Parts Machining Automation Using Three Yaskawa Robots for Six Doosan Turning Centers

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Parts Machining Automation Using Three Yaskawa Robots for Six Doosan Turning Centers

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Application Field: Industry > Automotive, Application > Machine Tending, Sector > Manufacturing

Industry > AutomotiveApplication > Machine TendingSector > Manufacturing

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Process Overview

This machine tending automation solution performs continuous machining processes by integrating three Yaskawa robots with six Doosan machine tools.

In the first machining process, one robot operates two machine tools. Once the first machining is completed and the workpiece is transferred to the downstream process, the other two robots interface with four machine tools to perform the second machining process.

This configuration enables high productivity through continuous machining of a single product.

Components

Robot	Yaskawa MH24 x 3 units 6-axis articulated robot Payload: 24 kg Working range: 1,730 mm Weight: 250 kg Repeatability: ±0.08 mm
Peripherals	Tool: (double) pneumatic gripper x 3 sets Equipment: Doosan Machining Center PUMA series x 6 units Peripheral devices: robot mounting base x 3 units Infeed/outfeed inline conveyor x 2 units Workpiece (picking) position correction jig x 3 units Small press-fit station x 2 units Safety fence

Workflow

STEP 1.	Load 1st machining workpiece
STEP 2.	Load completed part onto conveyor for 2nd machining
STEP 3.	Pick 2nd machining workpiece
STEP 4.	Adjust gripping position to match machining position (position correction jig)
STEP 5.	Load 2nd machining workpiece
STEP 6.	Insert finished part into small press-fit station
STEP 7.	Load press-fit completed product onto discharge conveyor

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Features

Improves productivity and operational efficiency
Minimizes cycle time by applying a high-speed, high-precision industrial robot
Minimizes idle time by allowing one robot to handle two machine tools
Minimizes management points and enables continuous production by applying an infeed/outfeed conveyor
Enables optimal system design and performance verification based on process conditions
Enables optimized tool design and manufacturing based on process conditions and performance requirements (capable of various tool design and manufacturing)
Enables pre-validation of interference and operational performance through offline simulation

Results

Key Benefits	Minimization of loading labor Improved productivity by reducing idle waiting time
Client Feedback	We were able to minimize loading labor and reduce idle time, improving overall productivity.

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