As a part of Epson’s ongoing commitment to foster innovation among Indian users, the company has introduced a new series of vertical six-axis industrial robots in India. There are two models in the new series - the C4 and the C4L.
The C4 can handle payloads up to 4 kg and boasts a 20-per cent shorter cycle time (with a 3-kg payload) than its predecessor, the C3, which Epson released in July 2009. The C4L is a slim, long-arm (900 mm) model that maximizes space efficiency. Epson will simultaneously launch a pair of new options, the RC700 industrial robot controller and the Vision Guide 7.0 machine vision system.
The C4 series will succeed the C3 series of manipulator robots that were designed for precision assembly of small parts. Like their predecessors, the C4 and C4L are highly compact and operate at high speeds with outstanding precision, making them ideal for tasks such as electronics assembly and automotive parts transport. However, the C4 and C4L deliver even higher throughput and can handle even heavier payloads. Epson increased the acceleration of these industrial robots by using its unique technology to control vibrations even when transporting heavy payloads, making what were already the best-in-class cycle times even shorter.
The RC700 robot controller is a versatile, powerful controller for the C4 and C4L that combines the functions of the previous RC180 and RC620 robot controllers. A single RC700 can be used in a wide variety of systems, from simple single-robot uses to complex multiple-manipulator systems.
