Wie Sie Kosten senken und die Vorteile der Automationsklassiker Decide & Place, Prüfen und Dosieren am besten für sich nutzen
Autor: Als Geschäftsbereichsleiter Low Price Automation bei der igus GmbH
Automate tedious tasks like picking, dosing, sharpening, or testing: there are numerous monotonous, repetitive, and exhausting works that can be easily automated. Acquiring a robot on its own ultimately leads to no solution. To ensure seamless operation, the entire system comprising robots and components like intelligent systems, grippers, and sensors must function in harmony. Especially small and medium-sized enterprises often struggle to find the right solution as they do not know where to look or what a suitable solution even looks like? It’s also crucial to avoid overcomplicating things initially.
By helping automation enthusiasts find the simplest and cost-effective solution that works.
What sets us apart: Enthusiasts discover on the marketplace not just robots and single components, but also insight into how others work. As a valuable source of inspiration for immediate implementation, over 400 instantly adaptable automation projects from real-world practices are available online. From automated earthworm farms to Berliner pickers and agricultural robots that detect and eradicate weeds. Thousands of companies worldwide have successfully implemented automation solutions on RBTX.com without prior construction engineering expertise. 95% of these comprehensive solutions are available for under €12,000. Low-cost solutions consistently demonstrate a payback period of just three to twelve months. Zu den Hauptanwendungsbereichen zählen unter anderem Decide & Place-Aufgaben, die Qualitätsprüfung sowie Klebe- und Dosieranwendungen.
Ein Decide & Place-Roboter befördert ein Objekt zuverlässig von A nach B. Frequently, repetitive and time-consuming tasks are identified as opportunities for optimization within a production process. Regardless of whether it’s machine installation, palletization, sorting, or pre-assembly. The benefits of low-cost robotics solutions have triggered an automation trend across industries such as agriculture, food processing, medical technology, and craftsmanship, driving efficiency gains and cost savings. Decide & Place-Systeme finden sich vor allem zunehmend in alltäglichen Endkunden-Anwendungen, zum Beispiel in Verkaufsautomaten.
Various robot types, such as articulated-arm, delta, or portal robots, can realize diverse application scenarios. Robotics solutions are utilized in various settings, such as grasping medication containers to transport them to the output stage, with SCARA robots serving as “labor assistants” safely handling and placing reagent flasks – all available for a competitive price of €7,820. The advantage of robotic systems lies in their ability to precisely and consistently pick up components, taking them from a predetermined location to the desired storage site. Die Vorgänge sind exakt wiederholbar.
Automating quality control enables the efficient and precise execution of repetitive testing processes. The deployment scenarios for test robots are as diverse and bespoke as the automated workflows to be optimized. Regardless of whether it’s surface inspection, dimensional testing or functional testing – process and characteristic differences abound in practical applications. With the aid of RBTX, for instance, a robotic system was configured to automate the loading and unloading of a printed circuit board test station.
A surface portal, utilizing a camera to control individual clocks and visually inspect whether minute and second hands are moving. A robot arm is also used in the finish-of-line testing of charging devices for electric vehicles, among other applications. Automation of testing processes through the use of robots enables efficient streamlining and better planning. Additionally, robots work around the clock without compromising quality. Precise and consistent measurements of the testing parameter are ensured by identical processes.
Neben Prüf- und Decide & Place-Aufgaben kann auch das Auftragen von Klebe-, Versiegelungs-, Lackiermitteln und Isolierschäumen effizient automatisiert werden. Often, it’s about avoiding material waste and gluing more precisely to achieve desired results. zu dispensieren. You don’t need a robot with six-figure investment costs for that purpose. With our affordable price robots, everything can be easily glued together. You achieve a precision of approximately 0,5 mm. Another reason for this is workplace safety. Because the robot can easily come into contact with chemicals and assists with non-ergonomic tasks. Particularly adhesive processes on small workpieces demand a high level of concentration and precision. In many instances, it is crucial that the adhesive seals the component precisely. Automation by robots is near here. For instance, a customer was able to quadruple the speed of applying sealant mass onto a metal part, a crucial step in their production process, with the aid of RBTX and an automated dosing robot. The straightforward operation of the machine makes it possible for even untrained staff to use the robot immediately.
Various robotic systems can be employed for gluing and dosing applications depending on the specific requirements. With the help of a dedicated configurator, users can assemble an individual robot solution in just a few clicks, automating precise bonding and dosing processes accurately.
For those seeking inspiration, all practical applications on RBTX.com are just a click away.
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