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Robots for the automotive industry

Welding, handling and machine tending at the pace carmakers demand.

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What gets automated

  • Spot welding of assemblies and structures
  • Loading and unloading machining equipment
  • Handling and transfer of components
  • Applying adhesives, sealants, and paint

Sector problems

What a robot solves

In automotive, robotics is assessed per process and per cell: spot welding of assemblies, part handling, machine tending, and material application. Robot selection starts from the parts, tolerances, cycle, and safety of each station.

Every part must come out the same

The robot repeats spots, welds and paths with the same quality across the batch.

Audits and traceability

Every cycle is logged with its parameters to meet customer requirements.

Demand peaks

The cell holds the rate across several shifts without adding staff.

In every project

What the sector demands

  • Production variants and volumes
  • Tolerances and process repeatability
  • Integration with fixtures and positioners
  • Station safety and access

Applications

Solutions for the sector

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Robotic weldingIdentical welds on every part, shift after shift, without depending on the welder's hand.Robotic spot weldingSpot welds in the exact place and with the same pressure, part after part.Robotic arc weldingRobotic MIG/MAG and TIG welding with even beads and less rework.Robotic palletizingBoxes, bags and loads stacked on the pallet without anyone lifting weight.Pick and place robotsA robot that picks, places, assembles and inspects small parts at high speed.Robotic machine tendingYour lathe, machining center or injection machine loaded and unloaded non-stop.Robotic paintingPaint, adhesives and sealants applied with the same thickness on every part.Robotic grinding and polishingSanding, grinding and polishing with the same finish on every part and no dust for the operator.Line integration and controlRobots, PLCs, machines and sensors talking to each other as one line.

What it takes

Robots used

6-axis industrial robotsSCARA robots
AIR6-1450AIR series (6-axis) · 6 kg payload · 1450 mm reachView datasheetAIR20-1700AIR series (6-axis) · 20 kg payload · 1702 mm reachView datasheetAIR20-2000AIR series (6-axis) · 20 kg payload · 2001 mm reachView datasheetAIR35-1700AIR series (6-axis) · 35 kg payload · 1702 mm reachView datasheetAIR50-2230AIR series (6-axis) · 50 kg payload · 2238 mm reachView datasheetAIR165-2750AIR series (6-axis) · 165 kg payload · 2750 mm reachView datasheet

Guides

Related guides

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Assessment · 4 minChecklist to quote a robotic cellRead guideWelding · 4 minWhat to assess before integrating robotic weldingRead guideTechnology · 5 minRobot external axes: what they are and how they are coordinatedRead guide

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