Epson Robots has announced that RND Automation has leveraged Epson robots for its Hydraulic Valve Assembly Machine. RND, a Platinum level Epson AutomateElite System Integrator partner, incorporates the Epson T3 All-in-One and G3 SCARA robots, as well as the C8 compact 6-axis robots, with rotary and linear indexers and machine vision for its Hydraulic Valve Assembly Machine, a turn-key solution for demanding assembly operations.
"RND chose the Epson T3 All-in-One SCARA robot for its fast installation, low cost and all-in-one design, with a built-in controller, perfect for simple pick & place operations, and the G3 SCARA robot for its increased speeds and inertial loads for the more demanding stations," said a spokesperson. The Epson C8 6-axis robot was also selected for its SlimLine design, which is ideal for applications with limited workspace. With a compact wrist for efficient motion in tight spaces and a compact elbow for optimum workcell layout, the Epson C8 6-axis robot has a wide range of motion, so parts can be accessed from virtually any angle.
"Leveraging the Epson robots' precision and fast cycle time, our Hydraulic Valve Assembly Machine can produce one valve every six seconds, solving our customer's need to ramp up volume and improve product quality," said Sean Dotson, President and CEO, RND Automation. "Also, due to the compact workcell design, our customer freed up a large amount of manual production floor space."
The Hydraulic Valve Assembly Machine is based on RND's Modular Assembly Platform (MAP), which utilizes a linear motor puck technology to move the parts from station to station. With the modular design, each station can carry out a new component assembly or inspection. The Epson T3, G3 and C8 robots pick parts ranging from nuts, housings and springs, to adjustment screws and hex bodies, assembling them into the awaiting pucks. A leak test is performed at the final station and finished valves are exited from the machine.
"With 20 years of experience in industrial machinery design, RND is well equipped to provide customers with production-ready automated equipment that can help cut labor costs and improve quality and production rates," said Gregg Brunnick, Director of Product Management for Epson Robots.
"The company's team of experienced engineers and designers make sure to set customers up with custom RND/Epson Robots solutions that are efficient, robust and reliable. Epson offers excellent quality and technology at a competitive price," added Dotson. "The varied offering allows us to choose the right robot for the right solution. Our experience with Epson has been that the robots continue to work with next to no intervention from the operator and maintenance staff."
To see Epson G3 SCARA and C8 6-axis robots in action with RND Automation's Hydraulic Valve Assembly Machine, visit https://youtu.be/IL30Uwfg-ds.
For more information contact:
Epson Robots
1650 E. Glenn Curtiss St.
Carson, CA 90746
562-290-5910
info@robots.epson.com
www.epsonrobots.com
RND Automation
3155 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. #110
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
941-870-5400
sales@RNDautomation.com
www.rndautomation.com