ABAGY has retrofitted a robotic cell for Schenck Process, one of the global leaders in applied measuring and process technology.
The robotic cell had already been operating at the Sabetha Kansas production facility (USA). It’s included Panasonic Robot and a two-in-one 1-axis positioner for a quick parts changeover. However, before ABAGY, it was used for a limited number of parts, as the programming was tedious.
ABAGY has installed machine vision and other hardware and made it compatible with its proprietary software. As a result, the setup time has been reduced dramatically - only 10-15 minutes for a new product - and the robot can be used for much more products. That’s a big win for Schenck Process with its high-mix production.
Thanks to new technologies such as AI and machine vision robots become autonomous. They can see the part and understand the task. Workflow simplifies significantly. Robot cell control no longer requires programming skills.
The employees upload a 3D model of the part (from the CAD). The system automatically finds the weld joints on it. Then they choose the welds and the parameters they need (work and travel angles, offsets, weaving, etc.). No programming is required. Mathematical algorithms automatically generate the robot trajectories. This happens in minutes.
The next step is scanning the part using machine vision. The algorithms compare the previously uploaded 3D model and the real part. The system finds possible deviations and adapts the robotic path on-the-fly.
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