Wheel Handling Automotion with Yaskawa GP250 and Conveyor Tracking

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Wheel Handling Automotion with Yaskawa GP250 and Conveyor Tracking

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Application Field: Industry > Automotive, Sector > Manufacturing

Industry > AutomotiveSector > Manufacturing

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Process Overview

This solution automates high-payload automotive wheel handling using a Yaskawa GP250 robot.

Since automotive wheels are heavy workpieces (over 8 kg) that are difficult and physically demanding for operators to handle, robot automation enables handling up to two wheels at once, improving productivity and operator satisfaction.

Components

Robot	YASKAWA GP250 6-axis articulated robot Payload: 250 kg Working radius: 2,710 mm Weight: 1,345 kg
Peripherals	Scissor-type pneumatic gripper (x2) Robot mounting base Infeed/transfer conveyor (separate equipment) Conveyor tracking system (x2)

Workflow

STEP 1.	Workpiece infeed and transfer
STEP 2.	Position sensing and tracking
STEP 3.	Workpiece pick-up
STEP 4.	Outfeed conveyor tracking
STEP 5.	Workpiece unloading

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Features

Improves both work environment and productivity
Prevents operator musculoskeletal disorders by automating high-payload (over 8 kg) handling
Reduces cycle time by handling two workpieces simultaneously
Enables continuous operation by performing both infeed and outfeed conveyor transfer while parts remain in motion
Supports optimal design and pre-validation based on process conditions
Supports custom tool design and fabrication optimized for process conditions and performance
Enables tool and layout design for simultaneous handling of two workpieces
Minimizes errors caused by positional deviation by clamping the conveyor jig lower section

Results

Key Benefits	Higher productivity through reduced cycle time Prevention of operator musculoskeletal disorders
Client Feedback	This process was physically demanding due to high-payload product handling. With automation, operators were reassigned to other processes, improving work efficiency and productivity.

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