robot gripper for high-mix, low volume automation
DESCRIPTION
Why can't we automate high-mix, low volume production today even though the first industrial robot was installed in 1961? This presentation explains how we must change our mind to make this happen.TRANSCRIPT
Universal Gripper for High Mix, Low Volume Robotic Handling
Samuel BouchardPresident, Robotiq
High Mix Production
2
High Mix Automation Costs
3
Low Mix High MixLots of :
ChangeoversNew Product Introduction
Production Cost
(given volume, over given period of
time)
Robot production(Robots only)
Manual production
High Mix Automation Costs
4
Robot production (including tooling +changeovers)
Low Mix High MixLots of :
ChangeoversNew Product Introduction
Production Cost
(given volume, over given period of
time)
Robot production(Robots only)
Manual production
Stay ManualROI < 0
Stay ManualROI < 0
Not sureROI > 0Not sureROI > 0
AutomateROI >> 0AutomateROI >> 0
High Mix vs Automation
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Robot production (including tooling +changeovers)
Low Mix High MixLots of :
ChangeoversNew Product Introduction
Production Cost
(given volume, over given period of
time)
Manual production
Who is Robotiq
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Bill: Automation Engineer for ATV Mfg
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Bill’s Challenges
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Has to:
• Increase production
• Start doing mixed model manufacturing
• Reduce production costs
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Bill’s Challenges
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But…
•Custom made fixtures
•Cost and reaction time to engineering changes
•Health issues
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Bill’s Idea
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Bill’s Idea
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Let’s do it!
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Robotic Hand Welding Glove
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What About Precision?
AA
BB
What About Precision?
VS
What About Precision?
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Gripper TCP
Part Feature TCP
Bill Changed his Mindset
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“Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.”
- A. Einstein
Bill Changed his Mindset
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Hard Automation
Hard Automation
RoboticsRobotics
Time
Bill Changed his Mindset
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Hard FixturesHard Fixtures
Programmable Fixtures
Programmable Fixtures
Time
High Mix Automation Costs
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Robot productionFlexible fixture
Robot production (including tooling +changeovers)
Low Mix High MixLots of :
ChangeoversNew Product Introduction
Production Cost
(given volume, over given period of
time)
Manual production
Robotiq Adaptive GripperA Key Component for Flexible Robotic Fixturing
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FLEXIBLE GRIPPING – SIMPLE INTEGRATION – WELDING READY
[ WATCH VIDEO ]
Examples of Parts that can be Handled
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Brackets Studs
Tubes and Pipes
Irregular Irregular
Bringing the Solution to The Factory Floor
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1. End Users with a Need / Requirement
3. Integration force with welding,
vision expertise
2. Robotiq Adaptive Gripper and application
support
Reduce fixture costs and complexity
Reduce operational costs Reduce reaction time and
costs for engineering changes
What the Adaptive Gripper Can Enable
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Reduce scrap due to human handling
Increase production consistency High-mix model production
Welding Machine Tending Fragile Parts
High ROI in high mix automation
is possible.
High ROI in high mix automation
is possible.
What the Adaptive Gripper Can Enable
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Contact us to evaluate the potential ROI.
Contact Information:Samuel Bouchard, President1-888-762-6847 ext. [email protected]