Kinefac introduces its new Robo Roller flexible, quick changeover, automated production system for rolling threads, knurls, worms and other forms on bolts, shafts, and similar parts integrating a Fanuc robot with the new Kinefac MC-15 (CNC) Kine-Roller. According to the company’s press release, this enables the Robo-Roller user to provide automated rolling from a pallet system as shown at IMTS, bulk feed unit, hopper feed, manual load-unload station or in conveyorized system, as shown in the picture without safety guarding. It can handle parts weighing up to 3 lbs. provided there is some grippable feature. The Kine-Trol computer numerical control rolling and part handling system on the Kine-Roller provides complete operator support to specify the thread size, thread length, and rolling die specifications, establish the rolling cycle and the die match. Robot programs are set up using a teaching pendant and are then stored. Each die spindle has an independent servo drive system allowing numerically programmed rotational die match. The heavy-duty spindle and die actuation system has a maximum radial die load up of 70,000 lbs. and can accommodate dies up to 6 3/4" diameter and 4" face.