Be like Bosch. (Wip).If you've ever had the opportunity to benchmark any of the Bosch plants--be they producing ABS (Automatic Backup System) See backup program. systems or spark plugs--you've undoubtedly noticed assembly cells consisting of various aluminum-Framed conveyor Conveyor A horizontal, inclined, declined, or vertical machine for moving or transporting bulk materials, packages, or objects in a path predetermined by the design of the device and having points of loading and discharge fixed or selective. systems and robots with the "Bosch" logo affixed af·fix tr.v. af·fixed, af·fix·ing, af·fix·es 1. To secure to something; attach: affix a label to a package. 2. . That Bosch logo isn't there because it is in a Bosch factory. The company actually makes those robot arms. In Fact, the company has been producing SCARA [selective compliance assembly robot arm] robots since 1972 [they were hydraulically hy·drau·lic adj. 1. Of, involving, moved by, or operated by a fluid, especially water, under pressure. 2. Able to set and harden under water, as Portland cement. 3. Of or relating to hydraulics. actuated ac·tu·ate tr.v. ac·tu·at·ed, ac·tu·at·ing, ac·tu·ates 1. To put into motion or action; activate: electrical relays that actuate the elevator's movements. 2. back then]. And, yes, these robots are available to the rest of industry. Bosch Rexroth Corp. [Buchanan, MI] has recently launched a new series of arms, the turboscara SR4plus, SR6plus, and SR8plus, [with the digits meaning reaches of 400, 600, and 800 mm, respectively). A key Feature of these robots is the use of an absolute encoder-based measuring system, so the arm "knows" where it is in space; it isn't necessary For a time-consuming reference homing cycle--which can also require more space in a cell than would be necessary to get the job done--to be performed. To find out more, write in 120 on the Reader Service Card. |
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