November 4 , 2005
Welcome to the November 2005 issue of Motoman Direct, containing news, product information, and updates from Motoman Inc.
Featured Products
MotoSim
EG
« New generation of Motoman's comprehensive PC-based simulation
software features enhanced graphics, improved file import without translation,
new simulation markup and measurement tools ...
FabWorld II
Modular,
flexible FabWorld II robotic welding solutions are ideal for fabrication
of large parts. Workcells include one or two EA-Series "Expert Arc" welding
robots with NX100 controller(s), a 450- or 1,500-kg payload headstock/tailstock
positioner with options for an additional hs/ts or two stationary tables,
and workcell protection...
Four-Axis
EPL160 and EPL300 "Expert
Palletizing" Robots »
These high-yield
manipulators feature internally routed air and I/O signal lines and
are specifically designed to optimize palletizing applications...
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Corporate News
Mazak Touch
the Future 2006
As a Mazak technology partner, Motoman is pleased to
be displaying an integrated MotoRail solution for tending a Mazak Intergrex
machine at Mazak's Touch the Future 2006: North America's Largest Private
Demonstration of Advanced Technology Machine Tools to be held Nov.
8-10 at Mazak Corporation Headquarters, Florence, Kentucky. More than
2,000 people are expected to attend. For more information, Mazak customers
and guests are encouraged to visit http://www.mazakusa.com/ttf2006.
Motoman's
Parent Company, Yaskawa Electric Corporation, Nears Production Start
at New Facility in Japan. Later this month, the new 100,000 sq.
ft., $40 million facility will begin production of medium- to large-size
Motoman robots used for spot welding, material handling, and painting...
Motoman matches employee donations for Hurricane Katrina relief.
Motoman
employees opened their hearts and their wallets and gave $13,100 and
the company matched that figure dollar-for-dollar for a total donation
of $26,200.
Editorials, Case Studies, & Articles
"Robotic
Automation Is No Pipe Dream"
Tube & Pipe Journal
- September 2005 and "Robots
Automate Pipe Welding" Manufacturing
Engineering - September 2005.
Reinke Manufacturing Co. Inc. uses 10 Motoman
robots performing multiple operations on a single production line to
weld flanges, brackets and couplers onto 19'-38' long carbon steel irrigation
pipes, plasma cut holes into the pipe, and perform material handling
between stations ...
"Robots:
The Lower Cost, More Flexible Process Improvement Alternative to
CNC Machine Tools"
Robotics Online - Posted September 19, 2005.
New software tools allow complex CNC programs to be translated into robot
programs that are ready to run ...
"Robotic
Palletizing Leads to 55% Productivity Gain at JTM Products"
Robotics
World - September 2005.
JTM Products, a manufacturer of lubricant
for tire mounting/demounting and water and sewer pipe-joints, uses a
Motoman UP165 palletizing robot integrated by FKI Logitex to improve
productivity 55% and reduce worker injuries ...
Customer Satisfaction & Training
Web-Based Training. Needing some training but don't have the time to take off work? Consider taking a user-friendly web-based or computer-based training course. Learn what you need at times convenient for you. The following self-paced training courses are currently available for only $300 each: NX Macro Job, XRC Macro Job, XRC Internal Shock Sensor, XRC Encoder Replacement, XRC and MRC MARIO (installation and setup). Students receive access to the training courses for 15 days or 30 accesses -- whichever comes first. Registration information and course descriptions are available at http://www.motoman.com/support/training/wbt-cbt/default.asp Or call 937-847-3307 for more details... .
You can now register for all Motoman training classes in the U.S. and Canada on-line through Motoman's website.