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SEP 2013

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better production Shops Using Technology Flexible Robot Arm Boosts Production RSS ManufactuRing & PhylRich problem Needed a flexible automation system that could be moved throughout the shop solution UR5 industrial robot arm from Universal Robots results Easy setup, reduced production time 112 MMS September 2013 mmsonline.com I n order to take on a new job, RSS Manufacturing & Phylrich contemplated adding a third shift and purchasing another machine for its Costa Mesa, California factory. However, the company soon realized these actions would be unnecessary and instead purchased a robot arm from Danish manufacturer Universal Robots. The arm proved After the 24-second cycle is complete, the UR5 robot picks up the finished part and places a new one in the mill.

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