Mitsubishi Electric expands its MELFA CR series for the
cost-conscious robot users, through a new slim, elongated robot arm with
add a load of 8 kg. The RV-8CRL is ideal for anyone who
is interested in economical machines for low to high speed applications
average complexity, allowing them to effectively choose between SCARA and
six-axis solutions at a comparable price.
Although robots are becoming increasingly common in the
factory floor, they require investment and the Return On Investment (ROI) must
be clear to any company interested in deploying them. In
This connection can make Mitsubishi Electric's latest MELFA CR robot series the
making decisions easier. Focused on production applications on
entry level where the agility of a six-axis articulated robot
is necessary, but the actual task it performs is not super complex,
the latest RV-8CRL is an ideal solution.
The RV-8CRL is slim and compact and can hold a maximum
load capacity of 8 kg, with a reach of 931 mm and only an installation location of
only 160 mm*. The robot is designed to reduce the required investment
minimize, without compromising overall quality and capabilities.
To achieve this, some elements in the mechanical design have been modified
to optimize production costs. In this model, more than 200
screw connections saved, giving users a significant
have a cost advantage.
The operation of the robot is also extremely simple,
as the main functions are handled by the special
CR800 robot control, which is very easy to use and clearly a bonus
is for novice operators. Further programming of the new system
no different from the leading top class MELFA FR series industrial
robots; in both cases this is done via the intuitive RT ToolBox3 software.
Seamless communication with other robots and devices is possible via Ethernet,
which also makes the networking aspect as simple as possible.
During production it has the same accuracy and
repeatability as the top performance of the MELFA FR series, only at a lower
speeds. The main difference in operational capabilities between the
two lies in the FR models' ability to accelerate and with higher
speeds, improving overall machine performance and productivity
to increase.
Suitable for a wide range of general applications,
Typical applications for the CR Series include pick-and-place,
material handling, machine maintenance, assembly of parts and
quality inspections. The robot is designed to be equipped with
advanced gripping systems and vision sensors to handle technically demanding
applications. It also provides plug-and-play compatibility with
MELSERVO MR-J4 servos to quickly create task-based systems such as a
conveyor belt feed with the above mentioned CR800 controlling up to 8 axes,
allowing the robot and the servos to be controlled simultaneously.
The range of possible applications does not end here,
since the RV-8CRL is not only suitable for industrial
robot applications, it can also become a cobot. As with other robot arms
from Mitsubishi Electric, the new model is compatible with MELFA SafePlus,
allowing it to work alongside human operators and collaborative setups
can support without the need for special safety PLCs. The
Key features in this context include Safe Limited Speed and
Position and Safe Torque Off.
In summary, the new RV-8CRL is a nice addition to the
range as it may reduce the costs of robot-based systems
lowers, making them accessible to more users. The MELFA CR series
offers precision and articulation comparable to the more powerful FR series, so it
application area is still very broad. The ease of use makes it even
more attractive, especially for companies that want to work with it for the first time.
* The installation location is the parallel distance between
the centers for each of the four mounting bolt points on the base.
