A multitude of parts require sealing. When done by hand, the job can be repetitive, hazardous, and detail-oriented. Today, more and more sealing jobs are handled by robots.
Robots easily overcome a number of sealing challenges. Accurate, tireless, and flexible, they are changing this application considerably.
Advantages to Sealing Robots
Quality: When it comes to sealing, robots offer consistency and excellent repeatability.
In the industrial robot world, the 6-axis robot is king. Its design has remained unchanged for decades. Why are six axes of movement the answer to so many industrial jobs?
Good Design:
The 6-axis robot has joints in all the right places. This design gives the 6-axis robot more flexibility, repeatability, and accuracy than other designs (such as 4-axis robots).
A Closer Look:
The base axis allows the robot to swivel, dramatically increasing the work envelope.
A new "Expert" has joined the ranks of smart Motoman robots. The EC1700 "Expert Cutting" robot is designed for precision-driven applications such as dispensing and waterjet cutting.
The 6-axis EC1700 robot earns its title with excellent repeatability (0.08mm). Its reduced axis gears provide additional torque for smooth movement. Motoman has designed the EC1700 so it follows paths with complete accuracy. It is powered with an NX100 controller.
The Motoman DX1350 robot perseveres in the midst of taxing work environments filled with dust and water spray. This reliable, compact model handles material removal in spite of settings. From deburring, to sanding, to grinding, the DX1350 offers fast, consistent performance.
Motoman's DX1350 model is protected against water and airborne particles. Its wrist qualifies for an IP67 rating, meaning it can be immersed in water for brief periods of time.
RobotWorx recently completed a feasibility study for an industrial company wanting to automate a deburring process. Deburring is the process of removing uneven, rough edges from a part to create a finished product.
Throughout the phases of this study, tests were conducted to determine proper tooling, positioning, and final quality of the part. At the conclusion of the testing, a robot was integrated into the company's factory to perform automated deburring.
