Industrial robots improve productivity, product quality and efficiency, making them ideal for manufacturers large and small. Many companies looking to automate their applications cannot afford the upfront cost of new equipment. Using used industrial robots for new applications is an excellent way to minimize the cost of a project and increase the return on investment.
The goal is to offer more competitive pricing on older robots. Keeping our overhead to a minimum and leaving it to the companies that best integrate used robots. Having a large selection of robots from manufacturers such as Yaskawa Motoman, FANUC Robotics, ABB Robotics and KUKA Robotics, allows us to handle virtually any application.
Integration is a step in the process of putting an industrial robot or a complete robotic system into action. Integration is the act of merging two processes or things. Robotic integration involves integrating an articulated robot, as well as other gear, equipment and peripherals, into a production process. For example, the integration procedure to automate a material handling application might involve integrating a gripper.
Given the number of operations that will be improved with robotic integration, this could be an exciting time for manufacturers. The words “robotic” and “robot” may not mean what they initially seem to mean to certain people, and these are some of the most common misunderstandings related to robotic integration.
Modern robotic technology is easier to use. Simple applications can be integrated without a third party, while certain complicated applications may still require an integrator. Because of their preconfigured setup and hand-guided programming, collaborative robots such as the Universal UR3 are among the easiest to integrate.
The cost of integration can be reduced by using older robotic equipment and used robots. All the necessary tools are available at a fraction of the cost of a new system. This is because the tools have already been combined for use.
The integration procedure has been simplified by robotic software and teaching devices that are already pre-programmed. The ability to incorporate a robot does not require prior knowledge of robotics. Depending on the complexity of your robotic application, this may be possible, however, many users without prior robotics knowledge have installed their own robots.
Manufacturers’ resistance to robotic integration is often based on their fear of change. Installing a six-axis robot along a manufacturing line is usually all it takes to get one up and running. While production and package quality increase, everything else remains the same. Processes will evolve: even when it’s for long-term improvement.
It is no longer just high-volume productions that can be automated by robots. They are suitable for most companies, as they can automate low-volume, high-combination tasks. They are highly adaptable and versatile due to robotics. Robotic technology has advanced to the point where it can now be used for a variety of manufacturing operations.
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