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Bonding Robots
Bonding is becoming a fast-growing robot application in industrial fields. It can also be referred to as robotic gluing and involves the fastening of objects together with the application of adhesives. Robot bonding allows manufacturers to join a variety of material types together such as metals, plastics, and composites to name a few, which is why this application’s popularity is on the rise. Automotive, aerospace, technology, medical device, and construction are some of the industries adding robotic bonding to their production line. There are two types of bonding applications:
- Single Component Bonding- Commonly used in the production of vehicles and appliances.
- Double Component Bonding- A fast curing adhesive used in the production of goods such as electronics.
Robots such as the FANUC R-2000ib/125L are often found performing bonding applications for manufacturers because it can apply a continuous path of adhesive beads in even the most intricate of spaces. As mentioned above bonding robotics can be used on a variety of martials, even allowing different materials to be bonded together. Before robots the bonding of mix materials was near impossible or would require additional measures that would quickly become time consuming to complete. Robotic bonding allows companies the freedom to develop innovative designs producing consistent high-quality products. Using an ABB IRB 4600-45/2.05 to bond materials together results in a light weight and clean aesthetic product for manufacturers. There are no visible seams or bumps that can sometimes be present when drilling or welding parts together. Alternative methods of fastening parts together can also result in an uneven distribution of stress loads which could have a negative impact on the goods being produced. This could cause them to break down over time. With robot bonds stress is distributed evenly resulting in improved longevity of the product. Bonding also limits the number of parts needed for production because with adhesives there are no additional screws or bolts required meaning savings of materials and money for businesses.
Advantages of Bonding Robots
Adding a Yaskawa Motoman HP50 or a FANUC M-710ic/70 to perform your bonding application will speed up your production time along with producing consistent results. Workers cannot work around the clock unlike robots. Robots do not tire and do not need breaks or shift changes. Having a robot such as the ABB IRB 6640-130/3.20 work twenty-four hours day will cut down on cycle time. Turning out products at a faster rate can often mean increased profitability for businesses because more goods will be reaching consumers in a shorter timeframe. It is also extremely difficult for workers to apply consistent pressure every time when dispensing adhesive. Lack of consistency when dispensing bonding material often results in waste and this in turn can increase production costs. Bonding robots apply the same amount of pressure every time eliminating wasted adhesive and increasing efficiency. Accuracy can be further increased by customizing your robot with a laser to scan for any errors. When it comes to the application of fastening parts together robotics has innovated the manufacturing world with the use of bonding applications. Companies are no longer limited by poor designs that break down over time or high production costs. Robot bonding is saving companies money and material while providing the flexibility of design freedom.Contact us by email mm@robotsdoneright.com or phone (440) 724-6568 today to discuss buying or selling a bonding robot.