FANUC CRX boosts production flexibility

Task:

In line with customer demands for even higher levels of flexibility, contract welding specialist Bonvicini Carpenteria wanted to build on its long legacy of using automation to solve demanding production challenges. Alongside investment in new industrial robot technology, the company also wanted to introduce its first collaborative robot (cobot).

Solution:

Bonvicini Carpenteria has been using FANUC robots for over 20 years, so knew where to turn for its latest requirements. As well as new FANUC ARC Mate 100iD/8L arc welding robots, the company is leveraging the benefits of its first collaborative robot, a FANUC CRX-10iA/L, which is now welding umbrella tubes as part of a cell-based system delivered by leading system integrator, Tecnorobot.

Result:

Bonvicini Carpenteria today enjoys even higher levels of quality and flexibility. The company can flex between automation solutions whenever production volumes dictate. In particular, Bonvicini Carpenteria is taking advantage of easy and fast robot programming with features such as drag and drop functionality and a simple tablet interface.

About Bonvicini Carpenteria S.r.l.

Based at 2200 m2 premises near Verona, Italy, Bonvicini Carpenteria began trading in 1998. The family-owned and managed company, which today employs 15 people, specialises in contract manufacturing with a particular focus on welding, including MIG, MAG and TIG processes. Bonvicini Carpenteria has a strong entrepreneurial drive that translates into continuous investment in the latest manufacturing technologies, helping to generate an excellent reputation among customers.

FANUC products used

FANUC CRX-10iA/L

Safe, flexible, quick to implement and easy to program, the FANUC CRX-10iA/L collaborative robot (cobot) is applicable to a wide variety of handling and mounting tasks. Thanks to its light weight (just 39 kg), users can move the robot around to assist where needed. The CRX-10iA/L is highly protected against dust and oil leakages common in industrial environments, and complies with ISO 10218-1 safety standards. The maximum payload is 10 kg.

FANUC ARC Mate 100iD/8L

Ideally suited to working in compact robotic cells, the slim-line ARC Mate 100iD/8L occupies a small footprint and even offers the potential for upside down or angle-mounted installation. This long-arm (2,032 mm reach) arc welding robot with 8 kg maximum payload comes with a fully integrated hose pack and cable management system. The ARC Mate’s hollow arm, wrist and body support easy and reliable routing of sensor or camera cables, air pipes, and other utilities.