Julia Hider

Julia Hider Senior Editor

Laser & Waterjet

Welding Guns Are Easy to Maintain, Modify

Fabtech 2017: Bernard and Tregaskiss will showcase its welding guns and consumables with live welding demonstrations of Bernard semi-automatic and Tregaskiss robotic MIG guns.

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Automation

Gripper Enables Higher Payload on Cobots

On Robot’s RG6 is designed to be a flexible and energy-efficient gripper that is easy to program and install on cobots handling objects of various sizes.

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Laser & Waterjet

Welding Accessories Enable Easy Parameter Changes

Fabtech 2017: Miller Electric Manufacturing Company’s ArcReach products are designed to enable operators to change parameters at the weld joint using the wire feeder or remote (without a control cord), improving productivity, safety and quality.

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Blast Room Enclosures Available in Flexible Sizes

Fabtech 2017: Clemco will feature its PDQ predesigned blast room enclosures.

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Toolholders

Toolholding Collet Accommodates Long Tool Overhangs

Rego-Fix’s PowrGrip toolholding collet system can generate clamping forces higher than those of shrink-fit holders.

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Automation

Mobile Bending Cell Accommodates Varying Complexity, Lot Sizes

Fabtech 2017: Mobile robot automation meets high-speed bending in Bystronic’s Xpert 40 mobile bending cell, a compact solution for automated and manual bending of parts of varying complexity in fluctuating lot sizes.

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Beltless Conveyor Transports Tough Materials

Fabtech 2017: Bunting Magnetics Co. is showcasing its MagSlide beltless chip and parts conveyor, which is designed to easily and effectively transport materials that are tough on traditional belted and steel-hinged conveyors, including dirty, oily parts and abrasive materials such as sharp, jagged scrap.

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Monitoring System Safeguards Machining Processes

Genior Modular from Artis Systems (a part of Marposs SpA) is a fully automatic process monitoring and control solution for machine tools.

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Automation

Deep-Draw Hydraulic Press Is Equipped with Two Robots

Fabtech 2017: Greenerd Press & Machine Company will showcase its automated deep-draw hydraulic press solution.

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Automation

Bandsaw Automatically Makes Complex Cuts

Fabtech 2017: The AV-2026NC bandsaw is Cosen’s solution for automation in structural steel fabrication, combining the company’s vertical tilt frame saw with its Mechalogix software and an automated feeder.

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Automation

Robot Control Software Enables Dynamic Collision Avoidance

With the ability to coordinate the motion of hundreds of axes in real time, Energid’s Actin toolkit is designed to facilitate the creation of robots with fluid, human-like movement and skills, enabling them to complete tasks requiring dexterous manipulation.

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Automation

Shock-Absorbing Bumper Protects Robot Teach Pendants

Roboworld’s Pendant Armor protective frame is a shock-absorbing bumper designed to protect robot teach pendants from damage when accidentally dropped.

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