August 2 , 2006
Welcome to the August 2006 issue of Motoman Direct, containing news, product information, and updates from Motoman Inc.
Featured Products
Motoman Productivity Software Suite RobotPro NX
Motoman IA20 Robot Ideal for Injection Molding Applications » Yes, I would like a member of Motoman's sales team to contact me about the above product(s). |
Corporate News
Motoman IACET Accreditation Extended until 2011
In 1992, Motoman became the first robot company to offer International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) approved training programs. IACET approval means that Motoman is recognized as offering the highest quality continuing education and training programs. We recently completed the extensive review process required to renew our IACET-approval. The IACET renewal certification is valid for the coming five years, through April 21, 2011.
Visit Motoman's E-Commerce Site
Launched in January 2006, Motoman's new e-commerce site expands our customers' ability to place orders on-line beyond training to also include spare parts, software and manuals. Our e-commerce site features 24/7 on-line tracking of spare parts delivery and other order status information. Please follow the link below to complete your registration and begin using the site!
Editorials, Case Studies, & Articles
"When Two Arcs Are Better Than One: Tandem GMAW vs. Multiple Robot Arms"
by Chris Anderson - Robotics Online - May 16, 2006
"Robot Flexibility Breaks New Ground"
by Matt Griswold - Plastics News - June 2006. Page 74. Article features new Motoman 13-axis dual-arm DA20 and 7-axis actuator-driven robots introduced at NPE show ...
"Motoman Provides Complete Robotic Packaging and Palletizing Solutions"
Food & Drug Packaging - April 2006 - Design Gallery Packaging Machinery - Volume 1 - Page 69. Profile describes Motoman solutions for food and drug packaging, packing and palletizing applications ...
"Reaching Peak Performance, Productivity: Alpine Uses Automation to Shorten Lead-Times, Increase Production Capacity" - The Fabricator - July 2006. This case study article relates how Motoman robots have helped Alpine Engineered Products improve productivity, weld consistency, and overall product quality while eliminating outsourcing and cutting lead times for its line of truss fabrication tables. Article appears on pages 42-44 of the issue, which can be found at www.thefabricator.com.
"Pickles Palletized Robotically"
Packaging Digest - July 2006 - Pages 24-25. This case study article describing how a Motoman SP100X robot palletizes cases of pickles and other pickled products, improving productivity at Aliment Putter's Foods ...
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.
Problem: I would like to add an interface panel to my NX100 controller, but I don't have thousands of dollars or a lot of time to spend on it.
Solution: The Motoman NX100 controller has an onboard Interface Panel Option, right on the teach pendant. The Interface (IF)panel has 10 individual screens with 24 possible buttons on each. The buttons on the IF panel can directly control Universal I/O or 6,000 series bits in the ladder. For more details, please see instruction manual 149648-18.
Problem: I want to make changes to the ladder program in my NX100, but the Motoman ladder uses Boolean logic and the text editing is difficult.
Solution: With the release of the NX100 controller, Motoman has created a Ladder Editor for the pendant. Now you can easily view, monitor status, and edit the ladder using a graphical display. Touch [IN/OUT], [LADDER EDITOR] to display the ladder. Please see operators manual 149827-1 for more details.
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Customer Satisfaction & Training
New!! E-Learning NX Robot Calibration Course Now Available Free for a Limited Time Only
Graphics and step-by-step procedures teach you how to recalibrate your Motoman robot following major maintenance procedures that affect the Tool Center Point...
New!! NX100 6200/6300 Basic Programming Class
This 5.0-day class that debuts the week of September 25 combines the 4.5-day NX100 Basic Programming w/Arc Welding class and the existing 2.5-day NX100 AW6200/6300 classes into one accelerated class that includes programming external axes and coordinated motion. This fast-paced class is designed for students who already have prior Motoman robot programming experience.
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