Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "ABB Robots",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Fettling robot 'feels' its way around castings from
ABB Robotics, which we summarised at the time by saying "A software function, RobotWare Machining FC, lets robots grind, polish or buff castings while maintaining a constant pressure between the tool and the work surface".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Robot cell fettles and finishes rotor cases from
ABB Robotics: "A robotic cell has replaced labour-intensive fettling and blending operations on pump rotor case inlet and outlet ports, reducing labour and improving the working environment".
In March 2007, we covered the news from ATI Industrial Automation
concerning its Robots and tool changers
- take a look at Robots and tool changers in flexible manufacturing
which says: "Chrysler Group has adopted a flexible manufacturing process where robots and tool changers are utilised in manufacturing multiple cars on one assembly line to cut costs".
Take a look also at the news release from ATI Industrial Automation, Flexible manufacturing process for Chrysler,
as well as Picking line risk reduced by robots from ABB Robotics,
and Robot cell adds polish to pump manufacturer from ABB Robotics.
See also:
Software improves robotic diecasting productivity
(September 2006)
Robotic software - dedicated to machine tending and post processing - makes robots easier to install, easier to program and easier to operate and raises system flexibility for short cycles
Aluminium guard system is light and flexible
(July 2006)
Automotive plant required a lightweight guarding system that was flexible - allowing maintenance and future modifications - while robust enough to offer a high degree of personnel safety
Software translates CAD/CAM data to ABB robots
(April 2006)
Software package converts APT-CL format to the ABB robot language RAPID and supports robot controllers - so offering powerful CAD/CAM to users of ABB IRB-type robots
Software minimises mould robot set-up times
(November 2005)
Plastics - Mould is a software product for easy programming of ABB robots used for plastic injection moulding applications, which minimises learning curve, set-up time and error recovery time
Software enhances robotic picking usage
(September 2005)
A productivity enhancing software concept for high speed picking applications is a tool for a fast integration of robots with conveying product transportation belts and vision cameras
Advanced simulation software doubles production
(August 2005)
Advanced simulation software was able to use full kinematics to all a car builder's tooling systems, as well as its complete robotic simulation to help double a car's production line output
Software links robotic cells to trouble-shooting
(August 2005)
A software package is designed to remotely connect a robotic production cell with the local customer support desk - thereby streamlining the diagnosis of robot problems
Versatile robot serves injection moulders
(August 2005)
Backward-bending, steam-washable robot is available in four versions, and its high payload makes it the strongest robot on the market in its class for injection moulders up to 2500kN
Robot mounted cameras with six-axis mobility
(June 2005)
A new inspection system utilising a robot-mounted camera, is providing a different approach to the examination, integrity and traceability of mass manufactured assemblies
Robots solve rolled beam marking problems
(April 2005)
Two six-axis robots are carrying out marking operations on structural steel products and are proving to be a blueprint for safety and efficiency in one of industry's harshest environments
Automotive production ideas applied to excavators
(March 2005)
Modelled on the automotive industry's one-piece-flow production techniques a robot excavator cab MIG welding system is designed to minimise production inventory, so increasing efficiency
Palletising robot demonstrates rapid cycling
(February 2005)
Centre piece of a complete picking, packing and palletising line to be demonstrated at Interpack will be a new, state-of-the-art four-axis palletising robot with an extremely rapid cycle time
Device automates diecasting handling
(January 2005)
Castings that were previously removed manually and stacked to await clipping away from a diecastere are now mechanically placed on a cooling conveyor feeding a clipping press
Most demanding task yet devised for weld robots
(September 2004)
A multi-robotic laser-welding system manufacturing critical components for an advanced particle accelerator is probably the most precise and demanding use of a standard robot ever devised
Laser welding system may be most precise yet
(July 2004)
A laser-welding system incorporating six-axis robots, for manufacturing critical components in a particle accelerator is believed to be probably the most precise and demanding robot application
Bumper Manufacturer Uses Delmia
(February 2004)
Bumper Manufacturer Uses DELMIA to Optimize Best Processes and Cycle Time for Paint Applications, UltraPaint improves robotic off-line programming and reduces workcell setup time
Simulation improves robotic off-line programming
(December 2003)
Manufacture of quality bumper systems has optimized paint cells and reduced set-up time by using a robotic simulation and off-line programming package
Robot to tend VMC, perform deburring and marking
(December 2003)
Aerospace component manufacturer has installed a six-axis robot to investigate the feasibility of introducing fully automated machine tending to selected manufacturing processes
Robot retired after placing over 36 million welds
(November 2003)
Leading UK manufacturer of supermarket trolleys and roller containers has just 'retired' what may be the country's oldest computer-based robot after its clocking up over 88,000h of active service
Nemak gives ABB an Excellence Award
(July 2003)
Automotive industry giant Nemak has named ABB, the global power and automation technologies group, as the winner of its annual 'Excellence Award.'
Robotic skid wash eliminates paint build up
(June 2003)
three robots at Land Rover's paint shop are used as high-pressure water cleaners for the removal of paint build-up on paint shop skids
Robots boost electronic enclosures output
(February 2003)
Innovative product design, combined with a flexible welded fabrication automation initiative has resulted in a 10-fold increase in productivity at an electronic enclosures manufacturer
Manufacturing a stylish car with style
(January 2003)
You have to hand it to Jaguar Cars - they have style - and when it comes to employing radical production technology, they have style there too, reports Mike Page
Robots offer casting fettling flexibility
(October 2002)
Tricept robots provide improved parts quality, higher productivity and better working conditions in foundries for cleaning and pre-machining automotive aluminium castings
High speed robot speeds up moulding deflashing
(July 2002)
The latest in high speed, six-axis robots will be demonstrating handling, sprue cutting and deflashing of injection-moulded parts at Interplas 2002
Robot operations monitored, controlled remotely
(July 2002)
A software solution works with ABB robots to enable the remote monitoring and control of production processes while performing a range of production management tasks
ABB wins robot order from Land Rover
(July 2002)
ABB, the global power and automation technology group, announced today that it has been selected by Land Rover to supply as many as 350 Industrial Robots
Robots detect movement of parts on production line
(June 2002)
Robots on automotive line will get 'eyes' and 'brains' to check autoparts movement, following deal between robot producer and Canadian software producer
Robot rogramming costs reduced by up to 30% by PC
(April 2002)
A robot operations simulation package, running on a normal office PC, has halved product introduction times and cut robot rogramming costs by up to 30%
Robot welding line sparks productivity gains
(February 2002)
GKN Autostructures of Telford has installed a new automated manufacturing facility for the assembly of Ford Transit front suspensions, steering arms, dead beams and side members
Robots perform production welding for bridges
(July 2001)
Bridge builder Mabey and Johnson has ordered an IRB 2400L welding robot to add to six welding robots already in use at its Lydney, Glos plant