Anti-Vibration Function Demo Video

September 30th, 2011 Posted in Application Examples, Videos |

This display unit uses the vibration damping control function of the XSEL controller to show you a visual comparison of the condition of vibration in normal movement and where vibration is suppressed by vibration damping control.

This function suppresses vibration of the actuator as well as vibration of the work part installed on the actuator.

Without vibration damping control, vibration increases and therefore the actuator must spend extra time to wait until the vibration stops.

With the vibration damping control function, the end of the work part is almost still because vibration is suppressed. This results in a shorter wait time and cycle time.

This function is also effective in situations when the mechanical rigidity of the system must be increased to suppress vibration.

Note that this function can suppress vibration in a frequency range of 0.5 Hz to 30 Hz.

EtherNet/IP PCON ACON Controllers

September 21st, 2011 Posted in New Products |

PCON and ACON controllers are now availabe in EtherNet/IP-ready versions. International Standard Network allows high-speed communication with its peripheral devices via an Ethernet cable.

Features:

  1. High-speed and high-volume communication
  2. Easy connection with peripherals
  3. Reduced wiring
  4. Operate by Remote I/O mode (position table movements) or through Direct Control

Learn more about EtherNet/IP PCON ACON Controllers.

ISWA Splash Proof Linear Electric Actuator Video

September 14th, 2011 Posted in Application Examples, Videos |

This display unit is presented to show you how our splash proof slider type ISWA actually operates in an environment where water is constantly pumped out.

Designed with a cleaning system in mind, the slider moves with water being splashed onto it from four directions.

When an air purge is used, this actuator can provide an IP65 protective structure to minimize entry of water and foreign objects into the interior. This design is actually used in machining processes where the actuator is subject to splashed coolant, flying metal chips, etc.

Learn more about the splash proof linear electric actuator.

Correction Notice – IX SCARA Catalog (9-12-11)

September 12th, 2011 Posted in Catalog Corrections and Updates |

Dear Valued Customer,

Thank you for using IAI product. In the “IX SCARA Catalog” (No. CJ0150-1A-UST-1-0210), the following mistakes have been found.

Please click here to download the Correction Notice PDF (180 kb)

For downloading the updated PDF catalog, please go to the Catalogs page.

Electric Camming with 5-axis ROBO Cylinder Video

September 8th, 2011 Posted in Application Examples, Videos |

This display unit uses the electronic cam function of the XSEL controller to guide a mechanical pencil lead through the eye of a sewing needle. As you can see, the slave axis is accurately following the movements of the master axis.

As the 0.5mm pencil lead is guided through the eye of the sewing needle, the actuator moves horizontally.

The point of the operation is to align the operation timings of both actuators. Then the electronic cam function is used, the two actuators can be driven by aligning their operation timings.

This new function lets you shorten the cycle times of your system of align the timings of multiple actuators.

Correction Notice – ROBO Cylinder General Catalog (8-31-11)

August 31st, 2011 Posted in Catalog Corrections and Updates |

Dear Valued Customer,

Thank you for using IAI product. In the newly released “ROBO Cylinder General Catalog” (No. CJ0159-2A-UAT-1-0511), some mistakes have been found.

Please click here to download the Correction Notice PDF (192 kb)

For downloading the updated PDF catalog by section, please go to the Catalogs page.

Correction Notice – ISA/ISPA-W Catalog (8-31-11)

August 31st, 2011 Posted in Catalog Corrections and Updates |

Dear Valued Customer,

Thank you for using IAI product. In the “ISA/ISPA-W Catalog” (No. ISPAW-CJ0088-3A-UST-0410), some mistakes have been found.

Please click here to download the Correction Notice PDF (112 kb)

For downloading the updated PDF catalog, please go to the Catalogs page.

High Speed Multi-Slider Electric Cam Video

August 22nd, 2011 Posted in Application Examples, Videos |

This display unit has two independently operating sliders. More specifically, it uses two linear servo actuators of multi-slider specification to transfer and pass/receive CDs at high speed.

This configuration of actuators consists of a total of 12 axes, including table-type, rod-type, and rotary and gripper actuators all installed on the slider of the linear servo actuators.

By using the electronic cam function of the XSEL controller, it is all controlled accurately at high speed.

Since the respective actuators can be moved by aligning the timings of their respective operations such as rotation, gripping, release, horizontal, longitudinal, and vertical movement of work parts, the cycle times are shortened compared to when movement commands are issued by waiting for the operation of each actuator to complete.

Visit IAI America at the Assembly & Automation Technology Expo

August 22nd, 2011 Posted in News, Tradeshows |

Assembly & Automation Technology Expo


Please join IAI America at the Assembly & Automation Technology Expo on September 20-22, 2011 at the McCormick Place North Convention Center in Chicago, IL.

Simply click on the image to visit the show web site where you will find detailed information. You can use their easy online registration for complimentary expo hall admission – a $55 savings!
(Use Promo Code: XG)

Ask about our super efficient ROBO Cylinder® lineup!

We look forward to seeing you at booth 1430!

Splash-Proof ROBO Cylinder® and IX SCARA Video

August 18th, 2011 Posted in Application Examples, Videos |

This display unit is presented to show you that a motorized actuator which can be used in a water droplet environment is performing in an environment where it receives splashing water.

The actuator moving horizontally in a bath of water has an IP67 protective structure, while the two rod actuators on the left and right moving this actuator up and down have a protection rating of IP 65 along with the SCARA robot.

We also have various other types of actuators that can be used in non-standard environments.

Learn more about the water-proof electric actuator.

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