PRODUCT REVIEWS
The cobot world
The Cobots Online stand at MACH 2024 in Birmingham , UK .
Since 1994 , Cobots Online have been developing industrial cobots to automate and streamline repetitive industrial processes .
“ We understand the challenges and opportunities facing organisations from our own experience as a family-owned manufacturing company . Our team of experts work closely with manufacturers to configure and deploy cobots , accelerating their automation capability and increasing their operational flexibility and scalability ,” it explained .
Developed with high-mix , low-volume production processes in mind , cobots have revolutionised the world of automation for SMEs . Their versatility provides costeffective , flexible , user-friendly solutions that companies of any size and technical experience can utilise . Cobots work with manufacturers to streamline processes , increase productivity , improve quality and proactively respond to changing customer demands .
As a Certified System Integrator , Cobots Online has been certified to offer automation solutions utilising Universal Robots ’ collaborative robot arms , providing manufacturers with support from concept through to deployment .
CoboTend
The CoboWeld Mobile .
“ The CoboTend is an easy-to-programme and simple-to-customise , self-contained mobile cobot unit , enabling the user to lift and relocate where and when required . CoboTend features a single button press to remove and relocate different end effectors or grippers . Measure downtime between other jobs in single minutes , and not hours . CoboTend automates and streamlines repetitive industrial processes , increasing safety for workers and freeing them up to work on high-value , more profitable tasks ,” outlined Cobots Online .
CoboWeld
“ When precision and speed are key to success , CoboWeld adds to a production line ’ s operating efficiency , increasing throughput and reducing quality issues . Linear , pipe , multi-pass and weaving patterns can all be quickly and easily be achieved through hand-guidance and pre-programmed weld . CoboWeld delivers highquality weld outputs to help businesses remain competitive and agile to changing markets and customer demands ,” explained Cobots Online .
CoboWeld Mobile is designed to give manufacturers the flexibility to quickly and easily reposition the unit in different weld cells or areas around the shop floor . Built into a 1200mm x 1200mm square welding table , CoboWeld Mini provides a high degree of flexibility .
Designed for small-batch production , CoboWeld Midi is built into a 2000mm x 1000mm welding table , pre-drilled with 16mm-diameter holes to accommodate a range of welding tools and clamps . Providing scope for large fabrications , or multiple smaller fabrications , to be jigged up and welded in one programme , CoboWeld Maxi is built into a 2000mm x 2000mm welding table .
CoboTower and CoboDoor
Designed with a small footprint to save valuable space on the shop floor , CoboTower is primed to take on highly repetitive tasks . Designed to work alongside
The CoboWeld Mini .
The CoboWeld Maxi .
humans , CoboTower can be integrated anywhere and retrofitted without the need to reconfigure the production layout . Quick-change , tool-mount technology allows standard or bespoke end-of-arm tooling to be changed within seconds to reduce downtime .
The repetitive motion of opening and closing machine doors can lead to increased injuries for the operators . CoboDoor can be operated at the push of a button to take the physical strain on this manual task .
“ CoboDoor can be connected to almost any brand of CNC machine . It works with single and double doors up to 400kg ( 1.5m , 2m , 2.5m and 3m lengths are available as standard ). However , bespoke sizes can be created to suit any door as required . Automatically opening at the end of the machine cycle , CoboDoor provides a visual notification that the CNC cycle is complete , leading to improved efficiency ,” concluded Cobots Online . n
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