Assembly robots are designed to move freely around their own axis. They have arms with mounted heads that replace human hands in welding, gluing, and heat sealing processes. This not only optimizes costs, but also increases the quality of the resulting joints, while eliminating potential errors. As a result, the work of the entire company can be streamlined. Check out what the robotization of welding, gluing, and heat sealing looks like.
Robotization in welding processes
Welding is the process of physically joining two materials. During the process, a weld is formed, which is a direct, inseparable connection. Robotic stations are equipped with welding heads. Individual materials are placed on positioning tables and in holders. This design replaces the human worker who, in most companies, would have to do this manually. The devices are equipped with various types of positioners – they have two sides and switch during rotation. After completing the task, the device turns over, and then the operator can remove the welded element and place the next one on the table. The robots are also equipped with cleaning elements – they start automatically from time to time, so the operator does not have to do it manually, and the quality of the welds is always properly refined. The robotization of welding processes is also a step towards safety. The process produces intense light effects, so it is necessary to wear face masks. During the assembly of welding robots, special shields are also created, which in many cases completely isolate the employee from the device.
Robotic bonding processes
Bonding is the process of creating joints that utilize the adhesive properties of various bonding agents. The material penetrates the surface and then hardens, creating durable joints. In many cases, adhesives emit harmful vapors, sometimes requiring work at higher temperatures, full concentration, and commitment. The quality of the resulting joint depends on the operator. To ensure maximum durability and repeatability of the process, gluing robots have been developed. Their task is to guide the gluing tool with specific precision and speed. They can use different techniques, temperatures, and pressures. The devices glue each material with the same quality and commitment. As a result, the joints are symmetrical, properly pressed, and the adhesive layer is optimal, free of air bubbles and hardened. Robotic gluing is mainly based on the work of an arm that applies a layer to the object, and then a second arm presses the element to the surface.
Robotization of welding operations
Welding is the process of joining metals and plastics by applying pressure to specific areas of individual elements, using the plastic properties of the materials at the appropriate temperature. Industrial welding machines are large devices with heads, which is why it is necessary to use robots with a high lifting capacity. Robotic welding is used, for example, in the assembly of car components. The devices do not have positioners and the work is carried out linearly. After one process is completed, the component moves on and the next machine performs the appropriate task. Robotic welding processes are suitable for the automotive industry, as well as many other processes.
Automation of assembly brings many benefits. Not only does it increase the efficiency and productivity of the company, but it also improves the quality of glued, welded, and soldered joints. This reduces the number of human errors and allows for expanding the offer or modifying the technology. The proper design of production lines, which minimizes human intervention, is also of great importance. All you need to do is load the components, and each station will perform a specific task according to the appropriate settings.