Easy-to-Program FANUC Cobots for CNC Machine Tending, Material Handling, Assembly & Automation
FANUC CRX collaborative robots combine FANUC industrial robot reliability with an easy-to-use collaborative robot platform designed to make automation practical for manufacturers of virtually any size.
Hillary Machinery supplies and integrates FANUC CRX cobots for CNC machine tending, material handling, assembly, pick-and-place, palletizing, dispensing, inspection and other manufacturing automation applications.
As a FANUC Authorized Systems Integrator, Hillary Machinery can provide much more than the robot itself. Our in-house automation team can help evaluate the application and integrate the robot, CNC machine, end-of-arm tooling, workholding, part presentation, controls, guarding and safety systems into a complete automation solution.
FANUC CRX Cobot Models
Collaborative Robots from 3 kg to 30 kg Payload Capacity
The FANUC CRX family provides multiple payload and reach combinations, allowing manufacturers to select a collaborative robot based on the parts, reach, tooling and automation requirements of the application.
| FANUC CRX Model | Maximum Payload | Reach |
|---|---|---|
| CRX-3iA | 3 kg | 692 mm |
| CRX-5iA | 5 kg | 994 mm |
| CRX-10iA | 10 kg | 1,249 mm |
| CRX-10iA/L | 10 kg | 1,418 mm |
| CRX-20iA/L | 20 kg | 1,418 mm |
| CRX-30iA | Up to 30 kg | Up to 1,889 mm |
Food-grade and application-specific CRX configurations are also available. Hillary Machinery can help determine the appropriate model based on payload, reach, end-of-arm tooling, cycle time and application.
FANUC CRX CNC Machine Tending
Automate Loading & Unloading of CNC Machine Tools
One of the strongest applications for a FANUC CRX cobot is CNC machine tending. A CRX can be integrated with CNC lathes, turning centers, vertical machining centers and other production equipment to automatically load raw parts and remove completed components.
Cobot machine tending can help manufacturers increase machine utilization, operator productivity, production consistency and unattended operating time.
Hillary Machinery can integrate the complete machine-tending system, including the FANUC CRX, gripper, machine interface, workholding, part presentation, pedestal or mobile base, guarding and safety components.
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Easy FANUC CRX Programming
Touchscreen, Drag-and-Drop Robot Programming
FANUC designed the CRX platform to make robot programming accessible to manufacturers that may have limited previous robotics experience.
The CRX uses FANUC's Tablet Teach Pendant with an intuitive touchscreen interface and drag-and-drop programming. Operators can also physically guide the robot through portions of a desired motion and use FANUC's interface to build and modify the automation sequence.
This makes the CRX particularly attractive for manufacturers that need flexible automation that can be redeployed as production requirements change.
8 Years of Maintenance-Free Operation
FANUC Industrial Reliability in a Collaborative Robot
FANUC specifies the CRX series for eight years of maintenance-free operation, combining the accessibility of collaborative robotics with the reliability expected from FANUC industrial automation equipment.
For manufacturers evaluating automation based on long-term operating cost, uptime and maintainability, this can be an important advantage over solutions requiring more frequent scheduled robot maintenance.
FANUC CRX Applications
Flexible Collaborative Automation for Manufacturing
FANUC CRX collaborative robots can be applied to a wide range of manufacturing processes, including:
- CNC machine tending
- Material handling
- Pick-and-place
- Assembly
- Packaging
- Palletizing
- Inspection
- Dispensing
- Material removal
- Other repetitive manufacturing processes
Collaborative Robot or Industrial Robot?
We Can Help Determine Which Automation Approach Fits the Application
A collaborative robot is not automatically the best choice for every automation project. Payload, reach, cycle time, required speed, floor space, part presentation and the manufacturing process should all be considered before selecting the robot.
Because Hillary Machinery integrates both FANUC collaborative robots and traditional industrial robots, our automation team can evaluate the application and recommend the approach that makes the most sense rather than forcing every project into a cobot solution.
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Complete FANUC CRX Integration
We Do the Automation In-House
Buying a robot is only one part of a successful automation project. Hillary Machinery provides in-house robotic automation integration to turn the FANUC CRX into a productive manufacturing system.
Depending on the application, Hillary Machinery can integrate:
- FANUC CRX collaborative robot
- End-of-arm tooling and grippers
- CNC machine interfaces
- Workholding
- Part presentation and staging
- Vision systems
- Pedestals and mobile mounting systems
- Controls and communications
- Safety systems and guarding where required
- Robot programming and application development
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Request a FANUC CRX Automation Evaluation
Considering a FANUC CRX cobot for your manufacturing operation? Send Hillary Machinery information about the application and we'll help determine the appropriate robot and automation approach.
For the most useful evaluation, include the machine or process being automated, part dimensions and weight, required production rate, current loading process and the task you want the CRX to perform.