The brand new UR8 Lengthy cobot can attain farther than its predecessors to automate extra welding duties. Supply: Common Robots
Collaborative robotic arms are persevering with to develop in measurement and functionality. Common Robots (UR) at present launched the UR8 Lengthy cobot, which it’s displaying at FABTECH this week in Chicago.
With the identical 1,750 mm (68.9 in.) attain because the UR20 mannequin and a considerably slimmer profile, the UR8 Lengthy combines attain, stability and precision in a rugged, compact, light-weight kind, asserted Common Robots. The new cobot has a payload capability of 8 kg (17.6 lb.), which the corporate mentioned makes it appropriate for space-constrained setups and industrial duties, from complicated weldments to precision dunnage choosing and versatile multi-point inspections.
UR8 Lengthy runs with each PolyScope 5 and PolyScope X software program It may be prolonged with MotionPlus, UR’s new movement management know-how that enables for ease of integration with linear axis, rotary positioners, and rotary turntables for exact management, smoother trajectories, and constant accuracy.
Common Robots claimed its upgraded freedrive capabilities permits customers to manually information the arm with precision and ease, making programming extra intuitive and enabling quick setup with out the necessity for layered interfaces or exterior instruments. The UR8 Lengthy has 30% much less mass than the UR20 force- and power-limited robotic arm.
UR mentioned the brand new robotic’s compact wrist design implies that it may be mounted on gantries, rails, or overhead methods, the place exterior axes can function extra effectively.
”The UR8 Lengthy is a brilliant robotic arm that may attain farther and do greater than ever earlier than,” acknowledged Jean Pierre Hathout, president of Common Robots (UR). “It’s designed to assist individuals and companies work quicker, extra safely, and with much less bodily effort.”
“Whether or not it’s lifting, shifting, or dealing with duties which can be repetitive or laborious on the physique, this robotic makes the job simpler,” he added. “Its longer attain means it could possibly cowl more room, and its superior options open new methods to automate work that was once achieved by hand.”
UR mentioned it has bought greater than 100,000 cobots worldwide. The Odense, Denmark-based unit of Teradyne Robotics famous that its user-friendly platforms are supported by the PolyScope software program and its in depth associate ecosystem. Final week, Ujjwal Kumar stepped down as president of Teradyne Robotics.
With superior movement management, the UR8 Lengthy can conduct automotive high quality inspection. Supply: Common Robots
Common Robots designs for welding functions
With its lengthy attain, superior movement management, and precision and repeatability, UR8 Lengthy is right for welding, mentioned Common Robots
“UR8 Lengthy delivers a better instructing expertise than conventional welding robots, higher weld high quality than handbook welding, and fewer total rework, saving money and time,” mentioned Will Healy III, international trade supervisor for fabricated metals at Teradyne Robotics. “Following suggestions from fabricators all over the world, the UR8 Lengthy was designed with the collaborative welding course of in thoughts, boosting productiveness and serving to leaders to draw new expertise who are sometimes extra motivated to function a robotic than carry out repetitive handbook welding.”
FABTECH attendees can see the UR Lengthy in welding demonstrations at a number of UR associate cubicles, together with THG Automation, Hirebotics, and Vectis Automation.
“The improved options of the UR8 Lengthy allows enlargement into new welding and plasma reducing functions, all with out sacrificing security or man-machine collaboration,” mentioned Marcus Yakawich, product banager at Vectis Automation. “We will’t wait to share these long-reach benefits with our prospects.”
UR companions will reveal the UR8 Lengthy at upcoming occasions. Supply: Common Robots
UR cobot additionally reaches into bin choosing
At its personal FABTECH Sales space B13045, Common Robots will reveal the UR8 Lengthy’s attain right into a full dunnage bin, generally utilized in automotive, metals, plastics, and different manufacturing functions.
“The longer attain, mixed with the brand new robotic’s compact device flange and quick wrist joints, enable extra decide positions and for the robotic to succeed in deep into bin corners with ease,” mentioned UR. Within the automotive trade, the UR8 Lengthy can simply combine into space-constrained cells and supply extra picks per bin and extra uninterrupted workflows, it mentioned.
The improved joint structure delivers as much as 30% quicker cycle instances in comparison with earlier generations of cobots, added the firm.
UR8 Lengthy will debut in Europe subsequent week at SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN in Essen, Germany. Common Robots associate Clean Robotics will present the brand new cobot in its sales space, and Lorch Schweißtechnik GmbH will reveal UR8 Lengthy in Corridor 3 at UR Stand 3C18. Common Robots may even current UR8 Lengthy at 11:30 a.m. on Sept. 18 on the Future Hub stage.
