Posted to News on 22nd Jun 2020, 11:24
New, smart screwdriver from OnRobot
OnRobot is releasing its smart, complete-out-of-the-box screwdriver that it says "Allows manufacturers to automate a wide range of assembly processes quickly, easily, and flexibly". The new product is expected to hold special appeal for manufacturers keen to automate repetitive, unergonomic, and often inconsistent manual screwdriving processes, but who struggle to integrate and program typical piecemeal screwdriving systems.
Programming the OnRobot Screwdriver is said to be straightforward: enter the appropriate screw length and torque value into the user interface which is integrated into the teach pendant of any leading robot. With precise torque control and embedded axis, the OnRobot Screwdriver automatically calculates the speed and force required for consistent, accurate screwdriving. The Screwdriver can detect incorrect screw length, which can help improve overall quality and reduce scrap. With the Screwdriver's "Z-axis," screws are retracted inside the tool and driven automatically once the robot arm moves into position, which reduces robot arm movement and additional programming. Screws up to 35mm long are retracted completely inside the screwdriver when moving, until the screwdriving process is safely initiated.
The screwdriver can handle a wide range of screw sizes and lengths, from M1.6 to M6 with lengths up to 50mm long. With its simple programming and easily exchangeable bit system, the Screwdriver can be quickly changed over to a different screw size, length or product line in minutes, which minimises downtime and improves productivity. "This is one of our most advanced products to date," says CEO of OnRobot, Enrico Krog Iversen. "We've designed an automated screwdriving tool that simplifies a highly complex process for our users, making it cost-effective and easy for manufacturers to see fast results in terms of higher uptime, output, consistency and quality."
The Screwdriver features precise torque control from 0.15Nm to 5Nm, can accommodate screw sizes from M1.6 to M6 (and up to 50mm long) and mounts via an OnRobot Quick Changer. The screwdriver is compatible with OnRobot's System Solution, a platform that provides a unified mechanical and electrical interface between leading robot arms and any OnRobot product. The One System Solution has recently been expanded to include integration with robots from ABB Robotics and Hanwha Precision Machinery, users of which can now take advantage of the unified mechanical and electrical interface of any OnRobot product for easier integration.
Go to onrobot.com/en for further information about the company's product range.
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