Edge Technologies Partners with KUKA at IMTS toFeature Autonomous Robot Handling on an FMB SL110

 St. Louis, MO — Edge Technologies, a leader in magazine bar feeding solutions for the production turning segment, will partner with KUKA at IMTS to feature an FMB SL110 short loader with a KUKA robot to demonstrate autonomous material handling.

The FMB SL110 is a short bar loader that handles bar diameters from 10mm (0.39”) to 110mm (4.33”). An inclined magazine rack holds up to 56 bars at 10mm (0.39”) or 5 bars at 110mm (4.33”). The Edge Technologies IMTS display will feature FMB’s bar lift accessory, a built-in bar lift that safely lifts bars into the magazine from floor level. KUKA’s automated material handling system will automatically load the bar lift mechanism.

“With the FMB SL110, we listened to our customers’ feedback,” said Kevin Meehan, President of Edge Technologies. “Customers needed a safer and less labor-intensive way to

load heavy bar stock. Our partnership with KUKA will further automate the process and enable shops to extend lights-out machining.”

In addition to increased automation, the FMB SL110 boasts an intuitive control panel and mechanical functions that improve efficiency. A folding axial shift (x-axis) minimizes the footprint, and the axial shift allows for maintenance access and easy spindle liner changeovers. A polycarbonate window on the hood makes it easy to observe bar loading. A servo-electric motor automates v-tray adjustment via the control panel, eliminating manual bar-center setup, perfect for square, hex or other profiled materials.

Edge Technologies will feature the FMB SL110 at IMTS in the South Building at booth #338440. Also featured will be:

• FMB Turbo 2-20 6’ magazine bar feeder

• FMB Micromag 20 12’ magazine bar feeder

• FMB Turbo RS 3-38 with Auto Adjust 12’ magazine bar feeder

• FMB Turbo RS 4-45 with Auto Adjust 12’ magazine bar feeder

• FMB Turbo 5-65 12’ magazine bar feeder

• Rebel 80 Servo V3 short loader

• Ranger 120 6’ magazine bar feeder

• Scout 320 12’ magazine bar feeder

• Minuteman 320 12’ magazine bar feeder

• Patriot 338 12’ magazine bar feeder