Citation
(2009), "New robotic routing system from KMT Robotic Solutions specially designed for trimming acrylic bath tubs", Industrial Robot, Vol. 36 No. 4. https://doi.org/10.1108/ir.2009.04936daf.002
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2009, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
New robotic routing system from KMT Robotic Solutions specially designed for trimming acrylic bath tubs
Article Type: Mini features From: Industrial Robot: An International Journal, Volume 36, Issue 4
KMT Robotic Solutions has launched the RoboTrim® FT-700 (Figure 1), a new robotic router trimming system specifically designed to trim acrylic bath tubs. The RoboTrim FT-700 router trimming system can easily trim a range of tub sizes up to 213.3 ×152.4 ×76.2 cm and a wide variety of shapes, including skirted tubs.
The RoboTrim FT-700 overcomes the disadvantages of manual trimming of bath tubs, which is a dusty, time-consuming process that often creates a harsh working environment for employees and part quality issues for manufacturers. The FT-700 simplifies the trimming process for these products by eliminating the need for drilling jigs and trims higher quality features in much less time than manual trimming.
The fixed table (or fixture cart option) in the robotic routing system keeps the part in one stationary position during the trimming cycle so there’s virtually no risk of chipping the tub. The FT-700’s flexible fixturing options also allow it to trim skirted and non-skirted products in a range of sizes.
Each RoboTrim FT-700 routing system is equipped with a riser-mounted KMT AccuTrim® R-363 robot and its FANUC R-30iA robot controller, as well as a 7.6 kW spindle with automatic tool change capability.
The FT-700 can be supplied with a choice of software tools, including KMT’s bath tub trimming program, to make part programming a quick and easy process. The system’s state-of-the-art AccuFind® laser sensor quickly locates the part in space, detects any part variation and automatically adjusts the robot program to trim features accurately.
System Calibration Tools allow for fast and accurate Tool Centre Point identification and fixture changeover, while KMT’s RouterWare® Application Software reduces the time it takes to develop and adjust part programs. If problems arise, FANUC’s Collision Guard software will protect the robot and tooling in the event of a collision.
The touch screen operator panel provides a user-friendly means to control the system and manage part option programs. In addition, KMT’s Remote Administration feature allows KMT engineers to troubleshoot system issues via a phone line or ethernet connection.
Options for the FT-700 include a bar code reader to manage part data collection; a second saw sensor in the tool change rack; a cart fixture change system to replace the fixed table; an enclosure for dust management and safety and KMT/FANUC’s CamPro® and TrimPro® off-line programming software packages.
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