Engine de-burring
Engine de-burring
Keywords Deburring,Robotics, Robots
Italian company, CABI main supplier of aluminum components for the FIAT group has selected a Stäubli robot for their de-burring of car engines (see Plate 5).
A Stäubli RX170 was chosen for the job due to it's 6 axis dexterity, meaning it can reach all burrs located on three sides of the engine and even in some cavities.
The robot uses Stäubli's V_TRAJSIG self-correction software, allowing the robot to follow very precise and smooth trajectories, with a visual mimic of the patterns completed.
The robot starts the de-burring operation after each part is manually positioned on a turntable with a 180 degree rotation facility.
On the start cycle signal,the robot machines the path in three dimensions, delivering a high quality and accurate finish.
Plate 5 The Stäubli RX170 robot
The thickness of the burrs is about 0.5mm, the height approximately 2mm with a cycle time of 2.5 minutes. Per engine block.
If you require further information please contact: Mr Simon Whitton, UK Sales Manager, Stäubli Unimation, Stafford Park 17, Telford TF3 3DG. Tel: +44 (0)1952 290276; Fax: +44(0)1952 290057.
