DENSO Expands Line of High-speed, High-precision Robots with Two New Models
6 April 2000
DENSO Expands Line of High-speed, High-precision Robots with Two New Models
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 6 DENSO Corporation, parent
company of Southfield-based DENSO International America, Inc., has added two
new models to its line of high-speed, high-precision robots.
The new robots are:
* VM-6083D, a mid-sized vertical articulated robot with a high operation
speed, high load capacity, and a maximum reach of 1,000 mm, and
* XYC-4D, a compact high-rigidity Cartesian coordinate, four-axis robot.
Both models offer improved ease-of-use by using new high-performance
controllers.
Both VM-6083D and XYC-4D will be introduced on May 1, 2000 (*1) through
DENSO FA sales agents all over Japan. The new robots will also be available
in North America, Europe and the other Asian countries. Contacts for these
regions are listed below.
These two new models offer the following features and benefits:
Features of the VM-6083D mid-sized vertical articulated robot
1. A maximum reach of 1,000 mm (new feature)
Added to the conventional VM series with maximum reaches of 900 mm and
1,300 mm, the VM-6083D's maximum reach of 1,000 mm enables users to select the
type of robot best suited to their working environment.
2. Slim arm
The slim arm, measuring only 130 mm in width, contributes to size
reductions and minimizes interference with peripheral equipment.
3. High maximum transportable weight
The maximum loading weight of 10 kg is suitable for transporting heavy
loads.
4. Delicate operations (new feature)
Delicate operations can be realized by changing the robot program alone.
The following functions eliminate the need for the buffer spring and the
workpiece detecting sensor that have been required for preventing the damage
of the equipment, and realize the simplification of production tooling.
* Force Limiting Function: Protects the workpiece from damage by
adjusting the force.
* Floating Function: Permits a "compliance motion" as it follows an
external force. When the robot is pushed by other equipment, it can produce a
motion that follows the movement of the equipment.
5. High-performance controller
This controller offers extensive built-in features in the smallest-in-
class size (430 x 157 x 382 mm [WxHxD]).
* Multitasking function
Peripheral equipment can be controlled without sequencers(*2), which
reduces installation cost.
* Built-in vision system (optional) (not available for sale in North
America)
The optional high-speed, high-precision vision system can be integrated
into the controller. It is programmable with the same language used for the
robot. The vision system also makes possible advanced assembly work.
* DeviceNet(*3) Compatibility
The controller is compatible with DeviceNet, an open industrial network.
It permits equipment interconnection with a single cable, reducing not only
the man-hours required for wiring, but also the wire requirements. This
ensures easy equipment installation and maintenance. Moreover, the open
communication specifications enable interchangeability of devices from
different manufacturers in the world.
* Network functions
The controller permits transmission and reception of programs and data to
and from the PC teaching support system (optional), as well as real-time
monitoring of the status of robots in service. This considerably extends the
communications capabilities of a personal computer and improves operation
efficiency. The optional Ethernet connectivity also permits higher-speed
communications.
Features of the XYC-4D Cartesian coordinate four-axis robot
1. High-performance controller
This controller offers various features not available with conventional
XYC-line robots. (For further details, see feature No. 5 of Model VM-6083D
above.)
2. High maximum transportable weight
The robot employs a high-rigidity slide unit and compact high-power AC
servomotor. In addition, its maximum transportable weight is 10 kg -- the
highest in its class.
3. Compact design
The space-saving motion mechanism and the flat cable contribute to the
highest level of size reduction in the industry. This innovation allows
installation in limited space and contributes to more compact systems.
4. Insertion-force control function for delicate operations.
This feature enables the operator to adjust the power and flexibility of
the robot's driving force as desired simply by limiting the motor current.
Full power is available for high-speed, high-load operations, while low power
is available for more delicate operations.
DENSO now offers a wide selection of 13 lines of robots in Japan,
including VM and XYC lines, to meet the most diverse market needs. DENSO will
continue to develop a variety of robots designed to meet the needs of the
customer, now and in the future.
(*1) The launch date is for the Japanese market.
(*2) Sequencer is a controlling device that operates each step of
controlling procedure in predetermined order.
(*3) A device network is an open network standard developed by Rockwell
Automation Corp. of the U.S.A. that permits connections between various
devices such as sensors and actuators.
Sales Contacts:
Asia (except for Japan)
DENSO CORPORATION
FA International Sales Dept.
1-1, Showa-cho, Kariya-shi
Aichi, 448-8661 Japan
Tel: +81-566-25-9805
Fax: +81-566-25-4757
Europe
DENSO EUROPE B.V.
Hogeweyselaan 165, 1382 JL Weesp
Mailing Address P.O. Box 89, 1380 AB Weesp, The Netherlands
Tel: +31-294-493493
Fax: +31-294-417122
U.S.A.
DENSO SALES CALIFORNIA, INC.
3900 Via Oro Avenue, Long Beach, California 90810
Tel: 800-222-6352
e-mail: DENSO_ROBOTICS@denso-diam.com
DENSO Corporation, with global sales of $14.5 billion, employs more than
72,000 people in 26 countries. In North America, DENSO employs 13,000 at 21
companies, including DENSO Sales California. North American consolidated
sales totaled $3.6 billion for 1999.
This week, DENSO is sponsoring a team from Mumford High School in Detroit,
Mich., in the national FIRST Robotics Competition at Walt Disney World's Epcot
Center in Orlando, Fla.