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Metals processing plant and equipment
News Release from: Delmia | Subject: IGRIP robot simulation software
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 20 May 2004
Simulation helps launch hot steel
sampling robot
A virtual representation of a hazardous robot cell helped launch an industrial robot into the steel sampling process, where samples are taken from products at temperatures of 900 - 1000degC.
Digital manufacturing supplier, Delmia Corp., a Dassault Systemes company has announced today that IGRIP was used to create a virtual representation of a hazardous robot cell The complex challenge was set by Corus, the UK-based metals products manufacturer, processor and distributor
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 11 May 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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It is critical to test the strength and chemical composition of the steel, but required skilled workers and presented potential dangers during the process.
It was met by AMTRI (Macclesfield, U.K.) using Delmia tools.
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AMTRI provides support services related to the design, construction and use of manufacturing machinery and machine tools.
Thanks to the teamwork between Delmia Corp and AMTRI Corus Special Profiles (Skinningrove, U.K.), they have successfully launched its first industrial robot into the steel sampling process.
Bill Downing, manager, manufacturing services for Corus Special Profiles explained: "Two years ago, we had an idea that the sampling role could be carried out by a robot.
We approached AMTRI to help us create a fully integrated solution.
We knew it was a difficult order, as the process never stops and the size of steel to be sampled varies in size dramatically.
To complicate matters further, the steel is between 1650deg F - 1830odegF (900degC and 1000degC) and the biggest sample pieces can weigh as much 155 lb (70 kg).
The saw that cuts through the steel has a running speed of 500 rpm and is 7.2ft (2.2 m) in diameter.
While potentially a man could jump out of the way of the advancing steel, a robot can't, so the positioning of the robot was absolutely crucial." The logistics of the robot's operating area were complex.
Not only was space limited, with a great deal of equipment, but there were several, seemingly conflicting tasks, such as scrap removal and equipment servicing requirements.
AMTRI, which provides support services related to the design, construction and use of manufacturing machinery and machine tools, carried out a full site survey and settled on the Kawasaki ZT165 robot to do the sampling.
An initial simulation using Delmia's IGRIP proved that this shelf mounted, industrial robot, which is more usually employed as a spot welder in the automotive sector, could perform the task.
In addition, a special gripper was designed to withstand extreme heat and cope with all the markedly differing sample sizes.
A more detailed simulation was created and proved that there was just one potential option that required the robot's maximum reach on pick up and put down.
"The confidence the Delmia simulation gave us saved time and money.
As we knew we only had an inch to play with, and could only install within the area during scheduled weekend breaks, we knew exactly what needed to be done for the set-up to work," commented Bob Lloyd, project manager at AMTRI.
"Moving the platform and dismantling the cell later would have cost production and taken time.
"Right first time" is much trumpeted, but we find Delmia prevents problems you otherwise would never even have anticipated." "Delmia simulation and full cell model gave us the confirmation we needed that this solution would work.
Our operators, now safely located in an operating pulpit, are happy and have even named the robot Robbie," concluded Downing.
About Corus Special Profiles - in 2003, Corus' hot rolled sheet piling sales amounted to 48,000 tones to UK customers and exports of 106,000 tones.
Corus is an international metals group that manufactures processes and distributes steel and aluminum products.
In addition, Corus provides related services in design, technology and consultancy.
With sites and offices around the world, Corus employs just fewer than 50,000 people.
For more information, visit http://www.corusgroup.com About AMTRI - AMTRI provides a broad range of support services related to the design, construction and use of manufacturing machinery and machine tools.
Our clients are drawn from many sectors including steel, aerospace, nuclear and building industry products, as well as machine tools, working in a wide range of materials including glass and wood.
We also support a wide range of client's in general engineering manufacture.
For more information, visit http://www.amtri.co.uk About Delmia - Delmia Corp.
is the leading provider of lean digital manufacturing solutions, focused mainly on software that can be used to streamline manufacturing processes.
Delmia serves industries where the optimization of manufacturing processes is critical, including automotive, aerospace, fabrication and assembly, electrical and electronics, consumer goods, plant, and shipbuilding sectors.
About Dassault Systemes - as world leader in PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) solutions, the Dassault Syst?mes group brings value to more than 65,000 customers in 80 countries.
A pioneer in the 3D software market since 1981, Dassault Systemes develops and markets PLM application software and services that support industrial processes and provide a 3D vision of the entire life cycle of products from conception to maintenance.
Its offering includes integrated PLM solutions for product development (CATIA, DELMIAT, ENOVIA, SMARTEAM), mainstream product design tools (SolidWorks), and 3D components (ACIS) from Spatial Corp.
Dassault Systemes is listed on the Nasdaq (DASTY) and Euronext Paris (#13065, DSY.PA) stock exchanges.
For more information, visit http://www.3ds.com.
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