Robot Arms

[neurosis]

Is there any chance that we could move this thread to the Industrial forum?  I'll leave it up to the thread starter, but I think that some of the info in here would be good for visitors of the forum and this area is hidden unless you're a forum member.

[Incogneeto]

Also before you get super excited about the robot make sure your machining process is 110% dialed in. nothing is worse than having the robot crank out scrapped parts with broken tools. Speaking from experience, things can cascade in very "Interesting" ways when left unattended. Sometimes a "fix" will introduce more issues down the road that you don't find untill 100 or so parts. Fun stuff!

I prefer the "Smoke and Fire " Approach after it has gone crazy and Burns down his Garage.    

[Zoffen]

If I used the robot to grab a lighter and then light everything on fire, is this still covered under insurance?

Time to retire boyz!

[Incogneeto]

If I used the robot to grab a lighter and then light everything on fire, is this still covered under insurance?

Time to retire boyz!

Depends... Where is the Cow???

And the Sauce??

[Flycut]

Is there any chance that we could move this thread to the Industrial forum?  I'll leave it up to the thread starter, but I think that some of the info in here would be good for visitors of the forum and this area is hidden unless you're a forum member.

I don't mind.
I just know myself, I visit off topic 10 times a day but industrial maybe once a month.
I just wanted it to be seen.

[Flycut]

If I used the robot to grab a lighter and then light everything on fire, is this still covered under insurance?

Time to retire boyz!

Better to leave insurance out of this.
The machine has paid for a new garage already anyways.

[Incogneeto]

I don't mind.
I just know myself, I visit off topic 10 times a day but industrial maybe once a month.
I just wanted it to be seen.

You are good . we all like to jump in sometimes. and it's refreshing.

[neurosis]

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[CNCAppsJames]

Also before you get super excited about the robot make sure your machining process is 110% dialed in.

I've had to tell several customers over the years "you're not ready for automation." One was really taken aback.

As I walked through their shop several machine operators were actively tending machines that were running production jobs. I told them what I noticed and went down the list of when multi-pallet succeed best and things that will hinder them from meeting expectations. We forged a customer for life that day.

If you can't walk away from programs for the duration of the cycle, you may not be ready.

Within 8 months, they were ready. We spent time with their programmers and setup team to help them elevate their skills. They now have a multi-pallet HMC for their high production work and two multi-pallet 5-Axis machines for their high-mix low volume work. They'll be getting one more 5-Axis at the end of the year if they get two parts in a package of 10 they bid on.
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