MDP Engineering specializes in the comprehensive implementation of robotic workstations with full commissioning, providing clients with modern solutions from the design stage to final implementation in production lines. Our experience in building production lines enables the creation of workstations that meet current technological needs.
The Highest Form of Production Process Automation
Robotic workstations represent the highest form of production process automation, where appropriately programmed robotic arms can weld, cut, or pack significantly faster and more consistently than humans. These integrated systems are widely used in various industries, including automotive, electronics, food, and pharmaceutical sectors.
In the context of building production lines, robotic workstations are key components that determine the efficiency of the entire manufacturing process.
Characteristics of Robotic Workstations in Modern Production:
Precision of Execution
The robotization of workstations should be precisely tailored to the specifics of the tasks performed and integrated with systems already implemented in the enterprise.
MDP Engineering uses high-quality materials and components, enabling our designed robots to operate in diverse environmental conditions.
Applications in Various Technological Processes
Robotic workstations are used to automate key technological processes, including welding, bonding, painting, transportation, and palletizing.
They are particularly valuable for operations requiring high precision, where tasks performed by workers may be time-consuming and imprecise.
Components and entire assemblies of small parts used in specific technological processes often have highly complex shapes, sizes, and formats, making automation essential for achieving the required quality.
Benefits of Implementing Robotic Workstations
The robotization of production processes is an investment that pays off for many years, enabling business development and the ability to take on additional orders. Improved quality and higher efficiency allow companies to increase competitiveness in the market and optimize the use of human resources.
High accuracy
Flexibility
Production efficiency
Lower costs
Design Stage Using Advanced Tools
MDP Engineering designs workstations with future client needs in mind, considering system expansion and modification possibilities.
3D Modeling and Process Simulations
The use of CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) and dedicated robotic simulation tools (ABB RobotStudio, Fanuc ROBOGUIDE) enables the creation of virtual prototypes. In the case of a workstation for milling aerospace components, simulation revealed the need to increase the rotary table's stiffness by 40%, leading to a design modification using S355J2 steel instead of 6061 aluminum.
Modeling in RobotStudio includes:
Verification of the robot's reach relative to component dimensions,
Collision analysis across the full range of motion,
Optimization of motion paths, reducing cycle time by 12-18%,
Selection of end tools (e.g., vacuum grippers vs. pneumatic grippers).
Selection of Components for Precision and Durability
MDP Engineering specialists select components based on:
Required positioning accuracy (e.g., ±0.02 mm for laser marking applications),
Dynamic load (tool moment of inertia),
Operating environment (IP67 rating for wet areas),
Mean time between failures (MTBF above 50,000 hours).
System Implementation and Validation
The prototype phase includes:
Construction of a 1:1 scale test workstation,
Verification of compliance with PN-EN ISO 10218-1/-2 standards,
Measurement of performance parameters (e.g., cycle time, repeatability),
Endurance tests (e.g., 72-hour continuous operation mode).
In a project for an electronics manufacturer, FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) revealed the need to change the conveyor guide material from aluminum to stainless steel, increasing the component's lifespan by 300%.
Integration with Higher-Level Systems
MDP Engineering workstations integrate with:
MES (Manufacturing Execution System) via the OPC UA interface,
SQL databases for tracking process parameters,
Industrial cloud for predictive maintenance.
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