ABB Robotics offers the fastest, most accurate, low-weight, medium-size robot ever developed for general industrial applications. The IRB 4600 features twice the working range, half the weight and a 25 percent better cycle time than comparable competitive models and the renowned ABB IRB 4400 model that it succeeds.

Manchester Tool & Die, Inc. offers a new 4-page brochure detailing their steel fabricating and production machining services, as well as the production machining and tube end forming services from BKB Manufacturing.

>SAS< Automation designs and manufactures, in the USA, robotic End-of-Arm Tooling (EOAT) components using the highest quality materials. For the past twelve years, they have proudly pioneered many “industry-firsts” including: on-site service, e-commerce shopping, and tools that uniquely are compatible with all robots and any part.

FANUC Robotics America Inc. offers its M-710iC/50 SE FoundryPRO robot designed for super harsh environments. The M-710iC/50 SE FoundryPRO robot is IP67 protected for operation in the harshest environments. The entire robot is coated with a special epoxy, and the wrist has protective covers to withstand high-pressure washing.

Servo Robot's Robo-Find laser-based sensing system is designed to locate, detect and measure weld joints without making contact with the part. The system detects part position and dimensional variations, then signals the robot and adjusts torch trajectory all in less than one second. Robo-Find is ideal for robotic welding applications where precise joint location and fit-up is not possible, yet optimum weld quality and productivity is required.

Next Up: The Great Recovery. While it is certainly not "case closed", the evidence that the state of the economy is poised to improve has moved from anecdotal to direct.

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Which Is Which? There isn’t much room for error in business today. Metal fabricators and steel service centers must make smart choices in selecting the right cutting method to ensure success in their business. Here is the process information needed to make a confident and informed decision.

Dark Horse: Embedded inside all the optimism about economic improvement, a harsh reality returns – machine shop activity has now reached a record low level.