ABB's SCARA robots (usually referring to models such as IRB 910INV, IRB 920T, IRB 930, etc.) have wide applications in the field of industrial automation due to their characteristics of high speed, high precision and flexibility. The following are the typical application scenarios and advantage analyses of SCARA robots in daily production:
1. Electronic manufacturing industry
Application scenarios:
SCARA robots are often used in processes such as assembly, insertion, dispensing, and screw locking of electronic products. For example:
Mobile phone/tablet assembly: Precisely place tiny components such as camera modules and connectors.
Circuit board insertion: Quickly complete the insertion of surface mount components (such as resistors and capacitors).
Dispensing process: Evenly apply sealant or thermal conductive adhesive around electronic components.
Advantages:
High precision: The repeat positioning accuracy can reach ±0.01mm, meeting the requirements of precision electronic manufacturing.
High-speed movement: The cycle time can be as low as 0.3 seconds, significantly enhancing production efficiency.
Flexible deployment: Supports multiple installation methods such as upside down and side mounting, adapting to compact production line layouts.
2. Food and beverage industry
Application scenarios:
SCARA robots play a significant role in food packaging, sorting, boxing and other processes. For example:
Chocolate/candy sorting: Quickly grab irregular-shaped food and pack it.
Palletizing of beverage bottles: Neatly stack the filled beverage bottles on the pallets.
Advantages:
Hygienic design: Some models (such as IRB 920T) comply with the IP67 protection level and are suitable for damp and dusty environments.
Quick switching: Through offline programming and the teaching device, production parameters can be quickly adjusted to adapt to different product specifications.
3. Automotive parts industry
Application scenarios:
SCARA robots are used for the assembly, inspection and handling of automotive parts. For example:
Engine component assembly: Precisely place components such as pistons and valves.
Quality inspection: Inspect the dimensions and surface defects of parts through a visual system.
Advantages:
High load capacity: The maximum load of some models (such as IRB 930) can reach 22kg, meeting the heavy load requirements.
Multi-axis collaboration: Supports 4-axis or 6-axis movement to achieve complex trajectory control.
4. Pharmaceutical and medical device industry
Application scenarios:
SCARA robots play a crucial role in drug packaging, reagent kit assembly, and medical device testing. For example:
Pharmaceutical portioning: Precisely portioning tablets and capsules into packaging boxes.
Syringe assembly: Automatically complete the assembly and inspection of the needle and syringe.
Advantages:
Cleanroom compatibility: Some models (such as IRB 920T) comply with ISO Class 5 cleanroom standards to prevent contamination.
High reliability: MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) is as long as 80,000 hours, ensuring the continuity of production.
5. Logistics and warehousing industry
Application scenarios:
SCARA robots are used for item sorting, palletizing and handling. For example:
Express sorting: Identify the address of the package through the visual system and quickly sort it to the designated area.
Palletizing: Products are neatly stacked on pallets for easy storage and transportation.
Advantages:
Efficient transportation: Combined with the conveyor line system, it achieves 24-hour uninterrupted operation.
Intelligent scheduling: Optimize robot path planning through ABB's RobotWare software.
6. 3C Industry (Computers, Communications, Consumer Electronics)
Application scenarios:
SCARA robots are widely used in the production of 3C products, such as:
Headphone assembly: Automatically complete the assembly of the headphone unit and the housing.
Smartwatch testing: Place the watch into the testing device for functional inspection.
Advantages:
Compact design: Small floor space, suitable for high-density production lines.
Easy integration: Supports seamless connection with PLCS, vision systems, conveyor lines and other devices.
7. Summary of Technical Advantages
High speed and high precision: SCARA robots combine TrueMove and QuickMove technologies to achieve rapid and precise motion control.
Flexible deployment: Supports multiple installation methods (upside down, side installation, floor installation), adapting to different production environments.
Intelligence: Through ABB's OmniCore controller, offline programming, visual guidance and intelligent path optimization are achieved.
Safety: Equipped with safety sensors and collision detection functions to ensure the safety of human-machine collaboration.