FANUC introduces new M-6iB cleanroom robot
US company FANUC Robotics has introduced the M-6iB Cleanroom robot. The robot has six degrees of freedom, and a cleanliness rating of Class 100 or better (ISO Class 5 or SI Class M3.5), and can be used in applications such as part handling, machine load/unload, part and case packing, palletising, dispensing and assembly. It features sophisticated motion control for gentle part handling and high throughput with ± 0.08mm repeatability.
'Because of the high construction costs and operating expenses associated with cleanrooms, robot compactness takes on an even greater significance,' said Joe Portelli, FANUC Robotics' electronics industry manager. New motor technology allows the M-6iB Cleanroom to be more compact than its predecessor, but with a larger work envelope, he added.