FANUC unveils compact LR-10iA/10 robot manipulator
FANUC America has unveiled the LR-10iA/10 robot, designed for machine tending, assembly, dispensing, deburring, collating, packaging and part transfer.
The LR-10iA/10 robot weighs 46 kg and can be installed on the floor, upside down or at an angle. The unit can also be mounted on an AGV or other mobile platform to perform multiple repetitive tasks or automate idle machines. The LR-10iA/10 has a 10 kg payload and a 1101 mm reach. FANUC designed the robot for companies with limited floor space, and its slim arm suits machine tools for loading and unloading parts.
The robot supports FANUC's latest R-30iB Plus control system, in addition to the standard iPendant as a teach pendant, and also offers the intuitive and easy-to-use Tablet TP. Furthermore, as with all FANUC robots, the LR-10iA/10 can be equipped with machine vision sensors and a wide range of smart functions that help increase flexibility.
The fully enclosed design includes built-in air hoses, solenoid valves and electrical lines. The IP67 protection rating allows it to operate in industrial environments with dust, water and oil mist.
The LR-10iA, equipped with the FANUC R-30iB Mate Plus controller, offers integrated iRVision, force sensing and zero downtime (ZDT). ZDT reduces unplanned downtime, helps users maximize productivity, optimize maintenance costs and extend the service life of their robots, and access data from anywhere via the ZDT web portal.
Key features of the robot:
- Internal valves, built-in custom lines, solenoid valves and I/O signals.
- Can be mounted on an AGV or other mobile platform.
- 10 kg payload across the full working range; can handle 13 kg with restricted operation.
- Fully enclosed design with standard IP67 protection.
- Six controlled axes.
- Designed for machine loading/unloading and parts kitting.
The company will begin shipping production units of the new LR-10iA/10 in January 2022. In April 2021, FANUC released the LR Mate 200iD/14L, the tenth model in its LR Mate series of desktop industrial robots. These small robots, with a 911 mm reach and a weight of 27 kg, can be used in automotive, e-commerce and warehousing, food and beverage production, medical devices, pharmaceuticals and many other industries.
In March 2021, FANUC invested $24 million in its plant in Shanghai, China. Over the next three years, FANUC hopes to expand production in Shanghai fivefold to remain the dominant company in the Chinese market, which it currently leads.
“The new LR-10iA/10 is an excellent solution that will help manufacturers and distribution centers overcome labor shortage challenges while increasing productivity and reducing operating costs”
It is worth noting that FANUC R-30iB Plus robot controllers are equipped with a new iPendant with improved screen resolution and processing capabilities. The new iHMI user interface can display setup and programming guides and tutorials from the main home page, which shares a common design with FANUC CNC controls, making robots easier to use.
Using the programming guide, even novice robot users can create a program for a simple machining task and execute it in just 30 minutes. Simpler operation also improves efficiency by simplifying system setup and maintenance.
The new FANUC R-30iB Plus features improved processing performance in both hardware and software, as well as a shorter signal processing cycle. In addition, the timing of signal processing output has been improved over previous controllers, expanding its applicability in automation systems requiring high positioning accuracy, such as laser applications.
The machine vision function has a new camera interface that quadruples image transfer speed and a simplified cable configuration. Thanks to user interface improvements, machine vision system setup can be performed far more efficiently. Overall, the new FANUC R-30iB Plus controller makes robots and automation in the manufacturing industry easier to use.
FANUC Corporation is a global leader in manufacturing automation, offering CNC systems, robots and production machinery (ROBODRILL, ROBOCUT, ROBOSHOT and ROBONANO). Since 1956, FANUC has been a pioneer in developing numerically controlled machines in automation. With 271 offices worldwide and more than 8,000 employees, FANUC offers an extensive network of sales, technical support, research and development, logistics and customer service.
