3D vision-guided loading & unloading solutions for automotive users
In the production process, there are many stages such as loading and unloading of raw materials, semi-finished and finished products, and transfer. Manual handling of these stages is laborious and has a low degree of automation. By replacing manual labour with machines and supporting them with intelligent 3D vision systems, the efficiency of product processing can be substantially increased.
Correct incoming material arrival deviations
When transporting or conveying materials using a forklift, AGV, or AMR, the robot may not be able to meet the precision requirements for loading and unloading if the workpiece is not customized. However, by using a 3D vision system, the incoming material deviation can be effectively corrected, allowing for accurate gripping and placing.
Flat artifact recognition capability
In automobile manufacturing, there are numerous sheet metal parts that are stamped and have a flat structure, making identification difficult due to their reflective characteristics. The use of a 3D vision system, through feature capture, can effectively solve this problem by accurately identifying and facilitating the loading and unloading of these parts.
Support for mixed-line production
3D vision system can be used to achieve rapid switching between different models and parts. This allows for routine completion of new models and materials within two hours of their introduction. The system is designed to cope with the current status quo of mixed-line production under the order-based production model.
Flexible production for staff reduction and efficiency
3D vision system provides robots with the ability to see and think, replacing traditional labour to complete numerous repetitive tasks. This results in a significant reduction in investment and maintenance costs of fixtures and fittings in the workshop, while also improving production efficiency and product quality.
Typical Applications
Press Shop
Loading of Stampded Parts
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The 3D vision system identifies plates of different sizes, determines the precise position of each layer in the stack, and resolves issues related to loading automation and accuracy, such as stacking displacement and in-place deviation. This allows the robot to replace repetitive human labour, significantly enhancing work efficiency.
Press Shop
3D optical centering of blanks
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The robot must efficiently retrieve plates from the appropriate location on the conveyor belt and load them onto the press. Utilizing a 3D vision system, the robot can accurately identify various incoming materials, resulting in a loading accuracy rate of 100% and enhancing the processing flexibility of the production line.
Press Shop
Unloading of Stampded Parts
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The conventional method of discharging requires manual removal of each press-formed workpiece from the discharge port. This process is labour-intensive and repetitive, hindering uninterrupted operation. By implementing robots for discharging, the location of workpiece discharging can be accurately determined through the positioning guidance of the 3D vision system. The robots can then place the specified type of workpiece in the designated box or other apparatus.
Body Shop
Loading of Stampded Parts
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Various kinds of stamping parts manual loading work is repetitive and monotonous, will be replaced by a large number of robots, through the frame or frame delivery of the workpiece there may be uncertainty about the amount of displacement, 3D vision system can be real-time spatial localization of the workpiece, to guide the robot from the correct position to grasp the workpiece to complete the loading.
Final Assembly
Loading of Glass
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The 3D vision system can guide the robot to pick up large front and rear windshield glass from the apparatus and transfer it to the gluing station for gluing. As the glass is transparent and the front and back directions may not be the same, the 3D vision system can accurately handle these issues.
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