TM Robotics cover more ground

TM Robotics, Toshiba Machine's European industrial robots partner, has released its new SR-1204HSP SCARA robot with significant control and productivity benefits, and the largest work envelope of a robot of its kind.

The robot's SR7000 controller uses absolute encoder feedback, rather than incremental signals. This provides high accuracy and dramatically decreases cycle times by removing the need to implement zero return on start up following a shut down.

The 32-bit controller integrates easily with other industrial automation equipment and is capable of simultaneously processing input and output signals during robot motion. Therefore, no time is wasted while signal processing is completed.

The controller is capable of controlling up to 5-axes simultaneously, with options for PTP, short cut, linear interpolation and circular interpolation motion modes. With a total memory capacity of 6,400 points (12,800 steps), the controller also offers a multitask function, allowing a maximum of four tasks.

The SR-1204HSP is also extremely accurate, offering repeatability to within +/-0.03mm. Utilising state-of-the-art technology, the SR-HSP series uses parallel processing to offer smooth, fast motion combined with an extremely sophisticated set of control instructions to suit all applications.

The SR-1204HSP has an arm length of 1200mm, which means the SCARA can offer nine types of arm configuration ranging from 250mm to 1200mm, making the range one of the best in the industry. This latest model also offers a vertical motion of either 200mm or 400mm and the robot's reinforced arm can handle up to 15kg payload.