Overview
In the field of multi-axis robots, industrial integrators and plant managers are faced with the unique challenge of selecting and managing cables to be run on the outside of a moving 6-axis platform. The complex movements made by 6-axis robots require special consideration when deciding on how to manage their cable systems.
Traditional cable management systems attempt to keep cables static, while operations surrounding them are dynamic. Restricting the movement of the cables can create points of stress, accelerating cable failure. Today, new intricate movements carried out by robots, especially the 6-axis rotation, have created a need for a more modern way of thinking about cable selection and management.
This webinar will discuss cable and hose management best practices, as well as the value of selecting the correct torsionally optimized cables and hoses.
Key Takeaways
- Discover how igus® triflex® R differs from traditional solutions, as well as how it can reduce unplanned downtime and improve maintenance turnaround time
- Learn how the robot make and model, as well as the application and cable package, can affect the choices made when designing a solution
- Leave with a better understanding of torsion cables
- Understand the history of igus® and how the customer is the center of the igus® universe
Speaker
David Sandiland has 16 years of industrial sales experience. He started working for igus® Inc. four years ago, and in 2017, he became the automotive and robotics industry manager. The position allows him to travel North America, visiting a wide variety of customers who use 6-axis robots in several different ways.
Sandiland often visits automotive facilities, both providing solutions for existing robots and working on new production lines. During the time in his position, igus® has won projects with Magna, Honda, Ford and Tower Automotive, to name a few.