Enhanced design for higher productivity, less downtime, and lighter environment footprint.
Productivity Enhancements
46% Better Flexural Rigidity Than Previous Model, and 13% Reduction in Vibration Amplitude YD series robots utilize parts constructed of CFRPv3(*) and gained 46% improvement in flexural rigidity as well as a 13% reduction in single-arm vibration amplitude, compared to previous models. Stable operation with less vibration helps raise productivity by preventing scratches or damage to products during take-out, and reducing the occurrence of take-out failures. (*): Third generation Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer that outperforms the CFRP used in previous YC series robots.
Teaching Enhancements
Cycle-Up function (PAT.P) - This feature displays required times per robot operation in a step-by-step list. This aid helps operators identify and target areas of the sequence to achieve shorter overall cycle times and raise productivity.
Manual Torque Monitor - Displays a torque gauge for each axis during robot teaching, to show operator how much load the robot bears in motion. This aid allows operators to observe slight fluctuations in torque and fine-tune difficult-to-teach programs, like for insert molding.
All-axis Manual Operation screen - Operators can see and control all axes on just a single screen, enhancing operability.
Highly Operable E-touch Compact3 - The E-touch compact3 takes the easy operability of the previous YC series controller and adds several assist features to become even easier to use.
Downtime-Preventing Enhancements
The robot automatically monitors vacuum pressure during take-out operations to identify patterns and assist in finding causes of take-out failures. Each vacuum circuit is monitored individually to more quickly find abnormal circuits. The robot records the frequency of take-out failures, so operators can more easily recognize when maintenance is needed, or more easily find causes after trouble occurs. Diagnosis results are displayed on the Take-Out Failure Details screen, where operators can see vacuum pressure values and bad take-out patterns that have occurred.
The Environmentally friendly RC-SE take-out robot series with Smart ECO Vacuum Function
The newly released RC-SE high-speed take-out robot is equipped with Yushin’s new Smart ECO Vacuum function that has been developed to greatly reduced air consumption during the molding process. The new RC-SE series includes a wide range of devices for target injection molding machines with a clamping force of between 30 and 1,300 tf (tons) to meet various customer needs.
New product features:
Smart ECO Vacuum for Reduced Air Consumption The RC-SE series adopts Yushin’s original ECO Vacuum™ technology for reduced air consumption. Constant suction pressure monitoring ensures optimal vacuum start timing with up to a 78% reduction in air consumption. This helps reduced both electricity and equipment costs related to air compressors. Long Life Mode Take-out robot drive speed is automatically adjusted according to the molding cycle, reducing the amount of power being used (5% reduction according to in-house testing measurements). This also helps extend the service life of the guide shaft and timing belt for even greater reductions in running costs. Improved Productivity As with Yushin’s flagship FRA series, the RC-SE optimizes vibration control on all axes for superior performance in various molding environments while predictive maintenance also helps minimize downtime. These and other factors all contribute to long-term improvements in customer productivity.
Robots that have the future interests of the molding industry in mind
It used to be a dream that vast numbers of people could use the same product and similarly enjoy the same benefits. Then, plastic engineering miraculously made that happen. Since the advent of injection molding, industry has incessantly pursued better products of better quality at a faster clip. The merits of injection molding have been amplified by the take-out robot. But, molding plants have never been without issues – highly complicated products, small lot wide variety production, labor shortages and inherent dangers of the workplace -- to name a few. Yushin’s purpose is to make robots that help solve these issues. Moreover, Yushin goes another step further by making robots that have the future interests of the molding industry in mind. That mindset spawned the FRA series.
Compliant with the most stringent international safety regulations as a standard feature
Safety circuits There is no compromising at Yushin when it comes to safety. As the bottom-line, redundant safety circuits maintain functional capacity in the unlikely event that a primary circuit goes down.
Speed monitoring Robot movements are monitored during teaching so that safe speeds are not exceeded and jobs can be performed safely. Compliant with international safety standards Our FRA robots qualify as Safety Category 3 devices under EN/ISO 12100, EN 60204 and EN/ISO 10218, and comply with safety requirements under CE, GB and KCs.
Another step closer to “no downtime”
INTU LINE IoT service Included with every FRA robot, this software application gives users immediate intuitive control over their new robot on the very same day it is installed.
Production monitoring Intu Line displays production counts, uptime ratios, operating statuses, cycle times, error tallies, short stoppage logs and visuals of production floors, which users can easily view anytime, anywhere from a smartphone or PC. It visualizes molding operations in terms of short stoppage frequency and duration, which was difficult to grasp before. Troubleshooting If trouble occurs, Intu Line shares the customer’s error information with Yushin over an IoT system. It’s like having a Yushin service rep on-site as customers are spared the hassles of explaining what happened, which logically leads to quicker solutions.
Powerfully automate extraction of large, heavy molded parts such as automobile parts, housing appliances, and parts for industrial equipment. The MKA-2000S can handle payloads of up to 50 kg (including the end-of-arm tool) and stably take out ultra-large molded articles. The MKA-2000S robot features a 3-axis, Cartesian style traverse robot with a movable kick beam and a 2-stage telescopic vertical arm. The long rigid, steel traverse beam is adjustable up to 5000mm, with a horizontal reach of 1800mm and a telescopic Arm with vertical strokes up to 3000mm. The MKA-2000S robot works on machines of 1500 molding tons or larger. In addition to the 3-axes motion, a servo AC or BC wrist unit can be added, allowing for additional articulatory movements for complex EOAT motion. Two types of servo-powered wrist units are available as an option, enabling precision control and motion comparable to an articulated 6-axis robot. The MKA robot can lift up to 50kg. The MKA-2000S has been tested and proven to exceed its previous larger counterparts like the RBII-2500S with shorter take-out times by 17%. The low profile design of the MKA allows for work envelopes with lower overhead clearance. It’s superior vibration damping during movement and stops helps ensure stable and shorter cycle times by 10%, compared to previous larger models.
Swing type runner take-out robots have evolved alongside Yushin’s history as a business. HOP Five models house the transformer and control board in the robot body, instead of using standalone units of the past, and yet they require less installation space. Moreover, these robots are built so that principle adjustments like kick stroke can be made at the operator side of the molding machine, which makes production setup more efficient.
Space-saving palletizing robot used at packing and distribution sites
Yushin developed the space-saving palletizing robot "PA" series for plastic injection molding industry. Palletizing robots are available not only in the manufacturing industry but are now a product for the market where rapid automation is required due to labor shortage at distribution sites. The technical capabilities cultivated up to this point will be utilized. This "PA" series is the "PA-20", which supports a payload of 20 kg, will meet a wide range of customer needs by offering a lineup of two models of the "PA-40" that support the same 40 kg. New product features: The PA palletizing robot contributes to solving labor shortages in the manufacturing sector by automating various applications in the field: Space-saving designs adds flexibility to production lines Reduction of installation space that maximizes the advantages of Cartesian robots and placement around the cantilever structure with few columns ensures the freedom of layout. The minimal footprint creates fewer obstacles for conversion, and the limited space can be effectively used. Easy and quick introduction The easy operation of the touch panel, which has been highly evaluated in the molding industry, inherits a safe operation that is easy to understand. In addition, the design of the optimum robot hand and the spread throughout the country. With quick production line start-up and maintenance, such as speedy response by service bases Providing such a soft side.
