Month: August 2023

Pioneering the future of industrial technology, Mitsubishi Electric is once again making headlines with its latest advancements in the automation domain. The company recently showcased an array of innovative robots and controllers, further solidifying its esteemed position in this industry.

Mitsubishi Electric, known by its stock symbol MIELY, has unveiled an array of new automation technologies. Among these, the spotlight is on a state-of-the-art bin-picking robot, which offers distinctive features, as well as a servo amplifier aimed at amplifying safety measures and consolidating safety inputs from various points.

Next-Gen 3D Bin-Picking Solution Scheduled for a grand reveal at the PACK Expo in Las Vegas this September 2023, the new 3D bin-picking robot from Mitsubishi Electric promises to be a game-changer. This advanced robot boasts the ability to cohesively work alongside two of its counterparts in confined spaces, effectively dodging collisions and charting movement strategies. This accomplishment is the synergy of Mitsubishi Electric’s robotic precision, Realtime Robotics’ groundbreaking collision evasion software, and SICK’s superior machine vision technology.

This robotic trio will showcase their capabilities in a setup that uses machine vision to identify key components, interactivity between the robots, and then processes this information for intricate picking and packaging tasks.

The idea is simple: if a single robot can optimize speed and efficiency, three can multiply those results. But this is only feasible when they operate seamlessly without any hiccups or collisions during their designated tasks.

Introducing MELSERVO J5 Servo Amplifiers At its core, the MELSERVO J5 is built to unify several safety instruments. This includes emergency buttons, light barriers, sensor beams, production line emergency cords, and more. Their primary function is to halt systems in potential danger scenarios. Leveraging the FailSafe over EtherCAT (FSoE) protocol, these amplifiers consolidate devices, relaying alerts about hazardous situations, and manage servo motors to guarantee a secure state. The standout feature of FSoE is its ability to transmit vital safety information alongside routine data signals, prioritizing the safety data and ensuring duplication as required. The unique aspect is the distinct transmission of data through the same medium, guaranteeing swift and dependable reactions.

For those unfamiliar with servo amplifiers, their function might be a tad deceptive. These devices are designed to quickly dissipate energy from moving components, thus halting various machines. For instance, think of a conveyor system transporting minerals from deep underground to an elevator. Should a miner accidentally land on this conveyor, they could engage one of the emergency cords. This would then trigger a system where all the motion energy – from the belt, the individual, and the minerals – is rapidly transformed into heat, halting everything. The essence of servo “amplifiers” is to utilize the minor control input and an additional power source to achieve this rapid halt.

Mitsubishi’s Leap Forward in Automation Always at the forefront of automation gear, these latest offerings by Mitsubishi Electric further emphasize their commitment to technological evolution. The new 3D robot is set to revolutionize operations by making picking and packaging more streamlined and secure. In parallel, the MELSEVO J5 offers industries a rapid solution for integrating foolproof safety mechanisms, ensuring consistent reliability in automated environments.

In hands-on production, it’s noticeable that identical compact CNC machinery, when operated by varying personnel over similar durations, results in significantly different output efficiencies. The performance potential of many CNC lathes isn’t entirely harnessed. To maximize the machine’s production capability, it’s essential to account for all factors impacting the machine’s efficiency.

To bolster the productivity of CNC lathes, it’s crucial to deeply examine the components being processed by the lathe, gaining clarity on specifications like material, design intricacies, tolerance criteria, surface finish expectations, and any requisite heat treatments. Armed with this understanding, one can then select an optimal milling methodology and a streamlined processing path.

A single component can be manufactured following several distinct processes. Different methods can lead to varied efficiencies, costs, and precision levels. Hence, while guaranteeing component quality, efforts should be made to elevate production efficiency, curtail costs, and establish a logical machining method.

When machining a part using a bespoke CNC lathe, the positioning and setting of the component should aim to harmonize design specifics, procedural data, and computational programming metrics. This synchronization ensures that the machinery’s processing efficacy is fully exploited. It’s advisable to reduce clamping repetitions and, post a singular position and clamping action, process all intended surfaces. This minimizes the need for manual tweaks in the processing sequence due to placeholder adjustments.

Cutting parameters encompass spindle rotation speed, cutting depth, and feed velocity. When deciding on cutting amounts, for preliminary roughing operations, the focus should be on enhancing output. Here, choosing a more significant cutting depth and faster feed might be beneficial. However, for semi-finished and final processes, ensuring machining quality should be paramount while also factoring in efficiency and cost. During non-material cutting phases, the tool’s feed rate should be increased. Precise values can be derived from the machine’s user guide, cutting volume references, and hands-on experience.