Implementation of Robot Systems: An introduction to robotics, automation, and successful systems integration in manufacturing

246 Pages·2014·7.18 MB·English

by  Mike Wilson

Implementation of
ROBOT SYSTEMS
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Implementation of
ROBOT SYSTEMS
An introduction to robotics,
automation, and successful
systems integration in
manufacturing
MIKE WILSON
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CONTENTS
Acknowledgements vii
Dedication ix
AbouttheAuthor xi
ListofFigures xiii
ListofTables xv
1. Introduction 1
1.1 Scope 2
1.2 IntroductiontoAutomation 4
1.3 EvolutionofRobots 6
1.4 DevelopmentofRobotApplications 11
1.5 RobotsVersusEmployment 17
2. Industrial Robots 19
2.1 RobotStructures 21
2.2 RobotPerformance 28
2.3 RobotSelection 31
2.4 BenefitsofRobots 33
3. Automation SystemComponents 39
3.1 HandlingEquipment 40
3.2 VisionSystems 46
3.3 ProcessEquipment 49
3.4 GrippersandToolChangers 59
3.5 ToolingandFixturing 62
3.6 AssemblyAutomationComponents 64
3.7 SystemControls 66
3.8 SafetyandGuarding 69
3.9 Summary 72
4. Typical Applications 75
4.1 Welding 76
4.2 Dispensing 81
4.3 Processing 85
4.4 HandlingandMachineTending 90
4.5 Assembly 100
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5. Developinga Solution 103
5.1 DeterminingApplicationParameters 104
5.2 InitialConceptDesign 106
5.3 ControlsandSafety 124
5.4 TestingandSimulation 126
5.5 RefiningtheConcept 128
6. Specification Preparation 133
6.1 FunctionalElementsofaSpecification 134
6.2 ScopeofSupply 137
6.3 Buy-OffCriteria 143
6.4 CoveringLetter 144
6.5 Summary 145
7. Financial Justification 147
7.1 BenefitsofRobots 149
7.2 QuickFinancialAnalysis 153
7.3 IdentifyingCostSavings 156
7.4 DevelopingtheJustification 159
7.5 NeedforAppropriateBudgets 160
8. Successful Implementation 163
8.1 ProjectPlanning 164
8.2 VendorSelection 167
8.3 SystemBuildandBuy-Off 170
8.4 InstallationandCommissioning 172
8.5 OperationandMaintenance 174
8.6 StaffandVendorInvolvement 175
8.7 AvoidingProblems 178
8.8 Summary 183
9. Conclusion 185
9.1 AutomationStrategy 188
9.2 TheWayForward 191
References 195
Abbreviations 197
Bibliography 199
Appendix 201
Index 221
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I would like to thank Elsevier for the opportunity to put into print the
knowledge and experience I have gained over the 30 years I have worked
inrobotics.InparticularthankyoutoHayleyGrayandCharlieKentofElse-
vier,whoprovidedmuchneededencouragementduringthemorechalleng-
ing phasesof this project.Thanksalso to BrianWilson, myfather, who set
meontheroadintoengineeringandhasencouragedmeatallstagesofmy
life, in addition to providing advice on this work.
I am grateful to all my friends and the colleagues with whom I have
workedthroughoutmycareer.Ithasbeenapleasuretomeetandworkwith
somanypeoplefromdifferentcountriesandindustrieswithasharedinterest
in automation and robotics.
Finally, thank you to my wife Elena, for her patience and support,
throughout the writing of this book.
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DEDICATION
Thisbookisdedicatedwithlove,tomywifeElenaandmythreedaughters,
Rosie, Robyn, and Emily.
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