A welding robot controller for the digital age
OTC DAIHEN takes a leap forward in control power with new technology
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Like the general public waiting for a new smartphone, metal fabricators have a right to get excited about new technology releases. If the fabricating technology developer has done its job correctly, the metal fabricator can plan to enjoy a new tool that will help it get parts out the door more efficiently and make shop floor employees that much more productive.
Mike Monnin, general manager, OTC DAIHEN Inc., actually made the smartphone analogy himself in describing the user interface for the company’s new FD21 controller for welding robots. The controller’s pendant has a large screen and operates like a smartphone or tablet device. The user just has to swipe to engage menu icons and to scroll through items. A touchscreen keypad for numeric entry also can be used to input data.