Versatile low-cost robotic workstation

Citation

(1999), "Versatile low-cost robotic workstation", Industrial Robot, Vol. 26 No. 6. https://doi.org/10.1108/ir.1999.04926faf.009

Versatile low-cost robotic workstation

Versatile low-cost robotic workstation

Keywords: Robotics, Soldering, Welding, Brazing

New from Robotic Process Systems is the OPUS-2 Robotic Work Station which can be utilised to perform a wide variety of functions including selective soldering, welding, brazing, lead attach, non-contact Micro-Flame, Iron, Hot-Bar, Induction soldering as well as general screw driving, bolt placement-nut driving applications (see Plate 9). This four-axis Cartesian robot can be easily configured for the selective soldering of odd form components in SMT assembly (see Plate 10), lead attach of hybrids and assembly, coils and transformers, termination of connectors to flex, PCMCIA connectors, thermocouple joining, brazing and welding of coils, battery tags and general PCB operations etc. This system features a rugged mechanical design with closed loop serve motors, for accuracy and repeatability. The OPUS-2 has been designed for batch or in-line operation and will accept most pass-through conveyors. The OPUS-2 can be easily configured to pass finished components through to a permanent laser marking system like the Inscription Technologies DPM-7000 etc. Key features of the RPS OPUS-2 Robotic Work Station include: low maintenance and operational costs; low acquisition cost; easy and quick re-programming using stored macros; high productivity; versatility and the OPUS-2 will never become obsolete as it is pre-wired and plumbed to be easily reconfigured to all new applications.

Plate 9OPUS Robotic Work Station

Plate 10Close-up of soldering head

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