Ask the Experts | Answers from ATI Industrial Automation

We have a 3 axes robot (Cincinnati) and I am looking for a collision sensor or something.

We have a line of extenral collision sensors that may be appropriate for you. Please contact me further to discuss or fill out an application check list on our website. www.ati-ia.com

I am preparing an application for deburring alum die casting part. The flashing can go 20mil to 50 mil. What will be the best tool and spindle to use for that kind of application, and will a FANUC 710ic50 with handling software do the job? Regards

Our company, ATI Industrial Automation, has a product that can help you. The Flexdeburr is ideal for the deflashing of die cast aluminum parts. Since the flash can get up to 50 mil, I’d suggest going with the RC-660 as this unit has the most power to cut through heavier materials. Please check our website: www.ati-ia.com for deburring tools and let me know if you need more assistance. Although we are somewhat familiar with Fanuc and know they produce quality products, we cannot say how well the 710ic50 and handling software will work for a deburring operation. This question would best be discussed with one of their robot specialists.

I am looking for an expert in force control of robots using a force-torque sensor for feedback.

Edward,

ATI Industrial Automation makes 6 axis force and torque sensors and we have experience using these sensors with robots. KUKA and ABB have integrated force control packages using our sensors. Please feel free to contact us to discuss your specific questions. 919-772-0115 - Main office 248-276-0502 - MI office

Bethany Duncan - Senior Application Engineer
bduncan@ati-ia.com

We are looking for robotic deburring system, can anyone suggest a system manufacturer .

ATI Industrial Automation offers robotic deburring tools and also force-torque sensors that can be used with force control software packages for robotic deburring. Please contact us at 248-276-0502 or email bduncan@ati-ia.com for more information.

Bethany Duncan - Senior Application Engineer
bduncan@ati-ia.com
(919) 772-0115

What are the main criteria to select a rotary joint for a articulated robot? And where can i find that joint?

Robot rotary joints are selected by looking at your maximum payload and moment. After that you should select a rotary joint with enough utility pass through ports to meet your application requirements.

ATI offers a line of robotic rotary joints. Please take a look at our website www.ati-ia.com or contact me at 248-276-0502.

Bethany Duncan - Senior Application Engineer
bduncan@ati-ia.com
(248) 276-0502

I have a need for a company that supplies spot welding gun on the stand covers. We have many guns that have dirt and weld spatter that get on top of the tools when they are on the stands.

Douglas,

ATI offers a line of large tool stands for gun changers including covers. You can see some of the options at the link below. http://www.ati-ia.com/products/toolchanger/toolstand/large/LargeStand.aspx

Please feel free to contact us at 919-772-0115 or 248-276-0502 for additional information.

Bethany Duncan - Senior Application Engineer
bduncan@ati-ia.com
(248) 276-0502

We are looking for a radially compliant spindle which can take up cylindrical diamond cutter - for grinding cast iron part . Robot will present the part to the tool. Can you please help?

ATI offers a line of compliant deburring tools, including a radially compliant tool suitable for cast iron.

Please contact us at our NC office (919-772-0115) or MI office (248-276-0502) to discuss. You can also visit our website at www.ati-ia.com for more information and videos of our deburring tools.

Bethany Duncan - Senior Application Engineer
bduncan@ati-ia.com
(248) 276-0502

I am brand new in this field of robotics but I'm not new in supplying specialized abrasives and tools in the Aerospace & Aviation field. I have a customer that is interested in using robotics to sand down exotic metals that is concave and has some radius and particular geometry. Their product ranges from 1 foot to 2 feet in length. Are there robots that can handle sanding in those concave and radius area,s and are there companies that incentivize companies like me to work with them. They are looking to me as their supplier since I work closely with them.

ATI Industrial Automation (www.ati-ia.com) offers some robotic deburring tools. We also have a 6-axis force/torque sensor that has been used in robotic sanding and material removal applications.

Bethany Duncan - Senior Application Engineer
bduncan@ati-ia.com
(248) 276-0502

I am looking for an expert in force control robotics and tool designer for shaving welds internally and externally in iron tubes. Welds have no repeated dimensions.

Laura,

We manufacture a full line of compliant deburring tools as well as six axis force and torque sensors for use in robotic applications. When used alone our deburring tools are considered a passive force control system, in other words they adapt to the part and apply a constant force. We do have experience in using our force and torque sensors in active force controlled deburring applications. This allows for a continual measurement of the cutting force of the system and will compare the feedback to the desired reference.

If possible, I would like to get additional details on your application. Are you able to email me directly at kristine.castle@ati-ia.com? Do you have any pictures or drawings of the parts in question?

Thank you, Kristine

Kristine Castle
kristine.castle@ati-ia.com