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The automation of welding processes is an important technology that enhances productivity and quality in the manufacturing industry. In particular, the automation of spot welding and arc welding has become a significant challenge in many manufacturing sites. This article will provide a detailed explanation of the key points when automating these welding techniques with robots. *For more detailed content of the blog, please refer to the related links. Feel free to contact us for more information.*

Due to the labor shortage in logistics, it has become important to improve the efficiency of product shipping preparations and loading and unloading. In this article, we will compare and explain two representative methods (collaborative robots and industrial robots) for those considering automation. Collaborative robots are robots that can work safely alongside humans. They have the advantage of not requiring safety barriers, making them easy to implement even in space-constrained environments. *You can view the detailed content of the blog through the related links. Please feel free to contact us for more information.*

The coating process plays an important role in the manufacturing industry. By automating the coating process, many benefits can be achieved, such as improved production efficiency, uniform quality, and ensured safety. This article introduces specific points and examples regarding the automation of the coating process. There are several challenges associated with manual coating processes. - Variability in quality: Manual work requires measures to address quality variability due to the skill of the worker. - Low efficiency: Manual work is time-consuming and tends to result in low production efficiency. - Safety issues: Solvents and paints are often harmful to the human body, which can threaten the safety of workers. *For more detailed information, please refer to the related links. Feel free to contact us for more details.

We would like to introduce the demonstration of the "collaborative robot." A demo was conducted to operate the robot using an external device. The UR5e was controlled with a game console controller. In the demo of contact position correction using a force sensor, position correction was achieved without using a vision sensor. Additionally, the 3D-shaped workpieces were compatible with G-code. This made it suitable for teaching applications such as coating, sealing, deburring, and welding. A live demonstration of the vision system combined with the collaborative robot was also conducted. Object recognition using a 2.5D camera, an introduction to our vibrating parts feeder, and position correction using landmarks were performed. [Demo Content] ■ Demo 1: Operating the robot with an external device ■ Demo 2: Contact position correction using a force sensor ■ Demo 3: Compatibility with 3D-shaped workpieces ■ Demo 4: Vision system + collaborative robot *For more details, please feel free to contact us.

The "Welding Robot System Simple Estimation Tool" is a desktop application that dynamically displays configuration examples by selecting your desired configuration. It is intended to be provided by our company to trading companies as a sales support tool, allowing users to grasp the estimated cost based on the selected configuration. Additionally, the displayed amounts can be adjusted according to your preferences using our internal master data. Please feel free to contact us when you need assistance. 【Features】 ■ Dynamically displays configuration examples by selecting your desired configuration ■ Allows you to understand the estimated cost based on the selected configuration ■ The displayed amounts can be adjusted to your preferences using internal master data *For more details, please feel free to contact us.

This device is a semi-custom dual-sided simultaneous protective film application system that accommodates various types of sheet materials. It was developed in response to requests from a punching metal manufacturer and has been implemented in multiple construction material manufacturers (steel and resin-based). It can be retrofitted into existing conveyor lines as part of the laser processing → inspection → film application process. By applying film to both sides simultaneously, it achieves processing times that are less than half of the traditional single-sided application done twice. Changing the width and length of materials can be completed without tools, and it flexibly accommodates design integration with previous processes (inspection) and subsequent processes (palletizing). By eliminating the risks of uneven manual application and scratches, it significantly reduces the burden on operators, contributing to improved line operating rates and stable quality maintenance. *For more details, please feel free to contact us.

This is a protective film application unit designed with partial implementation in mind to reduce the burden of introducing equipment for construction material factories. It accommodates 2m x 3m sheets and can be integrated behind existing inspection lines or laser processing machines, completing the automation of the application process. Thanks to its semi-custom specifications, it fits into existing layouts with minimal modifications. After implementation, it can shorten application time compared to manual application, potentially reducing labor costs by several million yen annually. We propose an optimal investment plan for medium-sized factories that prioritize cost-effectiveness in equipment expenses. *For more details, please feel free to contact us.*

This is a modular unit that allows outsourcing of only the protective film application process for line builders and SIers. It adopts a double-sided simultaneous application structure compatible with 2m x 3m sheets, avoiding the risks associated with developing from scratch in-house. Since it can be easily integrated into the latter part of existing transport lines, it also reduces the risk of delays in the overall equipment delivery schedule. This enables us to address projects that were previously lost due to insufficient equipment capacity, while shortening in-house development time and increasing deployment speed. *For more details, please feel free to contact us.

This device is a fully automated welding distortion correction system developed for construction machinery parts manufacturers. It automates the entire process from bulk picking for parts supply, robot welding, cooling transport, distortion correction, to palletizing. Compared to traditional manual distortion correction, it reduces the work time per process, achieving both uniform quality of heavy machinery parts and labor savings simultaneously. It can be optimized for each company's line configuration with full-order and semi-order support. We can flexibly accommodate requests for automation of only certain processes or phased implementation. *For more details, please feel free to contact us.

This is a protective film application unit designed with partial implementation in mind to reduce the burden of introducing equipment in building material factories. It accommodates 2m x 3m sheets and can be easily integrated behind existing inspection lines or laser processing machines, completing the automation of the application process. Thanks to its semi-custom specifications, it fits into existing layouts with minimal modifications. After implementation, it can shorten application time compared to manual application, potentially reducing labor costs by several million yen annually. We propose an investment plan that is ideal for medium-sized factories that prioritize cost-effectiveness in equipment expenses. *For more details, please feel free to contact us.*

In the case of large panels such as decorative boards, functional boards, and various building material panels, the process of applying protective film tends to remain manual, and it is not uncommon for multiple people to be required for the flipping process after applying the film to one side. The larger the work size, the more challenges arise regarding work load, handling difficulty, and variability in application quality. This product is a protective film application unit that allows for simultaneous application on both sides of large panels, thereby re-evaluating the conventional flow of "one-side application → flipping → re-application." By reducing the flipping process, it aims to alleviate work load and stabilize the process. Additionally, it is designed to be easily retrofitted to existing inspection lines, transportation equipment, and processing equipment, making it suitable for sites that want to gradually automate the application process without having to completely overhaul the entire line. Proposals that include transportation and palletizing after application are also possible. It can accommodate large panels with widths of 2m and 3m, and simply integrating it behind existing inspection lines or laser processing machines completes the automation of the application process. 【Features】 ■ Work size is adjustable and can be smoothly modified ■ Capable of handling large workpieces over 1m ■ Compatible with integration into existing lines ■ Palletizing options are available, allowing for forklift transportation!

In large-format work such as architectural glass and functional glass, the application of protective film for pre-shipment or post-process protection is necessary. However, the manual application of film on one side at a time and the subsequent flipping can be a burdensome process. The larger the size, the more difficult it becomes to handle, leading to challenges not only in operator workload but also in care during handling and process stability. This product is a protective film application machine designed for simultaneous application on both sides of large-format glass. By eliminating the need for intermediate flipping after applying film to one side, it helps to reassess the application and flipping tasks that traditionally involved multiple personnel. Furthermore, it is designed for easy integration into existing lines or retrofitting, making it suitable for sites that want to advance automation while utilizing current transport and inspection processes, rather than building a new line from scratch. 【Features】 ■ Work size is adjustable and can be smoothly modified ■ Capable of handling large workpieces over 2 meters in width ■ Can be integrated into existing lines ■ Includes a palletizing option, allowing for forklift transport!

In processing sites for sheet materials such as metal plates, steel plates, and decorative boards, it may be necessary to apply film for protection after processing or before transportation. However, as the workpieces become larger, it tends to require processing one side at a time, which involves manual labor for flipping the pieces, leading to challenges with the overall workload and setup. This product is a film application machine that simplifies the application process by allowing simultaneous application on both sides, thereby reducing the workload associated with flipping. By reevaluating the manual processes of single-side application and flipping, it can automate the protection process for large sheet materials in a more stable manner. Additionally, it supports retrofitting proposals that align with existing equipment flows, such as after laser processing machines or inspection lines. It is designed for sites that want to automate only the necessary processes, rather than being exclusive to newly established lines. 【Features】 ■ Work size is adjustable and can be smoothly modified ■ Capable of handling large workpieces over 2 meters wide ■ Can be integrated into existing lines ■ Includes a palletizing option for forklift transportation!

In the case of decorative panels, applying a film for design surface protection is an important process. However, for large-format workpieces, hand application on each side and flipping operations tend to require more time and labor, making it a high-load task. This becomes particularly challenging when multiple people are needed for handling, as the weight of the work and the stability of quality become issues. This product is an automation unit designed to review the conventional process of applying film one side at a time by enabling simultaneous application on both sides of flat workpieces like decorative panels. It helps reduce the flipping process and alleviates the burden of tasks that relied on hand application, contributing to process stabilization. It is also possible to accommodate semi-customization based on site conditions, making it easy to integrate as part of an existing line. It is suitable for sites that want to focus on automating just the application process. 【Features】 - Workpiece size is adjustable and can be smoothly modified. - Capable of handling large workpieces over 2 meters in width. - Can be integrated into existing lines. - Includes a palletizing option, allowing for forklift transport!

In various functional boards, while there is a desire to flow into subsequent processes and shipping processes while protecting both sides, there are cases where film application is done manually one side at a time, which tends to increase the number of workers and processing time. The larger the size, the more significant the handling and workload during flipping cannot be ignored. This product is a protective film application unit that supports simultaneous application on both sides, assisting in the review of the conventional process of flipping after applying to one side to process the other side. This enables the reduction of the flipping process, alleviation of work load, and stabilization of the process. Designed with compatibility to existing layouts in mind, it is easy to introduce while utilizing existing lines, making it a suitable equipment for factories that want to start with partial implementation. 【Features】 ■ Work size is adjustable and can be smoothly modified ■ Capable of handling large workpieces over 2 meters in width ■ Can be integrated into existing lines ■ There is a palletizing option, allowing for forklift transportation!

In various panel products, surface protection is necessary at each stage of transportation, processing, and shipping. However, the film application process tends to remain manual, and particularly for large-format work, applying film on one side and the subsequent flipping process can become a significant burden. This product simplifies the conventional process of applying film one side at a time by enabling simultaneous application on both sides of panel-shaped workpieces. Since it does not require a flipping process, it contributes to reducing the number of workers and the load on the process. Additionally, it is designed to consider retrofitting to existing lines and connecting with transportation equipment, making it easy to automate just the application process without overhauling the entire line. If needed, system proposals that include alignment and palletizing in the subsequent processes are also possible. 【Features】 ■ Work size is adjustable and can be smoothly modified ■ Capable of handling large workpieces over 2 meters wide ■ Compatible with integration into existing lines ■ Palletizing options are available, allowing for forklift transport!

In the case of sheet materials after laser processing, it may be necessary to apply a film for surface protection. However, the operation of applying the film on one side at a time in the latter stage of the processing equipment, and then flipping the workpiece to process the opposite side, is a process that tends to require both manpower and space. This product is a film application machine that supports simultaneous application on both sides, intended for introduction into the post-laser processing stage. It receives large sheets directly after processing, reducing the need for operations based on flipping while automating the application of protective film. It is designed to be easily integrated into existing processing lines, making it suitable for sites that want to automate only the subsequent processes while keeping the processing machines as they are. It is also characterized by being easy to consider for partial introduction. 【Features】 ■ Work size is adjustable and can be smoothly modified ■ Capable of handling large workpieces over 2 meters in width ■ Can be integrated into existing lines ■ Also has a palletizing option, allowing for forklift transport!

In the latter stage of the inspection process, while we want to apply protective film to the inspected boards before moving them to the next process or shipping, the application process becomes a separate operation that requires manual labor, which can disrupt the overall flow. This is particularly true for large boards, where applying film on one side at a time and flipping them can easily become a bottleneck. This product is a device that performs simultaneous double-sided application of film to the boards after inspection, aiming to reduce labor in the application process and improve connectivity to subsequent processes. Since it does not require flipping after applying film to one side, it becomes easier to reduce the burden of handling by multiple people. It is designed to be easily retrofitted to existing inspection lines, making it a suitable proposal for sites that want to connect the application process without stopping the flow after inspection. 【Features】 ■ The work size is adjustable and can be smoothly modified. ■ Capable of handling large workpieces over 2 meters wide. ■ Can be integrated into existing lines. ■ There is also a palletizing option, allowing for forklift transport!

In large welded components, uneven heat distribution can lead to bowing, bending, and twisting, which may require distortion correction in subsequent processes. Such correction work tends to be performed using hammers or hydraulic correction machines, often resulting in challenges related to work load and reliance on specific individuals. This device is a system aimed at automating the distortion correction process for large welded components. It reevaluates the correction work that has relied on manual labor in mass production processes, aiming for process stabilization and labor reduction. This system can be considered for application not only in construction machinery parts but also in agricultural machinery, industrial machinery, special vehicles, and thick plate structures, where distortion correction is a challenge for large welded components. *For more details, please feel free to contact us.*

In welding parts for agricultural machinery and special vehicles, long shapes and uneven welding conditions can lead to warping or bending after welding. Even in mass-produced items, individual differences exist, making it easy for manual corrections to remain, which can contribute to burdens in subsequent processes and variations in quality. This device is a system that automates the distortion correction process after welding for such parts. It reevaluates the manual correction work and aims to reduce labor in the process and stabilize the finish. Additionally, it can accommodate not only the introduction of the correction process alone but also peripheral automation that includes welding and palletizing. Proposals that consider connections with existing processes can also be made. *For more details, please feel free to contact us.*

In welded assemblies using thick plates, thermal distortion can be uneven due to the welding positions of ribs and brackets, leading to warping and bending. Such components tend to have high rigidity, making the correction process labor-intensive, and it is not uncommon for manual correction work to become a burden on the site. This device is designed to automate the distortion correction process for thick plate welded components. It reevaluates the correction process, which was often reliant on the experience of the operator, contributing to a reduction in process load and stabilization of quality. Additionally, it can accommodate not only the introduction of the correction process alone but also surrounding automation that includes welding and palletizing. Proposals that consider connections with existing processes can also be made. *For more details, please feel free to contact us.*