New 6-Axis Robot Switches Quickly from Laser Cutting to Laser Inspection
Stäubli Robotics will be debuting its new TX2-160 six-axis robot at FABTECH next month.
The TX2-160 handles metal processes with precision and dexterity by means of a versatile tool changer. This enables quick switches from laser cutting with CAD-to-path software from Stäubli partner RobotMaster to laser inspection using the newly released RADIAN laser tracker from another partner, API Metrology.
For demonstration purposes, the TX2-160 will perform automotive applications -- but the features and functions on display apply to many other industries, from consumer goods and healthcare to transportation, aerospace and machine manufacturing.
In a production cell, the TX2-160 robot will start by performing quick, precise laser cutting on a car fender.
The RobotMaster software automatically programs the robot's smooth, error-free tool motion and transitions. In a show of the TX2-160's flexibility and tool changer technology, the robot will then run through a high-precision laser metrology process on the same part, aided by API's ultra-accurate, lightweight Radian.
Stäubli introduced three new robot models this year, representing the next generation of its TX2 range, including the TX2-140 and TX2-160L in addition to the TX2-160 being featured at FABTECH.
As advanced technologies accelerate the shift to Industry 4.0, solutions like Stäubli's TX2-160 robot enable companies to quickly get on board and stay competitive. A number of features make the TX2-160 a smart choice for dramatically improving accuracy and repeatability in metal work, while also gaining the flexibility to keep up with changing customer demands.
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