FANUC CRX Series Use-Cases
Ranked Nr. 25 of 221 Cobots
The Fanuc CRX-10iA collaborative robot is best suited for a variety of industrial applications that require precise, flexible, and efficient automation. Some of the applications that are best for this robot include:
1. Material handling: The CRX-10iA is well-suited for material handling tasks, such as picking and placing parts, loading and unloading machines, and moving materials between workstations.
2. Assembly: The robot's high-precision and accuracy make it an ideal tool for assembly operations, such as screw driving, nut running, and riveting.
3. Packaging: The robot can be used for packaging applications, such as filling and sealing bags, placing products in trays, and palletizing.
4. Quality inspection: The built-in vision system and advanced sensing technologies make the CRX-10iA an effective tool for performing quality inspection tasks, such as measuring, gauging, and detecting defects.
5. Machine tending: The robot can be used for machine tending tasks, such as loading and unloading CNC machines and press brakes.
Bin picking with FANUC CRX-10iA at FAMAR
Problem
Famar builds machine tools for the automotive sector. They have 210 employees and a turnover of 70 million per year. They made 6000 machines over the past 40 years. They want to upgrade their machines that go to the customer with a cobot.
Solution
The choice to have automation with a collaborative robot differentiates us from the standard used to date in that it allows us to work without the fences or barriers and this enables easy integration on our machines with minimal impact on safety. Choosing a collaborative robot gives us the possibility of being flexible over time in production. We have chosen Fanuc CRX because of its ease of programming and the facilitated environment on the tablet, which will certainly help our customers in the analysis, modification and use of the system. Together with CRX we have integrated a bin picking system which allows handling, picking and recognising the parts from bulk bins which makes our application flexible and adaptable for different parts.
Outcome
The CRX is easy to use and Fanuc offers great support in every country. These two things are necessary as the cobot is delivered as part of the solution to customers all over the world.
Partners
Collaborative Robotic Palletizer Fanuc CRX
Problem
Manufacturers today are facing a severe labor shortage which is projected to get worse. Another growing concern for employers is the impact that repetitive tasks are having on their workers’ health.
Solution
FANUC Authorized System Integrator, AAA20 Group has designed and engineered a collaborative palletizing solution that addresses key labor concerns and reduces the cost associated with large safety fences and sensors. The solution utilizes a FANUC CRX 10iA/L cobot to stack pallets up to heights of 95” using a vertical axis to adjust the robot height as the pallet layers increase in height.