Exhaust welding - http://www.fanucrobotics.com/Products/Robots/welding-robots.aspx
Two FANUC M-20iA robots with iRVision 3DL find loose brackets in part trays, then pick and attach them to an exhaust assembly. The M-20iA robots manipulate the exhaust system while two ARC Mate 100iC robots simulate coordinated welding of the brackets. The ARC Mate 100iC robot with iRVision Error Proofing check the brackets for weld seam presence of the weld nuts. This system demonstrates the flexibility of the robot to pick and load the parts onto the assembly, and position and coordinate the welding, which improves quality. Quality control is enhanced through self inspection of the final product, reducing re-work and overall operating costs. All four robots are utilizing the Multi-arm option which allows them all to operate from one CPU and one Pendant. This system demonstrates the simplest and most cost effective tooling solution.
FANUC Robotics, Inc. is the leading supplier of industrial robots and factory automation systems in North and South America. We offer robotic systems in the following applications: Assembly Robots, Material Handling Robots, Welding-Laser Robots, Material Removal Robots, Painting and Dispensing Robots. We also produce software, controls and vision products that aid in the development of state-of-the-art robotic systems.
Just wondering, how were the 4 robots programmed to orientate and weld the exhaust assembly, offline or online?
Irfanday 1 year ago
@Irfanday The cell was modeled offline and reach studies were also done offline.
FANUCRoboticsInc 1 year ago