August 3 , 2007
Welcome to the August 2007 issue of Motoman Direct, containing news, product information, and updates from Motoman Inc.
Featured Products
Motoman Expands Clinical Laboratory Automation Capabilities
Motoman provides clinical laboratory specimen processing solutions for sorting; aliquoting; decapping/recapping; thawing/mixing; and archive storage and retrieval -- with a range of standard platforms (AutoSorter(tm) I/II/III). AutoSorter solutions can be customized to develop unique work cells to meet each laboratory's unique specimen processing needs.
MotoSight 3D
Powerful vision software and hardware provides integrated solutions that utilize industry-leading vision tools for bin-picking, racking and other applications...
New! Modular MH1600-500TR Positioner
Ideal for small- to medium-sized parts, requiring coordinated motion of circumferential welds, the economical MH1600-500TR positioner is comprised of two standard headstock modules combined to provide highly flexible, AC servo-controlled tilt/rotate part positioning using two rotational axes of motion...
Four-Axis YS650L SCARA Robot
Ideal for high-speed handling and assembly systems, the 
YS650L has a 650 mm reach, 320 mm Z-axis stroke, and 5 kg maximum payload. It uses the same controller as other Motoman robots, allowing easy integration...
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Corporate News
Motoman Expands South American Operations -- On June 1, Motoman Robotica do Brasil opened their new, larger facility in Sao Paulo, Brazil, that provides additional space for manufacturing, office, a demo lab area and training room...
Motoman Receives Governor's Excellence in Exporting Award for 2007. Motoman was one of 31 businesses honored to receive an "E-Award," presented by Ohio Governor Ted Strickland. E-awards recognize companies whose export efforts have increased sales, heightened the awareness of exporting and created jobs. Motoman has facilities in Canada, Mexico and Brazil, and exports accounted for 26% of Motoman's total sales in 2006...
Click on the following links to see Motoman's latest ads:
"Motoman Points the Way"
"EPL-Series Palletizing Robots"
"Customer Satisfaction"
"ArcWorld V"
"Push Your Presses"
Editorials, Case Studies, & Articles
"Motoman's New SSA2000 Robot: Faster Welding-Same Price," by Gary S. Vasilash, Editor-in-Chief - June 2007 - Automotive Design & Production...
"Assembly in Action: Automation Shines at Grote," - Assembly (on-line edition) posted June 19, and July issue of Assembly magazine). Grote Industries (Madison, IN) uses Motoman robots working in close proximity with human operators to assemble vehicle lighting products twice as fast...
"Robots Rack Up Productivity at Tru-Form," by Mary Kay Morel, Staff Writer/Editor, Motoman Inc. - July 2007 - Manufacturing News. Tru-Form Steel & Wire (Hartford, IN) uses Motoman robots to fabricate and weld a wide variety of returnable metal racks for the automotive industry and other products for heavy equipment. Using Motoman robots enables Tru-Form to compete against foreign competitors that have drastically lower labor costs...
Flexible Automated End-of-Line Solutions for Packaging and Palletizing: Systems Integration Is Key to Success," Packaging Digest - White paper section...
"Robotic Welding Buoys Launch of Sturdier Examination Tables" - June 2007 - Robotics Online. Midmark Corporation uses a Motoman ES165 "Expert Spot" welding robot to more cost-effectively manufacture their new line of heavier-duty examination tables. Equipped with a C-style servo electric welding transgun, the robot makes 58 high-quality, nearly invisible spot welds in 330 seconds...
Helpful Hints
Each issue of Motoman Direct includes "helpful hints" designed to provide bits of practical advice and programming tips that will help our customers maximize the productivity of their Motoman robots.
FULL-SPEED TEST
Some processes have a need for full-speed operation while teaching. This is sometimes made difficult because the robot is limited to a 25% joint speed in Teach mode. Applications such as coordinated motion welding, material removal, dispensing and waterjet cutting may use a low TCP speed, but need to roll some joints faster than 25% to achieve the selected speed. The ANSI/RIA R15.06-1999 safety standard has provisions for High Speed Attended Program Verification. After verifying that your system meets these specifications (found in Section 10.8.3 of the ANSI/RIA standard), Full-Speed Test can be enabled on your Motoman robot(s).
MODIFY TARGET GROUP AXES (Multiple Robot Control)
Motoman robot controllers have a coordinated motion function that allows multiple control groups to be controlled by the same job (robot program). Examples of this would be one job controlling both Robot 1 and Robot 2 (R1 + R2) or one job controlling Robot 1 and Station 1 (R1 + S1). In cells that use multiple robot control, you sometimes might need to modify the programming for one control group while not affecting the other. Normally, when a move instruction is edited, current positions in all control groups are re-recorded. By enabling the Modify Target Group Axis function, you can modify each control group separately. To enable this function, display the job to be edited in Teach mode, touch Edit, at the top of the screen, then cursor to Modify Target Axis and press Select. Now when you press the Modify key, a dialog box will appear and ask "Modify Target Axis? Yes or No." By choosing "Yes," only the group that you have motion control over will be modified. The other group's positions will remain un-edited. If "No" is selected, editing is canceled. To disable this function, touch Edit, cursor to Modify Target Group Axis and press Select to remove the check mark.
For more helpful hints, click here.
Customer Satisfaction & Training
Motoman's on-line Customer Care Center offers enhanced E-commerce functions and much more. Available 24/7, the site enables you to order spare/replacement parts, software, and manuals; check order status; and register for training at the Motoman Technical Education Center or for our growing offering of web-based training. It also features product information, technical resources and tools to help you manage your Motoman products. Please follow the link below to complete your registration and begin using the site!
https://ecommerce.motoman.com/opencms/customercare/motoman/index.html
FREE! Access WBT modules that will help you enhance productivity by teaching you how to use two useful programming techniques and/or shortcuts:
JET Function - Allows up to 3,072 jobs to be registered in any of the three Job Entry Tables of 1,024 jobs each. This allows programmers to easily reference child jobs when programming JUMP or CALL instructions.
Key Allocation Function - Allows number keypad on NX100 pendant to be allocated to force Universal Outputs ON/OFF in conjunction with the INTERLOCK key. Keys can also be used as a shortcut to the INFORM LIST menu instructions or to open a reserved display.
Also learn how to set up and calibrate a Miller AutoAxcess(tm) power source for optimal performance in Motoman arc welding cells with NX100 controllers.
Register Online for Motoman Training
Classes
You can register for
all Motoman training classes in the U.S. and Canada on-line through
Motoman's website.
Trade Shows
If you missed Motoman's exhibit at Robots & Vision in June but would like a copy of the post-show mailer, click on the following link:
http://www.motoman.com/events/psm/rv2007.pdf
Also, if you missed the Clinical Laboratory Expo (American Association of Clinical Chemistry - AACC) - July 15-19 - San Diego Convention Center - San Diego, CA - click on the following link for the press release on Motoman's laboratory automation capabilities...
Motoman products and services will be exhibited at the following trade shows and expositions. If you plan to attend, please visit our booth:
FIN-X - September 18-20 - Indiana Convention Center - Indianapolis, IN - Booth #819
PackExpo - October 15-17 - Las Vegas Convention Center - Las Vegas, NV - Booth #3543.
G2E - November 13-15 - Las Vegas Convention Center - Las Vegas, NV.
Fabtech - Nov. 11-14 - McCormick Place - Chicago, IL - Booth 5017.
MOTOQUOTE PUZZLE
Decipher the following encrypted "MotoQuote" phrase and e-mail the answer, along with your name, company name, company address, and work phone number to marykay.morel@motoman.com. On August 10, we will draw a winner from eligible respondents who correctly solve the puzzle. The prize, a Motoman ball cap OR a sleeve of golf balls with the Motoman logo, will be sent to the lucky winner.
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