@telesniper2 Good point. If you are only working with 3 axis that is very true. But as soon as you require the flexibility of a 4th, 5th or 6th axis then a robot becomes a VERY cost effective solution. This solution is widely used in foundries for pre-machining cast parts (Op 10) before they go into the machine tool fixtures. It plays a key role in removing people from this hazadous task.
Nothing special in that... Like the others said : in the video it's a 3 axis common task... nothing awesome.... Show us a 5 axis or more machining and it would be interesting
For 5 axis, I totally agree. I love arms really. I only complain because I've seen so many people using them for tasks where people with less cash and more thinking power could have done the same with something a lot cheaper. This task, for example, is a 3 axis task, and you could get a very nice, much more solid, higher speed centre for that for the price of the arm. If I had something that nice, I would try to show off what it's best for with some 5 axis work
Of course robots come in to their own when parts of a more complex nature need to be machined. But I think you would be surprised how rigid the modern day machining robots really are.
In regards to the expensive comment, I think you would be hard pressed to find a 5 axis CNC cheaper than a robotic solution. Rigidity may be less than a CNC, but they are dramatically improved from the past, especially robots from ABB and Kuka.
what's the maximum precision of this particular model? in the closeup one can see a couple of bends that aren't 100% clean.
tilmaen 3 months ago
Can you put in a 3d model form a CAD program and have the ABB mill that part, or do you have to program the part yourself?
ryoon816 1 year ago
Kind of an expensive way to set up a machining process that has less tool rigidity than conventional milling process, no?
telesniper2 1 year ago
@telesniper2 Good point. If you are only working with 3 axis that is very true. But as soon as you require the flexibility of a 4th, 5th or 6th axis then a robot becomes a VERY cost effective solution. This solution is widely used in foundries for pre-machining cast parts (Op 10) before they go into the machine tool fixtures. It plays a key role in removing people from this hazadous task.
ABBRobotics 1 year ago
I am in love with ABB!
danxl5 1 year ago 4
Nothing special in that... Like the others said : in the video it's a 3 axis common task... nothing awesome.... Show us a 5 axis or more machining and it would be interesting
QuebecoisSti 2 years ago 2
For 5 axis, I totally agree. I love arms really. I only complain because I've seen so many people using them for tasks where people with less cash and more thinking power could have done the same with something a lot cheaper. This task, for example, is a 3 axis task, and you could get a very nice, much more solid, higher speed centre for that for the price of the arm. If I had something that nice, I would try to show off what it's best for with some 5 axis work
lexichronicle 3 years ago 4
Of course robots come in to their own when parts of a more complex nature need to be machined. But I think you would be surprised how rigid the modern day machining robots really are.
ABBRobotics 3 years ago
unless you're doing some complex, it's just more expensive and less rigid
lexichronicle 3 years ago 2
In regards to the expensive comment, I think you would be hard pressed to find a 5 axis CNC cheaper than a robotic solution. Rigidity may be less than a CNC, but they are dramatically improved from the past, especially robots from ABB and Kuka.
wmcgee3d 3 years ago