Robotic Production Technology Introduces Portable RoboTrim™ RT-400 Router Trimming Solution

Auburn Hills, MI — Robotic Production Technology (RPT) has introduced a new portable, pre-engineered router trimming and knife deflashing solution designed specifically for the plastics industry. The RoboTrim™ RT-400 system is a portable trimming system that can be used by thermoformers, injection molders, blow molders and rotational molders. The flexible RoboTrim™ RT-400 features a servo-controlled table that has the ability to rotate the part as the robot is trimming. This allows each side of the part to be trimmed in a very compact work cell. This modular system is mounted on a single base and can be easily moved to various locations around a manufacturing facility with quick set-up.

Robotic Production Technology will officially introduce the product to the public at the 2005 SPE Thermoforming Conference in booth # 546.

"Robotic Production Technology continues to grow in the plastics market by introducing new products in the routing area which has historically been dominated by CNC machines," said Kevin McManus, president of Robotic Production Technology. "Manufacturers are finding the flexibility and reliability of robotics are key reasons to move away from industrial CNC machines."

The key benefits to the RoboTrim RT-400 system are portability, part height capability of 36", increased throughput, more uptime due to high reliability, improved flexibility and enhanced safety. These features combine with RPT's legendary 24/7 customer support to provide end users with outstanding quality and productivity.

"We're excited to introduce yet another standard RPT system for the router trimming and deflashing markets. The RoboTrim RT-400 system features the increased productivity and flexibility that our customers have benefited from with the RoboTrim RT-1000," said Chuck Russo, CEO of Robotic Production Technology. "The new RoboTrim RT-400 addresses the needs of manufacturers with small parts and portable needs."

Standard
The RPT RoboTrim™ RT-400 is designed to use the FANUC-based RPT R-44A 6-axis robot and an auxiliary-axis, servo-controlled rotating table, featuring a 60-degree per second motion on the servo table with a maximum part and fixture weight of 250 lbs. The system can accommodate part sizes of 45" W x 45" D x 36" H. The RPT RoboTrim™ RT-400 features RPT RouterWare™ application software to make the system easy to use and comes equipped with the FANUC Robotics color screen iPendant. Its single-base construction makes it easy to install and move within a manufacturing facility. The system is ready to run once it is leveled and power and air are connected, with no need to lag it to the floor. With proper advanced planning the user can relocate and start-up the system in minutes, dependent upon how far the system is being moved.

Options
Options include automatic tool change that enables a six-second tool change time, alternative spindles in single- and dual-ended configuration, patent-pending RPT Compliant Knife, and part fixtures designed and built by RPT. Manufacturers can also add RPT/FANUC Accuracy Enhancement software tools and RPT TrimPro™ offline programming software.

SOURCE: Robotic Production Technology