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The Factory Automation Division of Okuma America Corporation, a global leader and builder of CNC (computer numeric control) machine tools, controls and automation systems, is pleased to announce the launch of a proprietary new line of automated robotics – the Okuma Robot Loader (ORL) series. The ORL series will make its debut at the company's booth at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago, Illinois, on September 9 – 14, 2024.
The new ORL product series includes three products, all of which are designed to seamlessly load and unload workpieces from both new and pre-existing Okuma machines to increase productivity and aid operators' efficiency. The new ORL product family includes:
- ORL-D – Okuma Robot Loader – Drawer, a drawer-style workpiece storage unit with a standard template that holds up to 92 workpieces. An optional template can be purchased that holds up to 180 smaller workpieces.
- ORL-R – Okuma Robot Loader – Rotary, a disc-style workpiece storage unit with a variety of template options that can hold up to 166 workpieces
- ORL-MC – Okuma Robot Loader – Machining Center, a workholding and workpiece storage unit for up to 288 workpieces. Patented MultiGrip™ workholding allows users to automate multiple OP10/OP20/OP30 part numbers in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing.
Each ORL product has been strategically designed with a compact footprint, requiring only between eight and nine feet of floor space. Additionally, each product utilizes industry-leading FANUC industrial robot arms and grippers which can hold a payload of up to 25 pounds.
At IMTS 2024, the Okuma Factory Automation Division will display two ORL units paired with Okuma machine tools at the company’s booth (#338500):
- ORL-R – This unit will be paired with an Okuma MULTUS B300II, a multitasking machine, to load and unload demo parts. An accompanying cobot will transfer demo parts from a cart, transported by an Autonomous Mobile Robot Cell (AMR), into one of the unit's pallet drawers.
- ORL-MC – This unit will be paired with an Okuma GENOS M560V0-5AX, a 5-axis vertical machining center, and an Automatic Tool Changer (ATC). The unit will load and unload demo parts from the machine onto the ORL pallets. The unit will also switch the workholding in the machine based on which cutting operation will be performed on the part.
"Our team is excited to bring the ORL series to market and showcase its capabilities at IMTS 2024," shared Wade Anderson, Okuma America's Vice President of Engineering and Factory Automation Division. "With its compact footprint and easy integration process, an ORL unit can quickly make an impact for machine shops of any size."
Related Glossary Terms
- computer numerical control ( CNC)
computer numerical control ( CNC)
Microprocessor-based controller dedicated to a machine tool that permits the creation or modification of parts. Programmed numerical control activates the machine’s servos and spindle drives and controls the various machining operations. See DNC, direct numerical control; NC, numerical control.
- industrial robot
industrial robot
Robot designed for industrial use. Primarily used as a material-handling device but also used for changing tools, assembling parts, and manipulating special tools and measuring devices. Depending on design, an industrial robot can be programmed to perform a task by means of a controller, or it can be “walked” through the required movements by utilizing a digitizing system that translates movements into commands that the robot can be “taught.” See robot; teaching pendant.
- machining center
machining center
CNC machine tool capable of drilling, reaming, tapping, milling and boring. Normally comes with an automatic toolchanger. See automatic toolchanger.
- payload ( workload)
payload ( workload)
Maximum load that the robot can handle safely.
- robotics
robotics
Discipline involving self-actuating and self-operating devices. Robots frequently imitate human capabilities, including the ability to manipulate physical objects while evaluating and reacting appropriately to various stimuli. See industrial robot; robot.