A pick and place clip placer combines automation and robotics to streamline product assembly involving clips and fasteners. This ensures precision, efficiency, and consistency in the assembly process. The Robotic LS Blow-Fed Screwdriver with Interchangeable Pick and Place Clip Placer is powered by a linear servo (LS) motor designed for precise and controlled linear movement.
Typical operation involves the following steps:
- Pick Up. The machine is equipped with a robotic arm that can pick up individual clips or fasteners from a bulk supply, tray, conveyor, or other storage method.
- Orientation and Alignment. After picking up a clip, the machine orients and aligns the clip to the correct position, ensuring that it’s ready for placement.
- Placement. The machine precisely places the clip onto the target location. This step may involve accurate positioning, pressing, or fastening, depending on the specific requirements of the assembly.
The work cell contains a 5-axis robot with interchangeable heads, giving you the ability to easily swap out with different tool attachments to perform specific tasks. You can transition from a single spindle blow-fed screwdriver to a clip placer, enabling you to securely fasten components together and complete your custom assembly.
The end effector, located at the end of the robotic arm, excels at a variety of tasks to improve your system’s functionality and versatility. Each end effector is rested on a mount when not in use, and the robot is able to attach between the two from these mounts.
The pick and place clip placer is designed for high repeatability and accuracy, ensuring that each clip is placed in the same manner, meeting quality standards and tolerances consistently. It works at a high speed, significantly increasing the production rate compared to manual placement of clips.
This video demonstrates how the system can be used in conjunction with assembly automation.
