FANUC FANUC Robot Applications & End-of-Arm Tooling 2

Question 1

What is the function of the FANUC Line Tracking feature in a conveyor-fed assembly application?

Accepted Answer

It allows the robot to synchronize its motion with a moving conveyor and perform operations on parts without stopping the line

Answer

FANUC Line Tracking uses an encoder on the conveyor to synchronize the robot's motion with the belt, enabling pick-and-place or assembly operations on continuously moving parts.

Question 2

In FANUC laser cutting or seam tracking applications, what is the role of the laser displacement sensor?

Accepted Answer

To measure the workpiece surface profile in real time and adjust the torch or nozzle standoff distance

Answer

A laser displacement sensor continuously measures the distance from the robot's tool to the workpiece surface, and the controller uses this data to maintain a consistent standoff height.

Question 3

Which FANUC robot model is classified as a collaborative robot (cobot) rated for direct human contact without a safety fence?

Accepted Answer

CR series (e.g., CR-7iA, CR-35iA)

Answer

FANUC's CR series robots are designed for collaborative operation, featuring rounded covers, force-limiting safety functions, and ISO/TS 15066 compliance for contact with people.

Question 4

When programming a FANUC robot for machine tending, what signal convention is used to indicate the robot's gripper has a part and is ready to load the CNC?

Accepted Answer

A dedicated DO (digital output) sent to the CNC, often called a 'Part Present' or 'Robot Ready' signal

Answer

A digital output from the FANUC robot to the CNC machine indicates part-present and robot-ready status, forming the handshake that authorizes the CNC to begin its cycle.

Question 5

What is the primary advantage of using a servo-driven gripper versus a pneumatic gripper on a FANUC robot?

Accepted Answer

Servo grippers provide programmable force and position control, enabling precise grip force adjustment for different parts

Answer

Servo-driven grippers allow the robot program to set exact grip force and finger position for each part type, which is impossible with fixed-pressure pneumatic grippers.

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FANUC FANUC Robot Applications & End-of-Arm Tooling 2