Tool-Loading Robot Uses Machine’s CNC Software
ANCA’s custom industrial robot loader is designed to be a low-cost solution for tool loading.
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ANCA’s custom industrial robot loader is designed to be a low-cost solution for tool loading. The robot does not have a separate, free-standing controller, instead using control software that runs concurrently with the machine’s CNC software. Operators perform the teaching using the machine’s operator panel and a handheld pendant.
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