Mobile Cobot Increases Shop Capacity

Oct. 15, 2020
The FastLOAD CX1000 collaborative expandable robotic cell is mounted on a mobile platform that one worker can move easily, so it can be quickly set up at different machines around the shop.

ACIETA introduced its simplest to use, most flexible cobot solution ever: the FastLOAD CX1000 collaborative expandable robotic cell, aiming to address the challenges for machine shops facing capacity shortfalls and labor shortages.

To prevent shop equipment from sitting idle, the FastLOAD CX1000 is mounted on a mobile platform that one worker can move easily so it can be quickly set up at different machines around the shop. The system is equipped with a FANUC 10KG, 120 V collaborative robotic arm to master material handling tasks. It can be outfitted with up to three modular carts to handle a wide variety of parts or allow more parts in the queue. 

An intuitive touch screen interface makes programming very simple. Setup takes hours, not days. The FastLOAD CX1000 has a small footprint and doesn’t require safety fencing, so it takes up approximately 80% less floor space than a traditional robotic cell. Operators work beside the FastLOAD CX1000 to load and unload parts while the robot works continuously on up to two machines, thus doubling throughput. Force sensors stop the robot when pressure is applied, ensuring a safer application for the operator. Learn more at www.acieta.com.

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