-standing Robotarm and Topper Topper house he purchases is haunted by the young couple who owned it previously and their dog. [Am. Lit., Cin., TV: Topper in Halliwell, 718] See : Ghost Topper Hopalong Cassidy’s faithful horse. . All Topper units equipped with standard hydraulic or air-operated grippers, and with optional vacuum systems or "spring fingers." Units utilize standard electrical PLC controller and JIC JIC Just In Case JIC Joint Intelligence Committee JIC Joint Information Center (US government) JIC Jewelry Information Center JIC Joint Intelligence Center JIC Joint Industrial Council JIC Justice Information Center machine-tool components. Custom designs robotic SMC charge loaders, insert loaders, and parts unloaders for both horizontal and vertical compression molding presses. STERLTECH DIV. STERLING, INC. Complete line of part- and sprue-removal robots for injection molding machines from 25 to over 6000 tons. Traverse-type robots can also be integrated with assembly, decorating and packaging operations. SA series traverse robots feature 3-D servo-driven axes for accuracy and fast cycle times for machines from 50 to over 6000 tons. Overall cycle times from five sec and up with takeout times of less than 2 sec. Units designed and built with heavy-duty linear bearings on all axes and high-strength modular beam construction for versatility and flexibility. All robots include quick-change end-of-arm tooling for easy changeover. Programming setup and operation handled via a programmable hand-held pendant controller with full diagnostics through text messages. Offline programming and SPI interface is standard. Three-year parts warranty. SAT series three-axis, all-pneumatic traverse robots offer high performance at an entry-level price for machines from 50 to 500 tons. SS Series sprue pickers for removal of parts/sprues on machines from 25 to 700 tons. Hand-held control pendant offers easy setup with diagnostics and preset sequence selections and features "teach" capability for custom sequences. Services include custom end-of-arm tooling, laser degation, secondary automation, on-site installation, start-up, training, and 24-hr service support. (See ad Cover II.) TOKICO (USA) INC. Armstar robots for spray painting, finishing, blowoff/cleaning, and seam-sealing applications for automotive, electronics, appliances, etc. Supplies turnkey finishing systems with both hydraulic and electric-powered manipulators and microprocessor control, ancillary painting and sealing equipment, application engineering, installation, training, start-up, and spare-parts inventory. TRI-MATIX CORP. Line of injection molding traverse robots can operate in low-overhead areas and carry parts weighing up to 50 lb. Take-out times are under 1 sec, and overall cycle times 6-10 sec. Units are computer-controlled and available with pneumatic vertical axis and servo-driven horizontal movement or with servo drive on all axes. Optional second arm for sprue removal or secondary operations. VENTAX ROBOT INC. Manufactures custom engineered automation systems and robots for applications that include equipment and complete turnkey work cells to orient, handle and package; assemble and decorate; stack and unstackmark and label; test and inspect; and insert load horizontal and vertical machines. Complete line of downstream equipment include pick-and-place units, parts up-and-down stackers, and transfer equipment. Standard line of top and side-entry robots and sprue pickers suitable for injection molding machines from 30 tons and up. Units available with various drive options including pneumatic, electric, servo or combinations. New products include Panel Master for degating and flame treating rocker panels and bumpers; PET preform take-out and cooling systems; and automated thin-film insertion, automated coil housing processing system, and dashboard assembly system, all for the automotive market. WITTMANN ROBOT & AUTOMATION SYSTEMS, INC. Robot systems for injection molding presses from 30 to 5000 tons. Secondary equipment for turnkey start-ups or automated integration of existing operations available. Design assistance, end-of-arm tooling, field training and service available for large multimachine facilities and small custom-molding operations. Vertical- and side-entry robots for every tonnage machine; choice of electric and pneumatic drives; easy-to-use controls with built-in diagnostics; and advanced teach programmable controls. Model W670 machine-mounted robot for large injection or structural foam presses can handle parts to 220 lb. All CNC equipped robots feature handheld pendants with teach-in programming and storage on 3.5-in, floppy discs and can be off-line programmed on IBM compatible PCs. YAMAHA ROBOTICS USA FXY series of arm-type cartesian robots designed for lightweight applications requiring speed and flexibility especially for sealing or bonding operations and lightweight pick-and-place functions. Line consists of standard x and y axes with the option of adding a pneumatic z axis. Maximum load capacity of 7 lb., x and y axis Y axis, n See axis, Y. maximum speeds of 47 in./sec, and stroke lengths ranging from 6 to 26 in. Other products include Scara and single-axis assembly robots, as well as input devices. YK INTERNATIONAL, INC. Custom built sprue pickers or part-removal robots for presses from 10 to 2000 tons include designing and manufacturing end-of-arm tooling for company's robots, as well as for other brands. YUSHIN AMERICA, INC. HOPIII-M robots are three-axis, air-drive sprue pickers for 20- to 500-ton machines. HOPIII-M units are virtually maintenance-free. An optional servo drive on the kick axis speeds setup and mold changeovers. Handheld controller equipped with standard-motion patterns accessed by user. It has accessible modes that allow for choosing part-gripping methods, part/runner release positions, downstream equipment, signals, part/runner verification methods, and ejector ejector (ijekt  r),n by common usage, a device used to remove debris and fluids by negative pressure. Another term is aspirator. See also aspirator. control and reject-discharge programs. AN-M/ANII-M robots are two-axis air and one-axis servo-driven units for 25- to 200-ton machines. AN-M robots are virtually maintenance-free with pre-lubricated and sealed bearings on all linear axes. ANII-M units have compound-drive, main arm for conserving overhead clearance. Servo motor can be used to place parts in multiple positions perpendicular to machine such as in a box, tray or conveyor, and is useful to load/unload downstream machines, separate good and bad production or accommodate rack molds. Robot is controlled by handheld pendant, has text messaging, 10-mold setups, error history, and tracks production data. Programming accomplished by accessing pre-programmed blocks and assembling them into a sequence. VNX/VNXII robots are three- to five-axis, servo drive traverse-type units for 20- to 5000-ton machines and are virtually maintenance-free. VNXII units have a compound main arm to conserve overhead clearance and are controlled by a touch-screen with a graphical, interactive-operator interface. Users can change program sequences with optional online/offline programming package. |
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