AUTOBLOCKS AB-R1
PCB ROUTERS
Automated Efficiency
Engineered for efficiency, the AB-R1 automates PCB depaneling to enhance productivity while reducing manual labor. Its advanced routing capabilities streamline production, making it an excellent choice for improving throughput in electronics manufacturing processes. With its robust construction and user-friendly design, the AB-R1 is a reliable solution for consistent, high-quality output.
AB-R1 BATCH ROUTER
One compact Control Block runs all four axes, allowing the system to be completely reprogrammed from the Pendant instead of being re-engineered.
- Features a single-table gantry cell designed specifically for compact or lower-volume lines.
- Eliminates hands in the work envelope with a powered shuttle that loads at the door. Rapid product changeovers executed at the Pendant in under five minutes with zero PLC code required.
- Utilizes a highly efficient 4-coordinated-axes system (3-axis gantry plus load shuttle).
- A highly compact router that scales directly with your mix instead of locking you into a single configuration.
- Distributed and fully supported as a standard OEM platform by Fancort Industries.
STANDARD FEATURES
- Single work table mounted on a powered load shuttle.
- Hands-out-of-envelope loading mechanism to maximize operator safety.
- Autoblocks Pendant for complete recipe selection and real-time operational monitoring.
FEATURES
• High accuracy machine structure.
• Easy vision jog and teach programming.
• Vac filtering for ultra-clean operation.
• Quick bit release mechanism.
• Small Foot Print (40”x40”)
SAFETY
- Category-3 safety controller continuously mediating the door status, light curtain, and shuttle state.
- Perimeter safety light curtain protecting the active loading zone.
- Securely interlocked access door ensuring hands remain completely out of the mechanical envelope during operation.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Controller: Autoblocks Control Block integrating motion, logic, safety, and HMI into one platform.
- Motion System: 3-axis routing gantry paired with a powered load shuttle (4 coordinated axes total).
- Station Configuration: Single work table on a powered shuttle supporting hands-out-of-envelope loading.
- Sensing Systems: Integrated part-presence sensors paired with automated shuttle-position interlocks.
- Process Systems: High-performance routing spindle equipped with built-in bit-life tracking.
- HMI Interface: Autoblocks Pendant displaying recipe selection alongside live OEE, yield, and cycle metrics.
- Programming Platform: Powered by AutoCode (31-command, human-auditable language) and Autoblocks Studio.
OPTIONS
- Scalable directly to a twin-table architecture as production demands grow without a forklift upgrade.
- Integrated vision system addition for enhanced alignment and tracking.
- High-efficiency dust extraction configuration options tailored per EMS production line.
- Flexible fixture configurations to easily accommodate rigid FR-4, flex assemblies, or panelized arrays
Sample Videos
- Video Demo | AutoBlocks AB-R1 PCB Router
About
Industry: Aerospace/Electronics/Automotive/Medical
Application: AB-R1 Stand-Alone PCB Router
Design: Fancort RAD (Robotic Automation Division)
Integrated by: Fancort RAD (Robotic Automation Division)
Meet the Control Block: Precision Behind our Router
Power your depaneling process with Fancort’s Control Block, the advanced core of the AB-R1 PCB Router. This cutting-edge component ensures precise, consistent performance for smooth and efficient PCB routing. Engineered for reliability, the Control Block enables seamless operation and exceptional accuracy, making it an essential part of our high-performance system.
Teach Pendant
The Teach Pendant is an essential interface designed for intuitive and efficient operation of the Autoblocks Control Block system. It combines advanced functionality with user-friendly features, enabling seamless interaction with automated systems for programming, monitoring, and control tasks.
HARDWARE INTEGRATION
Connection Port | Single-cable connection to the Autoblocks Control Block for power and communication.
Touchscreen Display | High-resolution 10-inch capacitive multi-touch display with a rugged machined aluminum enclosure.
Connectivity Options | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi connectivity for flexible machine operation and support.
USER INTERFACE
Provides an intuitive Human-Machine Interface (HMI) for machine operation, diagnostics, and configuration.
Includes configurable jog and teach functions for simplified machine setup and control.
APPLICATIONS
Ideal for assembly systems, inspection stations, machine vision applications, material handling, and automated production equipment.
Provides direct machine control, diagnostics, and position teaching for operators and technicians.
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
Supports standard VESA mounting patterns for machine, arm, workstation, or wall-mounted installations.
Designed for seamless integration with Autoblocks Control Block systems.
OVERALL BENEFITS
Combines machine operation, diagnostics, teaching, and monitoring into a single industrial-grade interface.
Simplifies machine control, reduces operator training requirements, and improves overall system usability.
SAFETY FEATURES
Integrated Emergency Stop (E-Stop) button with redundant normally closed safety circuitry.
Compatible with the Autoblocks safety architecture for enhanced machine safety and diagnostics.
PROGRAMMING SUPPORT
Fully compatible with Autoblocks AutoCode and TurnCode software environments.
Supports machine configuration, position teaching, routine execution, diagnostics, and alarm management.
MOUNTING FLEXIBILITY
Supports standard VESA mounting patterns for easy installation on machines, articulated arms, workstations, and operator stations.
Provides flexibility for a wide range of industrial automation applications
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
Machined aluminum enclosure designed for demanding manufacturing environments.
Combines durability, reliability, and a professional industrial appearance for long-term operation.
FAQ
Q: Does the AB-R1 come with fiducial correction camera?
A: The AB-R1 is built on the Autoblocks platform and can be configured with additional options such as vision systems to support demanding PCB depaneling applications.
Q: Where is the AB-R1 built?
A: The AB-R1 is designed and manufactured in the USA and is sold and supported by Fancort Industries.
Q: What is the work area of the AB-R1?
A: The AB-R1 utilizes a compact single-table gantry architecture with a powered load shuttle designed for flexible PCB depaneling applications and fast product changeovers.
Q: What is the footprint of the machine?
A: The AB-R1 is designed as a compact single-table routing cell, making it ideal for manufacturers with limited floor space while maintaining high flexibility and productivity.
Q: How does the AB-R1 compare in cost to a desktop router?
A: Unlike conventional routers that are often fixed to a single configuration, the AB-R1 is built on the scalable Autoblocks platform. New products can be added through recipe changes at the pendant, reducing engineering costs and minimizing downtime associated with product changeovers.
Q: How are new products added to the AB-R1?
A: New products are added by creating or editing a recipe directly from the Autoblocks Pendant. Most product changeovers can be completed in less than five minutes without modifying PLC code.
Q: How does the powered load shuttle improve safety?
A: The powered load shuttle brings the fixture to the operator at the door for loading and unloading, keeping hands outside the work envelope during operation. Safety is managed through a Cat-3 safety controller, light curtain, and interlocked door system.
Q: What makes the AB-R1 different from conventional single-table routers?
A: The AB-R1 combines a 3-axis routing gantry and powered load shuttle on a single Autoblocks Control Block. Unlike many conventional routers that are fixed at delivery, the AB-R1 can be reconfigured from the pendant and scaled as production requirements grow.
Q: Can the AB-R1 be expanded in the future?
A: Yes. Because it is built on the Autoblocks platform, the system can be expanded with options such as a twin-table configuration, vision systems, and dust extraction to meet changing production requirements.
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