Intuitive Control System for Robot Cells
December 1, 2015
Robot cells offload daily staff workload
A robot arm picks up every single workpiece
Liebherr, a turnkey provider of automation technology, offers a patented eight-axis system that enables transportation bins to be emptied efficiently. This operation previously required knowledge of source-code programming. "Our new graphical user interface takes data entry to a whole new level. Setting up the bin-picking system is therefore substantially simplified, making the workpiece teach-in process considerably easier", said Thomas Mattern, Head of Automation Systems Development at Liebherr-Verzahntechnik.
The user sees the workpieces and transport bins and the gripper settings on a touchscreen. The user is guided through optional and required settings, which is designed to make data entry faster and more reliable. Troubleshooting has also been enhanced. Clear functions ensure that users get familiarized with the system more quickly. This is designed to reduce the training requirement.
Robot cells represent only a fraction of Liebherr's automation spectrum. If required, Liebherr can also provide turnkey integration of fully automated manufacturing systems. "No system is complete without the data management requirements in quality tracking, production management and machine performance metrics," said a company spokesperson. "Liebherr routinely integrates technologies such as part marking (pin-stamp or laser) and data readers, cameras, scanners or RFID tags to safely track all manufacturing data. Liebherr is in a position to provide the entire automation chain from a single source."
"In many areas, bin-picking is the last step in the process that has not yet been automated", said Mattern. "Yet here too a definite trend towards a higher degree of automation is discernable, not least because of occupational health and safety regulations. People can no longer be expected to cope with the constant stress associated with faster cycle times."
For more information contact:
Liebherr Automation Systems Co.
1465 Woodland Drive
Saline, MI 48176-1259
734-429-7225
info.lgt@liebherr.com
www.liebherr.us
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