Using an industrial robot as a machining center, we can:
\ carry out CNC machining,
\ apply adhesive or sealing masses,
\ perform laser or plasma cutting,
\ perform mechanical cutting,
\ carry out assembly processes,
\ accomplish automatic measurements and inspections,
\ solder,
\ polish,
\ deburr,
Available types of machining heads:
\ electric, pneumatic and hydraulic spindles,
\ pressure heads (washing or cutting),
\ soldering heads,
\ torches,
\ optical and vision heads,
\ measuring,
\ welding gun,
\ riveters,
\ deburring heads,
Additional options available:
\ tool wear compensation,
\ clamping strength compensation,
\ ambient temperature compensation,
\ automatic calibration
The software allows for the combination of CNC and robot functions. The main advantage of this solution is support as for a traditional CNC control system, while allowing for:
\ programming the robot like CNC machine,
\ tool radius correction in the control system,
\ increased efficiencies of robot track,
\ offline programming possibilities using CAD/CAM systems,
For robotization of the machining process it is required to use the cell with appropriate protective and supporting equipment.
For robotized applications it will be:
\ guard fence or permanent cover adapted to the conducted production processes,
\ safety elements on loading/unloading stations (often optical safety elements or supervised movable covers),
\ local desktop or control panel.
Additionally, depending on the process, there should be included additional elements, such as:
\ chip / vapor / oil mist extraction,
\ flow for refrigerant,
\ supplying the media necessary for the work of the head and devices,
\ tool magazine for multi-stage processes or with different stage of processing.