Industry 6 of 6

Metalworking

Machine tools can keep cutting while people are off shift. Let a robot load and unload, and the machines keep running through the night.

Metalworking process flow: 5 processes drawn as their tool paths in a row. The numbers follow the process list below.

Processes

Metalworking: what robots do here.

1. CNC loading and unloading
One HG-C10-13 cobot tends two facing CNC machines.
Machine tendingIn and out, one loop
2. Press tending
An HG-R25-18 feeds blanks into the press and pulls the formed parts.
Machine tendingIn and out, one loop
3. Bracket and structure welding
The HG-R12-14 arc welds brackets and small structures.
WeldingA tight zigzag
4. Deburring and sanding
An HG-C16-10 cobot removes burrs from machined edges at a constant force.
Grinding and deburringOverlapping waves
5. Dimensional checks
An HG-M600C moves between the measuring stations, loading and unloading machined parts.
InspectionStop, look, move on

Applications

03Machine tendingIn and out, one loop
Loading blanks into CNC machines and presses, and unloading finished parts
01WeldingA tight zigzag
Arc and spot welding, from seat frames to body parts
06Grinding and deburringOverlapping waves
Removing burrs from castings and machined parts, and sanding surfaces smooth
07InspectionStop, look, move on
Carrying cameras and sensors to every check point in the same order

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