• Industry > Automotive
  • Application > Etc.
  • Sector > Manufacturing
  • #AutomotiveExterior
  • #MH24
  • #PostProcessingReduction
  • #RoboticCutting
  • #RotaryJig
  • #TaktTimeReduction
  • #WaterjetCutting
  • #YaskawaRobot

Process Overview

This cutting automation solution uses two Yaskawa robots to automate waterjet cutting for automotive exterior parts.

This project was carried out to improve operational efficiency and productivity by performing waterjet cutting in various postures.

By applying high-precision, high-speed 6-axis robots, cutting can be performed at multiple postures and angles, significantly improving productivity while also minimizing post-processing work.

Components

Robot

  • Yaskawa MH24

  • 6-axis articulated robot

  • Payload: 24 kg

  • Working range: 1,730 mm

  • Weight: 268 kg

  • Repeatability: ±0.06 mm

Peripherals

  • Tool: waterjet cutting tool x 2 units

  • Peripheral devices: robot mounting base x 2 units

  • Rotary workpiece fixing jig

  • Waterproof waterjet jacket x 2 units

  • Safety fence

Workflow

STEP 1.
Fix and load the workpiece onto the jig
STEP 2.
Perform waterjet cutting
STEP 3.
Rotate the workpiece fixing jig
STEP 4.
Perform waterjet cutting for the next workpiece

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