653 McCorkle Blvd, Unit F

Westerville, Ohio 43082

Phone (614) 891-6111

SPRING 2010 NEWSLETTER

INTELLIGENT (RANDOM) BIN PICKING

Random Bin Picking is defined as: The ability of vision-guided robot arms to locate and pick individual parts from a jumble of parts piled haphazardly in a bin or container.

There are many pick and place applications that currently require a custom carrier / transport systems and human handling to correctly present the part to the process. The application of intelligent bin picking with a robot can greatly reduce or eliminate these high costs.

The integrated iRVision 3D vision system enables the intelligent robot to identify location and orientation of the part in the bin which allows the robot to pick

and properly place the part.

MJ Engineering is currently looking for potential applications

for this capability. We will provided a detailed review and work

directly with Fanuc to validate your

application based on ROI and project feasibility.

Please call Dave Little, Richard Wand or Jeff Martin for details.

SICK has the LMS 400 Laser Measurement System available for use in automated inspection identification and measuring applications. This sensor can be used for applications that other typical inspection sensors cannot.

Applications such as:

· Volume of random container sizes on a conveyor

· Volume of irregular shape objects.

· Container fill levels on irregular shapes

The Advantages are:

· Simple installation and parameterization

· Independent of ambient light

· High cycle rates

· Large, dynamic measurement range from 0.7 m to 3 m

· Robust design

· High angular resolution

Please call Dave Little for an evaluation of your application.

TECHNOLOGY HIGHLIGHT - LASER MEASUREMENT OF ITEMS FOR POSITION AND VOLUME MEASURMENT

Currently we have a customer’s Motoman HP 20-6 robot in our shop that is available for purchase.

This would be a good possible alternative for someone looking to utilize robotic automation in their facility. Please contact Dave Little or Jeff Martin if you would like more information on this robot or to see it in operation.

Some of the key specifications for this robot are:

· Full 6-axis capability provides high flexibility

· ±0.06 mm (±0.002") repeatability

· IP67 wrist and IP54 body (standard)

· 6 kg (13.2 lb) payload

· 3,459 mm (136.2") vertical reach, 1,915 mm (75.4") horizontal reach

· NX1000 Controller and Pendant included

· Devicenet Communication module installed

USED ROBOT