Robots to the Rescue

When thinking about what level of automation to implement, it’s important to consider the labor for manual part manipulation involved, as well as how much longer a product will realistically be produced. A low volume model that rarely changes may be a better fit for a human controlled semi-automatic screw feeder. Something a bit more complex, perhaps with difficult to reach locations, model variants, or a high number of fasteners, may be better suited for more advanced automation.

Visumatic packaged a pair of robotic screwdrivers in an assembly machine that can blaze through production.

An automotive manufacturer was re-tooling their line for a new no-mar front grill model, which required 22 screw rundowns to torque per part. The goals were to be below the 35 second tact time without adding labor to the existing line. A dual SCARA robot configuration was selected to allow the robots to share work between them, achieving both goals simultaneously.

A robotic screwdriver assembly machine is a very cost-effective option for high-volume, labor-saving assembly. As your partner in all aspects of automated joining, Visumatic can deliver improved fastening at every point of your automation journey.

Pictured: A dual-SCARA robotic screwdriver assembly machine