"From Tiny Bolt Assembly to Reel Tape Packaging: Robotic Automation Taking Over Detailed Manual Labor"

Hello everyone! If you’ve seen my ID card, you’ll know... my complex since birth has been my tiny, button-hole eyes. (Blush)

Some say they look like black beans in rice, and others ask if they’re just moles instead of eyes. 😢 My tiny eyes haven't just been a point of sorrow for my looks; they make picking up tiny objects or threading needles a nightmare. I’ve never even dared to try cross-stitching with these "bean eyes" of mine.

I only have to deal with it personally, but there are people in the field who perform tasks that are nearly impossible to grip by hand. Doing that all day causes immense eye fatigue and mental stress... Can’t we just send in a robot?!

 Various latest application examples of Marosol

Heh, naturally, you don't need to worry. Marosol is the "everything store" of the robot world—we have every robot imaginable. 😎 Shall we look at the sites where robots are performing these "tiny but mighty" tasks?

1. Reel Tape Packaging using AIM FlexiBowl & Epson SCARA Robot

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This solution automates the manual process of packaging reel tapes by utilizing the AIM FlexiBowl and an Epson SCARA robot.

Packaging reel tapes usually requires a worker to use tweezers to pick and move parts for 8 hours straight. It’s an eye-straining, hand-cramping job, much like sewing. Because of the high fatigue, it’s one of the processes most avoided by manufacturing workers and suffers from a lack of labor. 😢

Automating this with a robot system is the perfect fix! Robots don't get tired and can repeat the process with infinite precision, boosting manufacturing competitiveness.

This process has the following key strengths:

• Versatility: You can quickly switch between different products via software updates, making it ideal for high-mix production. The integrated solution of the robot, vision, and flexible feeder can handle parts ranging from 0.5 to 250mm. Basically, if a human can do it with one hand, this system can automate it!

• Zero Human Error: By using robot and vision controls to distinguish front/back and left/right, the system implements a process free from human error.

• Reliability: Smart system design lowers the error rate, ensuring that the 24/7 operation doesn't face sudden halts that impact overall production.

2. Small M1 Bolt Assembly using Epson N6 + FT Sensor

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Think tiny tasks are only for reel tapes? The M1 bolt assembly is just as intense! 😤

Our second case features an Epson N6 robot and an FT (Force-Torque) sensor automating the assembly of miniature parts.

M1 bolts—the ones in the video—are so tiny that even a slight misalignment leads to failure. You have to be incredibly meticulous. Furthermore, the force applied during assembly must be perfect; if it's too high, the part can break or be misaligned...

The assembly sequence:

1. Pick up the bolt from the holder using a vacuum suction method.

2. Locate the precise assembly position.

3. Perform the bolting while sensing the force to match the specific tightening torque.

4. Move to the next position.

Because it uses a folding arm structure, it can be installed on the ceiling to minimize the footprint. This allows for movement via the shortest path even in cramped spaces. 👏 With a maximum joint speed of 537.8 deg/s, it’s also incredibly fast.

 Folding arm structure : The links can be overlapped during robot motion, allowing for the saving of workspace during operation compared to conventional 6-axis Articulated Robot robots.

One company that introduced this process noted that while it was nearly impossible to reduce errors for bolts smaller than M2 manually, this solution made automation easy and convenient.

In both of the above cases, we achieved increased productivity by automating detailed tasks that are difficult for humans to perform manually using robots, thereby lowering the error rate and minimizing the cycle time during the work process!

 👉🏻 Takt time, the time required to achieve production goals

 Finally, shall we summarize it a bit more simply below?

Automate eye-straining repetition with the human-error-free AIM FlexiBowl and Epson SCARA!

✅ Cost Competitive: Minimizes unnecessary control part costs and labor consumption.

✅ Fast Installation: Uses pre-developed software and hardware to minimize project risk.

✅ High Uptime: Low error rates and high product production availability.

✅ Precision Vision: Distinguishes orientation (front/back/left/right) to eliminate human error.

A solution for assembling tiny M1 bolts in tight spaces with minimal defects!

✅ High Precision: Uses an FT sensor capable of detecting even 0.1N / 0.003Nm.

✅ Damage Prevention: Monitors force to prevent bolts from breaking.

✅ Adaptive Assembly: Assembles correctly even if there are slight shape deviations between parts.

✅ Perfect Alignment: Precisely handles diagonal assembly without errors.

As my eyes get dimmer by the day, it’s quite a relief to see these robot solutions. I won’t have to worry about sewing when I’m old!

Even if it’s not reel tapes or M1 bolts, if you are looking for "Robot Artisans" who can handle tiny parts with a delicate touch, get a free consultation on Marosol today! 😉