Automating a process like machining is often thought of as simply a matter of using a pick-and-place robot, but its often more complicated as technical requirements change between application specifics.
In the video above, ENGINEERING.com speaks with Geoff Dawson, account manager at FANUC America Corporation about:
- When its efficient to automate a job
- What variations or robots are best for high- and low-mix volumes
- Workholding and end-effectors
- Machine loading and unloading with robots
- Common controls between robot brands
- Training for handling robotic cells
For more information about industrial robots and FANUC’s products and services, visit www.fanucamerica.com.