Automated robotic workstation for assembling plastic mudguard assemblies for the automotive industry. The device is designed with manual loading of input material and serves as an accessory to the ENGEL injection moulding machine. Three ABB robotic units perform all subsequent operations — from removing parts from the press, through plasma cutting, component assembly and tape bonding, to camera inspection and laser marking. The workstation is completely fenced off and secured against unwanted interference with the automated process.
Workplace elements
- 3× ABB IRB 4600 robots for individual assembly stages
- Plasma nozzle PLASMAMETAIT LPAG600W01-BR01
- Vibratory feeders for plastic, sheet metal and rubber parts (1–5)
- Rotating mounting station for precise handling
- Unwinding station for double-sided adhesive tape
- Inspection camera and scanner
- Marking laser for final marking of parts
- Output conveyors and box for NIO parts
- Control panels and operating buttons
- Transport trolleys for handling preparations
Benefits and advantages of the solution
- Fully automated assembly ensuring consistent quality
- Significant reduction in the need for manual labour
- Integrated quality control and labelling directly in the production cycle
- Precise and repeatable assembly thanks to the use of multiple robots
- Optimisation of production time and reduction of scrap rates
