In an effort to maximise the productivity of robots in industrial facilities, Productivity Inc. has presented an innovative demonstration highlighting the versatility and efficiency of its automation solutions. The company demonstrated how a single robot can perform multiple tasks, beyond simple part loading and unloading, using ATI’s QC-11 tool changer and RCT-151 radially compliant deburring tool, along with a Renishaw probe.
The Demonstration in Detail
The demonstration focuses on the robot’s ability to perform deburring, a crucial process in manufacturing that removes burrs and sharp edges from metal parts. Productivity Inc’s incorporation of a tool changing platform into its robotic cells allows the robot to quickly switch between various tools and applications, decreasing machining cycle time.
The process begins with the Renishaw probe, which locates the part and establishes a user frame to create a toolpath for the RCT-151. This pneumatically controlled deburring tool maintains a constant force that can be adjusted in real time and compensates for surface irregularities, robot repeatability and part location by following the part profile.
Benefits and Applications
The ability to automatically change tools not only increases the flexibility of the robot, but also allows for greater consistency in deburring quality, regardless of tool orientation. The robot can remain idle most of the time for tasks such as inspection, laser marking, part cleaning, casting and forging.
ATI’s QC-11 tool changer, known for its compact and lightweight design, along with its heavy-duty locking mechanism, facilitates fast and automatic end-of-arm tool exchange. It also supports a variety of end-of-arm applications and utilities and can be configured with a wide range of standard utility modules.
Productivity Inc.’s demonstration underscores the importance of innovation in industrial automation. The company not only highlights its expertise in the field, but also provides potential customers with a clear understanding of how they can maximise the productivity of robots already installed in their facilities by showing how a single robot can perform multiple tasks efficiently and accurately.
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