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186 MMS June 2014 mmsonline.com modern equipment review c a p a c i t y ( M H12) f o r material-handling appli- c ati o ns. T h e s i x-a x is robot is designed for use i n h i g h - d e n s i t y wo r k cells with multiple robots in close proximity. Ac c o rd i n g to Ya s- k a w a M o t o m a n , t h e robot's hollow upper arm maintains optimum bend radius of the welding torch cable, maximizing weld performance. The T a x is c a n rotate th e t o r c h ± 210 d e g r e e s without cable interfer- e nc e. T he contoure d arm is said to improve torch access and avoid collisions with jigs and large parts, while its slim design enables easy access to workpieces in tight areas and avoids potential interference with fixtures, the company says. The arc welding robot offers a 50-mm through-hole for process utilities i n c l u d i n g t o r c h c a b l i n g , s e n s o r w i r e s and water cooling, said to eliminate cable interfer- ence, simplify programming and reduce cable wear. A symmetric wrist profile provides equal to rc h ac c e s s to b oth s i d e s of a wo r k p i e c e. Minimal U-axis cable protrusion avoids interfer- ence with peripheral equipment. The floor-mounted robot provides a 1,440-mm horizontal reach and 2,511-mm vertical reach. Repeatability is ±0.08 mm, the company says. The unit is equipped with the company's DX200 controlle r. O ptions include ex te nde d-le ngth m a n i p u l a to r c a b l e s, r o b ot r i s e r s a n d b a s e plates, fieldbus cards, vision systems, seam tracking and seam-finding packages, and a vari- ety of weld packages. Yaskawa America Inc., call 937-847-6200 or visit motoman.com. Benchtop Mill/Drill AccoMMoDAtes rAnge of tooling Grizzly Industrial's model G0761 mill/drill provides power feed and tapping capabilities and is intended 0614_MMS_mer.indd 186 5/14/2014 9:00:00 AM