APLICATIONS OF INDUSTRIAL ROBOTSPROCESS CATEGORIES

1. Material handling applications2. Processing operation3. Assembly and inspection

MATERIAL HANDLING APPLICATIONS

MATERIAL TRANSFERThe primary purpose of the robot is to pick up part at location and place them at a new location.

Reorientation Conveyor

Limited sequence control

Process Palletizing Depalletizing

Machine loading or unloadingThe robots transfer parts into and/or from machine.

Machine loading Machine unloading

Process Die casting: unloading part Plastic molding: unloading part

Metal machining operations: dual gripper Forging: hammer action is a problem Press working: human security Heat treatment:

PROCESSING OPERATIONThe robot perform some processing operation with a toolprocess

Spot weldingIs a common aplicationTool is heavy, pour location.

Arc welding Spray coating Drilling Grinding

Waterjet cutting Laser cutting

ASSEMBLY AND INSPECTIONThese operation involve handling of materials a tool operation

AssemblyCombination of two or more parts to for a new entity, called a subassembly or a assemblyUse: welding, bolts, screw, rivetsAutomatic methods: pens, cigarrettes,

InspectionThe robot perform loading and unloading task.The robot manipulates an inspection device

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PROGRAMMINGA robot program can be defined as a path in space to be followed by the manipulator, combined withperipheral actions to support the work cycle.peripheral actionsopen and closing the gripperperforming logical decisioncommunicating with other piece in the cell.PROGRAMMING METHOD

Leadthrough programming Computer like robot programming languajes Off line programming