그것을 위한 로봇이 있습니다!
산업용 로봇에 대해 생각할 때 가장 먼저 떠오르는 것은 아마도 는 자동차 조립 라인의 용접 로봇이지만 고성능 산업용 로봇은 훨씬 더 많은 것을 위해 독특하게 설계되었습니다. 항공우주 산업에서 임상 실험실, 그리고 그 사이의 모든 것에 이르기까지 로봇 자동화는 공장 생산 프로세스, 작업 대상 자동화 및 기타 애플리케이션을 다음 단계로 끌어올릴 수 있습니다. 다음은 가까운 미래에 로봇 자동화를 구현하도록 영감을 줄 수 있는 몇 가지 흥미롭고 인상적인 용도입니다.
레이저 절제
응용/산업 자동차, 항공우주
로봇 모델 일반적으로 페이로드가 낮은 긴 팔 로봇(예:Yaskawa AR3120). 부품의 크기와 원하는 주기 시간에 따라 하나 이상의 로봇을 사용할 수 있습니다.
설명 표면에 제거해야 하는 코팅(예:페인트, 그리스, 유약 등)이 있는 응용 분야에서는 일반적으로 화학 물질이 사용됩니다. 불행히도 이것은 일반적으로 유해 물질로 간주되는 많은 폐기물을 생성합니다. 이후의 환경 영향 및 이에 따른 규제로 인해 이 공정에 화학 용제를 사용하기가 어렵습니다. 게다가 깨끗한 기질을 남기기 위해 코팅을 닦거나 긁어내는 데 필요한 수작업 시간은 많은 시간이 소요됩니다.
이 코팅층을 태워 깨끗하고 순수한 기질을 남기는 레이저 제거를 입력하십시오. 그러면 필터 또는 기타 봉쇄 장치가 탄화 코팅을 쉽게 수집합니다. 열 레이저 공정에는 차광 작업 셀이 필요하므로 적절한 안전을 위해 로봇이 필요합니다. 다른 하드 자동화를 사용하는 대신 복잡한 표면 곡률을 따르도록 로봇을 프로그래밍할 수도 있습니다.
복합 표면 잉크젯 인쇄
응용/산업 항공우주, 기타 가능성
로봇 모델 항공우주용 긴 팔, 규모에 따라 작아짐.
설명 과거에는 항공기나 기타 대형 표면에 그래픽을 적용할 때 곡면 및 복잡한 표면 작업 시 디테일을 정확하게 구현하기 어려웠습니다. 그러나 Southwest Research Institute(SwRI)의 2017년 프로젝트는 로봇 팔에 부착된 특수 잉크젯 인쇄 헤드를 활용하여 이 복잡한 작업을 현실로 만들었습니다. 이 복잡한 프로세스는 우수한 성능을 위해 디지털 인쇄를 사용하고 그래픽을 페인팅하거나 넓은 영역에 다양한 방향으로 데칼을 적용하는 전통적인 노동 집약적인 작업을 대체합니다. 레이저 어블레이션과 마찬가지로 로봇은 쉽게 조작하고 표면 각도의 변화를 전문적으로 수용하고 일관된 인쇄 반복성과 품질을 유지하도록 설계되었습니다.
이 기술이 시작된 이후 네덜란드 로봇 제조업체인 XYREC과 Airbus 및 Marabu는 SwRI와 협력하여 도장 작업 시간을 16일에서 5일로 단축한다고 주장하면서 항공기에 대한 이 혁신적인 적용을 성공적으로 시연했습니다. Potentially compatible with any surface substrate, this technology could also be used to apply one-off or custom graphics to smaller surfaces, like textiles and billboards, or even complex graphics to wider surface areas.
Additive Manufacturing
Application/Industry Prototyping, Custom Parts
Robot Model Varies – usually a highly repeatable, 6-axis robot with six degrees of freedom (i.e., Yaskawa AR1440).
Description Thanks to the adoption of motion control technology, robotics and power conversion, 3D printing has reached a level of finesse and precision in recent years that is good enough to create usable parts without any (or much) finishing. Ideal for attaching unique tooling that enables a wide area 3D printer, the use of industrial robots in additive manufacturing is helping to create a diverse mix of products, including machine tooling fixtures.
Once limited to plastics, today’s technology can accommodate substances such as ceramics, composites, metals, hybrid materials and more. Most recently, advancements in slicer software within offline robot programming software has made it possible to print metal pieces using filler metal techniques such as MIG, TIG, or laser welding. These parts can then be used directly or machined as needed, saving a great deal of waste from other milling or machine techniques on a block of metal.
High-Precision Milling
Application/Industry Machining, Custom Components
Robot Model Versatile and powerful handling robot with a mid-range payload. (i.e., Yaskawa GP-series robots).
Description Traditionally an arduous manual task, milling is the process of grinding or cutting superfluous material away from a mold to form a specific structure. In an effort to increase worker safety, accelerate production rates, enhance product quality and better adhere to industry standards, companies in diverse industries are implementing the use of automated milling systems, with easy-to-program robots equipped with flexible tooling. This is often used in conjunction with 3D printing for part finishing.
Pallet Assembly
Application/Industry Pallet Production
Robot Model 6-axis palletizing robot, ranging in payload from 50 kg to 800 kg.
Description Difficult and dangerous, the task of manually building pallets is hard work. This, combined with the growing trend for stronger custom-designed pallets, has prompted competitive-minded manufacturers to implement robotic pallet assembly systems that provide the flexibility and consistency needed to build custom, stringer and block pallets from the same system. Likewise, freeing workers from the dull, dirty and dangerous work of pallet production allows decision makers to redeploy skilled workers to higher-value jobs within the company, maximizing return on investment.
Meat Processing
Application/Industry Meat Packing, Poultry Production, etc.
Robot Model Fast and powerful handling robot with a medium range payload.
Description While safer and more sanitary than in the past, meat packing and poultry production plants still present distinct hazards that can impact the physical health of manual workers. To reduce human error and protect employees, meat and poultry processing companies are seeking out robotic technology to drive safety, optimizing efficiency in the process. Furthermore, improvements in vision technology and end-of-arm tooling over the last decade have enabled robots to easily facilitate a variety meat processing tasks, optimizing production.
Speciman Processing
Application/Industry Clinical Laboratory
Robot Model Varies on application (i.e, Yaskawa MotoMini for bulk oader, or a high-performance 6-axis robot with a lower payload for centrifuge).
Description From skilled technician shortages to rigorous accreditation requirements – along with rising specimen volumes combined with inefficient workflows – clinical laboratories are facing many challenges today. Chief among these is the pressure to expand services in creative ways, providing a more value-based care approach while yielding cost savings. In an effort to move forward into the future of Clinical Laboratory 2.0, high throughput clinical diagnostic labs are turning to robotic automation solutions to complete pre- and post-analytic specimen sorting and processing tasks.
Ribbon Tying
Application/Industry Food and Beverage, Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Products, Tacking and Logistics, Industrial Packaging
Robot Model Compact and agile material handling robot with a lower payload.
Description Manual bow tying can be a tedious task, potentially causing physical harm to workers. Due to increased demand for customized packaging, ribbon tying is growing in popularity. First used in 2014 for Esther Price Fine Chocolates Candy Co., this difficult to automate application required the combined use of 3D simulation software for precise programming and a high-performance robot for greater maneuverability and consistency. Likewise, having the proper end-of-arm tooling and a controlled environment for this application was critical to achieving optimal choreographed repetition.
Entertaining / Food Assembling
Application/Industry Entertainment, Casual Dining, Theme Park, etc.
Robot Model Varies on application.
Description Not only do industrial robots help provide consistency for certain tasks in day-to-day operations, but also, they allow restaurant and other business owners to provide a unique experience to patrons. From being used for carnival rides to making egg sandwiches and dispensing ice cream, industrial robots are growing in use throughout the entertainment world. When outfitted with the proper end-of-arm tooling and equipped with the correct safety features, robots can accomplish a wide variety of out-of-the-box tasks such as bartending and more.
Conclusion
While the list for these unique applications could go on, the fact that industrial robots are able to add value to businesses in nearly every industry is impressive to say the least. The truth is, certain applications are extremely unsafe for humans to try, making those tasks perfect for robotic automation. Other applications that are dull or dirty are well-suited for robots, as they can fill a need where a human may not want to do the work. If you can dream it, most likely, our team of experts can make it a reality. And, if you are on the fence about whether a particular task could be automated, chances are, there’s a robot for that!
