Robot package 2 Robot packages from Haas are plug-and-play systems that automate loading and unloading tasks for many of its CNC machining and turning centers. They include an appropriately sized six-axis robot, a Haas control, mounting pedestal, a single gripper, parts table, safety guarding and necessary peripheral equipment.
What’s new? Robot package 2, which fills an intermediate-sized role in the product line. This package comes with a Fanuc M-20iD/25 robot arm, which has a maximum load capacity at the wrist of 55.1 pounds and is sized to work with Haas medium vertical machining centers and ST-20 through ST-35 turning centers. Robot package 1 has a maximum capacity of 15.4 pounds, and robot package 3 has a maximum capacity of 110 pounds. The starting price for robot package 2 is $74,995.
Benefits Ease of use. The all-inclusive package can be set up in hours rather than days, and no third-party integration is needed. Everything is controlled through the Haas control and Remote Jog Handle with Touchscreen Display. The package can handle both automated batch and lights-out production. Haas provides customers with many resources, including technical documents and installation guides.
Haas Automation Inc., Oxnard, Calif., 805-278-1800, www.haascnc.com
David Tillett | Associate Editor
Associate Editor David Tillett writes and edits for Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing, Plastics Recycling and The Journal of Blow Molding. He covers new products, industry news, patents and consumer and business equipment. He has more than 20 years of experience in daily newspaper, online and magazine journalism.
