Packaging Application
Allied installed four new Fanuc LRMate Robots to load file folders into boxes for end customers. Our customer had four similar lines to which Allied added a Fanuc Robot to each. The six-axis LR Mate robot was very effective at matching the flexibility needed for placing the folders. Half the folders were put into the box in one direction and the other half went the opposite direction. These two positions are shown in photos at the bo†om of the page. The project was a great success and the LRMate is fast enough to keep up with the speed of the production line.
As part of the project, Allied had to interface to a GE PLC. Allied made programming changes to the GE PLC to coordinate that the robot moves with the machine that fed file folders to the robot. For this project, coordinating signals were simple enough to use discrete communications which saved the customer time & money. Changes were made to the HMI to display Robot I/O and let the operator know of alarm conditions.
As part of the project, Allied had to interface to a GE PLC. Allied made programming changes to the GE PLC to coordinate that the robot moves with the machine that fed file folders to the robot. For this project, coordinating signals were simple enough to use discrete communications which saved the customer time & money. Changes were made to the HMI to display Robot I/O and let the operator know of alarm conditions.