By Bruce Geiselman
Yaskawa’s new six-axis GP70L robot features an extended-reach arm coupled with exceptional speed and a robust payload capacity, which makes it well-suited for palletizing, depalletizing, material handling and machine tending, according to the company.
It can be used as a take-out robot or to perform other secondary processes with injection molding machines when coupled with Yaskawa’s SPI-67 Robotic Interface for Injection Molding, according to a company spokeswoman.
The SPI-67 interface streamlines removal of molded parts from an injection molding machine. The SPI-67 interface is a hardware and software option installed in the robot’s controller cabinet. It includes all necessary internal and external cabling, including the EUROMAP 67 connector, to interface with an injection molding machine.
The GP70L, introduced in late June, offers a nearly 9-foot vertical reach and repeatability of 0.05mm. It is capable of handling a 154-pound payload.
Fast axis speeds and acceleration capabilities reduce cycle time for increased output, according to the company. What the company calls a “reduced interference design” allows robots to be placed close together in high-density work cells. Also, the wide range of motion of the robot’s wrist eliminates interference and improves application flexibility.
The GP70L can be floor-mounted and is highly dust-resistant, with an IP67-rated wrist and an IP54 body standard. Yaskawa’s YRC1000 controller comes with the robot as well as a lightweight teach pendant with intuitive programming.
Contact:
Yaskawa America Inc., Motoman Robotics Division, Miamisburg, Ohio, 937-847-6200, www.motoman.com
Bruce Geiselman, senior staff reporter
Bruce Geiselman
Senior Staff Reporter Bruce Geiselman covers extrusion, blow molding, additive manufacturing, automation and end markets including automotive and packaging. He also writes features, including In Other Words and Problem Solved, for Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing, Plastics Recycling and The Journal of Blow Molding. He has extensive experience in daily and magazine journalism.
