Education applications are used in schools who are teaching students about robotics – students in school under age 14, high schools ages 14-19, colleges ages 19+, and universities ages 19+.
Arc welding
Arc welding is a metal joining method using an electric arc to generate heat to melt and join the base materials. Arc welding cells consist of a robot, often a positioner, welding process equipment and software tuned together to deliver a reliable welding system.
Measuring & Inspection
Measuring & Inspection: The 3D Quality Inspection cell simplifies the geometry quality inspection on manufactured products. Based on structured light and photogrammetry, ABB’s 3D Quality Inspection (3DQi) is capable of measuring faults that are less than half the width of a human hair at a pace that is dramatically faster than traditional measuring inspection tools. 3DQI not only offers quick and accurate quality checks, but also reduces expensive rework and scrappage. The cell can be configured in different layouts including one or more ABB robots equipped with the 3DQi measuring head, rotating tables and safety fencing.
Depalletizing
Depalletizing refers to the process of removing boxes, or other packaged items from a loaded pallet. It is often the first stage in a manufacturing process, where raw materials have arrived into a facility loaded onto a pallet.
Buffering
Buffering describes the temporary storage of goods before further processing – also called order consolidation in warehouse and logistics context.
Sequencing
Sequencing is the process of changing the order of incoming and outgoing items to achieve pre-defined sequences based on item delivery time, weight, temperature, or other attributes.
Storage
Storage systems are often used to hold the reserved stock to ensure that enough components or products are on hand to meet the anticipated demands.
Picking
Featuring a robot, suction grippers, and a proprietary machine vision sensor, the Item Picker fully automates complex tasks for a wide range of items including cuboids, cylinders, pouches, boxes, polybags, and blister packs, which otherwise require the dexterity and flexibility of humans.
Machine Tending
Machine tending refers to the automated operation of industrial machine tools in a manufacturing plant, primarily using robot automation systems. loading and unloading is the primary function of machine tending systems.
Deburring
Deburring is a process in which the imperfections that are known as “burrs” are systematically removed from parts, that can remove these burrs— all of which result in smoother, more reliable products.
Finishing
Finishing is a process in which the “CNC mark” be removed from the machined surface by sandpaper after CNC process , which result in smoother surface.
Grinding
Grinding is an abrasive machining process that uses a grinding wheel or grinder as the cutting tool, which is used to finish workpieces that must show high surface quality and high accuracy of shape and dimension. It has some roughing applications in which grinding removes high volumes of metal very rapidly.
Expert robotics solutions for next generation flexibility. Backed by over 50 years of expertise in robotic automation, ABB’s OmniVance application cells help customers unlock new levels of flexibility and simplicity across multiple industries. By combining robot, gripper, controller, software, and other components into a single application-specific solution, OmniVance cells require minimal integration effort. The standardized design of OmniVance cells, coupled with ABB’s global footprint ensures quick changeovers, easy expansion, and timely support across multiple sites, globally.
Functional module
Functional modules – the matched solution. When you need a complete solution matched to your needs, our range of Functional Modules can provide the answer. Combining pre-integrated software, hardware and one or more robots from our extensive range, our Functional Modules can substantially reduce the time, cost and effort associated with systems building and integration. Furthermore, with all components proven to work together, the risks around potential incompatibility are also eliminated.