Robots and Part Pickers Scott Cleveland Matt Conway Jason Chiota
Presentation Outline History Technologies Advantages Disadvantages Applications
History First part removal robot installed on a molding machine in 1972 First used for Injection Molding
First companies Conair Started in 1956 Produced robots in 1986 Headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pa Ranger Automation Started in 1988 in USA
First companies (cont.) InSol (Ichikoh First robots used in Japan Star Automation Started in 1984 One of first European companies
First companies (cont.) Ventax Robot Inc. Started in1984 Based in Ontario Now includes robots for Blow Molding
Technologies Began as simple movements Now up to 6 axis of rotation Began as smaller robots Can now fit almost any IMM New fully teachable servo controllers 2001
Technologies (cont.) Now Available for: Injection Molding Blow Molding Final Parts Preforms Top Entry Side Entry
Advantages Efficiency and Speed Fast and Consistent Feasibility Can be customized Cleanliness in Process Ex. - Medical Industry
Advantages (cont.) Safety No Human Error People not injury prone Require Less Workforce Minimizes Costs of Labor Maintain Competitive Manufacturing
Disadvantages High Initial Costs Purchase Customization Troubleshooting High Maintenance Higher Energy Costs
Disadvantages (cont.) Depreciation Outdated within 10 years Replacement Costs Require Less Workforce Decrease in Job Market
Applications Injection Molding Reduced Labor Costs Increased Production Decreased Cycle Time Part Removal Flexibility for Automation
Applications (cont.) Injection Molding (cont.) Handle excessive Molds Secondary Operations Degating Sprue Part Pickers Side Entry Robots High Speed Applications Vertical Clamp Machines
Applications (cont.) Miscellaneous Uses Finishing Applications Repeatability Dispensing Flexibility Fast Movements Testing
Applications (cont.) Fiber Optics Spot Welding Precision Coating Consistent Material Delivery Reduction in Costs