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Assembly
Cell & Robot Cell Solutions
TQC have recently performed a number of sophisticated
robot cell systems for several demanding applications. The projects
have ranged from the use of proprietary robot units to the development
of a large, complex gantry robot system.
TQC have provided multi robot production lines
and single robot workstations in different applications, ranging
from automotive parts manufacture and modification, transfer of
green state ceramic components to high precision automation at high
speeds.
One significant project involved designing several
single robot cells to automate the assembly of a small electrical
handset. An operator loads the bottom casing (containing the
PCB) and top casing into the jig section within the assembly cell,
which then automatically closes, clipping the two parts of
the handset together. In this assembly
cell the robot picks four screws from the bowl feeder and drives
them into place in the handset, one at a time. This machine
cell produces a complete handset every 12 seconds. The complete
robotic production system incorporated four robot cells.
A more bespoke application TQC supplied was
for a facility that had a working envelope of 6 meters x 4 meters
x 2.5 meters. The end effector (gripper) was specially designed
to transfer delicate "green state" ceramic components
together with 3 other parts and assemble. The gripper transfers
12 items at a time stacking them accurately onto a surface of varying
heights & attitude. This system incorporated
a reconfigured robot unit. The drawing to the right, shows the new
configuration of the main elements. Associated with this unit is
a pallet magazine, multiple transport conveyors and an elevation
unit bringing product from a level 4 metres above. TQC
was responsible for the successful integration of the complete system
including the designing of vacuum formed trays and other product
storage.
Both of the above systems were integrated into
factory wide SCADA systems on an Allen Bradley platform.
TQC welcomes the opportunity to design and manufacture
complete automation systems to customer specifications.
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Robot
Controlled
Screwdriving Operation |
SCARA
Robot
central part of Handling Line
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TQC
are a Kawasaki Robotics
System Partner |
Key Benefits for Assembly Cell / Robot Cell Supply
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- Professional &
Flexible approach to all engineering tasks bestowed upon us
- All work completed
in house - so the buck stops here!
- 24 hour Customer
support, backup and service call-out for all projects large
and small .
Production
Equipment
TQC's
production line and mechanical handling equipment can be integrated
with automated online test equipment for use in any manufacturing
industry, including the food, brewery, automotive, consumer and
pharmaceutical industries.
Each TQC
unit is designed to provide the best solution for reducing labour
costs, increasing output and eliminating manual handling concerns.
Whether your
production facility needs a simple bench top system, a more complex
upgrade of your existing equipment, or a fully integrated production
unit, TQC are able to provide a complete solution with a professional
approach.
If you have a current
project that you are already looking at, or you are considering
improvements to your production in the near future, call us and
we will be happy to offer our professional advice & visit you
at your site
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