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49PARTs Unit01 Introduction of robot Unit02 Introduction of industrial robot Unit03 Types of industrial robots Unit04 ABB robot Unit05 KUKA robot Unit06 YASKAWA robot Unit07 FANUC Robot Unit08 SCARA robot Unit09 Industry application of robot Unit10 New robots Unit11 Intelligent manufacturing and global robot development program Unit12 The outlook for industrial robot 49PARTs

Unit9 Industry application of robot Task： Part1 Painting robot Part2 Welding robot Part3 Handing robot Part4 Assembly robot Part5 Polishing robot Special English for Industrial Robot Unit9 Industry application of robot URL ：www.irobot-edu.com Mail：edubot_zhang@126.com

37 Unit9 Industry application of robot Part4 Assembly robot “Assembly Robot” is an industry term for a robot that used in lines of parts or components for assembly of industrial automation and is the core of the flexible assembly system automation equipment. It’s used for lean industrial processes and have expanded production capabilities in the manufacturing world. An assembly line robot can increase production speed and consistency. The tools at the end of arm can be customized for each assembly robot to cater to the manufacturing requirements and used for all applications. Assembly operations with industrial robots can make the process faster, improve efficiency and accuracy.

37 Unit9 Industry application of robot Part4 Assembly robot • Robotic assembly offers many benefits In assembly automation robots may be equipped with vision technology to accommodate e.g. inconsistently located parts or components. Additional, robotic vision is also available to improve efficiency and accuracy. Robots can perform tedious and dull assembly tasks leaving factory personnel to do other jobs, whilst at the same time quality is improved. • Round the clock production is a cost effective option Robots will work 24 hours a day all year round without the need for a break. They will eliminate downtime, reduce labour costs and provide a high return on investment.

Figure 9-2 Application of Industrial Robot in assembly Unit9 Industry application of robot 37 Part4 Assembly robot Assembly robots are widely used in all kinds of electrical appliance manufacturing, auto and its components, computer, medical, food, solar, toys, machinery and electronic products and their components and other industries, as shown in figure 9-2. Figure 9-2 Application of Industrial Robot in assembly

37 Unit9 Industry application of robot Part4 Assembly robot Classifications of Assembly Robot Currently, there are four types of assembly robots in industrial applications that are common: cartesian coordinate robots, six-axis articulated robots, SCARA robots and Delta parallel robots. Among, the cartesian coordinate robot is mainly used in the assembly of energy-saving lamps, the assembly of electronic products and the assembly of LCD panel.

37 Unit9 Industry application of robot Part4 Assembly robot Classifications of Assembly Robot However, the six-axis robot has the widest range of applications and can accommodate most situations. Additional, the SCARA robot is widely used in the assembly of products such as electronics, machinery and light industry and the Delta parallel robot is mainly used in the field of IT and electronic assembly.

37 Unit9 Industry application of robot Part4 Assembly robot The Structure of Assembly Robot’s System The assembly robot’s system consists mainly of manipulator, controller, teach pendant, assembly operating system and peripheral equipment, as shown in figure 9-3. 1-Manipulator; 2-Controller; 3-Teach pendant; 4-End effector 5-Platform; 6-Conveyor; 7-Vacuum negative pressure station; 8-Workpiece Figure 9-3 The structure of assembly robot’s system

The Structure of Assembly Robot’s System Unit9 Industry application of robot 37 Part4 Assembly robot The Structure of Assembly Robot’s System • Assemble operating system This assembly operating system consists mainly of the transport-type end effector and vacuum negative pressure station, and the manipulator has the visual system. • Peripheral equipment The peripheral equipment of assembly robot’s system, such as fence, the robot platform, transmission device, the device to put workpiece, parts feeder, facilitates the system to complete the whole assembly.

37 Unit9 Industry application of robot Part4 Assembly robot Vocabulary customized ['kʌstəmaɪz] vt. 定制，定做; 按规格改制; accuracy ['ækjərəsi] n.[数] 精确度，准确性 tedious ['tidɪəs] adj.沉闷的；冗长乏味的 solar ['solɚ] adj.太阳的；日光的； n.日光浴室 eliminate [ɪ'lɪmɪnet] vt.消除；排除 downtime ['daʊntaɪm] n.[电子] 故障停机时间 fence [fɛns] n.防护物; vt.防护；用篱笆围住 更多免费资源

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