TM Robotics has launched Shibaura Machine’s latest range of 6-axis robots. Shibaura Machine’s 6-axis TVM range will be used in a variety of industrial applications, including manufacturing for automotive components, plastics, medical, packaging and the pharmaceutical sector.
 

The vertically articulated robot series is available in three models, each with varying reach and payload specifications. Compared to previous ranges, the improved TVM 6-axis robot series also provides a longer arm length in each of its three models.

The largest model, the TVM1500, provides a maximum reach of 1715mm, the TVM1200 can reach up to 1418mm and the smallest model, the TVM900, provides a maximum reach of up to 1124mm. In addition to three distinctive arm lengths, the operating range of each model can be expanded by mounting the robot on an optional linear actuator.

Even though the robot body has been reduced in weight, the 6-axis TVM range can still manage impressive payloads of up to 20kg, with the TVM900 model. The smaller models, the TVM1200 and TVM1500 can each manage 15kg and 10kg respectively.

The robots also provide complete hardware compatibility with other Shibaura Machine equipment, including the company’s robot vision recognition package TSVision3D. What’s more, all three models are compatible with the same robot controller, Shibaura Machine’s TSL3200. As with all Shibaura Machine industrial robots, the controllers are programmed in SCOL, a programming language similar to BASIC.

“Everyone is talking about the potential of collaborative robotics in manufacturing. However, investing in this technology is not always feasible, or even necessary,” explained Nigel Smith, founder and CEO of TM Robotics. “By trusting in our expertise, manufacturers can discover whether they really need to invest in collaborative robotics, or whether cell based robots could provide them with a more cost-effective solution.

“Shibaura Machine’s new 6-axis TVM range will expand our robotics offering, allowing us to provide cost-effective 6-axis automation to manufacturers and industrial applications around the globe. Alongside our Shibaura Machine SCARA and Cartesian robots and the new 6-axis TVM range, TM Robotics also delivers training and support services for industrial and commercial applications.”

Shibaura Machine’s TVM robots are available to view on the TM Robotics website, alongside the company’s SCARA, Cartesian and other selections of 6-axis robots. As well as the new TVM range, TM Robotics also offers Shibaura Machine’s TV and TVL 6-axis robot ranges. If you are unsure which robot is right for your application, speak to the experts at TM Robotics on info@tmrobotics.com.