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Automated soldering

Our Zeus  Soldering Set is getting more popular. We receive inquiries from France, Uk, Czech Republic, Hungary and Bulgaria. So far, we have been implementing soldering automations mainly on traditional six-axis industrial robots.

Today we are proud to present automated soldering together with collaborative robot for the first time.

Last year we sent Zeus Soldering Set to the Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences to the robot lab of Professor Rokossa. On of Prossors’s Rokossa students, Mr. Lennart Kurze, wrote his Bachlor thesis about the integration of Zeus soldering set together with the drag&bot robot operating system and the UR5 cobot from Universal Robots.

 

 

Using the drag&bot OPERATOR PANEL to define the cobots position

drag&bot

drag&bot is a graphical robot operation system for various industrial robots and peripheries. In its portfolio drag&bot supports the use of robots from brand like ABB, KUKA,  Yaskawa or FANUC. The software is very intuitive and user-friendly to use.  In addition, the system supports grippers  from all major manufacturers such as Schmalz,  Schunk  and  Robotiq, as well as vision system from Balluff,  Cognex and Sick.

Use of drag&bot

drag&bot is used in five steps:

  1. Connect Hardware: Robot and soldering set are connected to the Industrial-PC via Ethernet connection
  2. Configure Hardware: In the COMPONENT Manager the basic settings for the hardware is defined
  3. Program Robots: With the BUILDER a robot program sequence is created based on Function blocks (e.g. “move robot”)
  4. Set Parameters: The settings of each function blocks are defined by using graphical – WIZARDS
  5. Run Program: The robot program can be directly tested in the OPERATOR COCKPIT

 

Image 2: Use the drag&bot Trajectory WIZARD to define the robot path

drag&bot

How to prepare programm in drag&bot.

  1. Connect Hardware: Robot and soldering set are connected to the in all IIndustrial-PC via Ethernet connection
  2. Configure Hardware: In the COMPONENT Manager the basic settings for the hardware is defined
  3. Program Robots: With the BUILDER a robot program sequence is created based on Function blocks (e.g. “move robot”)
  4. Set Parameters: The settings of each function blocks are defined by using graphical parameterization – WIZARDS
  5. Run Program: The robot program can be directly tested in the – OPERATOR COCKPIT

Soldering with cobot

The soldering process itself is quite easy to automate. Some components – for automotive, precision electronics or special purposes must be soldered by six-axis robots. However, more and more a soldering application are done by cobots. Using the drag&bot robot software, we now have the ability to implement applications faster and at a lower costs, because – the software can also be operated by worker or technican without extensive robot training. Soldering with cobot also allows us to move the arm “hands-free” mode – so the positions can be quickly adjusted for new applications or product variations.

Research

In his Bachlor thesis Lennart Kurze from Osnabrück University developed a prototype, in which he was implemented a soldering cobot from Universal Robots (UR) with Alnea soldering controller – Zeus using the drag&bot platform as middleware. Unitl now, Alnea integrated all Zeus controllers with on robots themselve. Cobots used for soldering is an interesting technological solution, that is increasingly required in industry.
For the application above, Alnea provided the the communication protocol of the soldering device, which allowed Mr Kuntze to develop a function block for drag&bot using the of Python programming language. The function blocks allows to direcly communicate with the soldering controller, to set e.g. the, solder head or trigger the tin feeder. Thanks to Mr. Kurze’s work, integrators now will be able to configure Alnea’s soldering device themselves using the drag&bot software.

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Automated soldering with drag&bot

Automation

Process automation is becoming easier and more accessible for integrators and end-users. Simplifying program development  and robot operation is a key component of drag&bot.

Soldering automation includes elements such as:

– precise temperature control

– automatic feeding of the exact amount of tin

– mechanical cleaning of the tip

– possibility to add a vision system

– repeatability of the process

Collaborative robots

Collaborative robots working with man or cobots open up a new perspective for production and preparatory processes. Of course, the soldering cobot integrated into the drag&bot platform will still need additional safety measurements, however, it is worth considering this option, which optimizes the production processes in the company.

 

The Alnea Group would like to thank

Lennart Kurze

 for his contribution to the development of the Zeus Soldering Set, for the development of new communication methods and the expansion of the portfolio of robots integrated with the Zeus controller. Mr. Lennart Kurze’s commitment, extensive knowledge and professionalism deserve recognition.

Thank you for your cooperation and we wish you professional success in the future.

 

 

If you would like to receive an offer for the modernization of a production or assembly line
write to us as soon as possible: biuro@alnea.pl

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Bet on industrial robots – 2020 summary in Alnea

When the crisis was hanging in 2019, we feared the collapse of bitcoin, the difficulties of Brexit and possibly customs wars. But no one expected the nightmare of a global epidemic like the one 100 years ago to return to the 21st century – schools, shops, museums and factories. Uncertainty about the future is the most unfavourable conditions for economic development. After all, Polish entrepreneurs have handled the situation quite well. Many companies have focused on robots, thanks to which they have implemented new machines and invested profiteerly in production.

 

Come back with shield

War time wishes to come back with a shield, not on the shield now have a double meaning. State aid proved to be needed due to the heavy burden of the tributes to Fiskus and the ESM. Our company benefited from the support which helped us survive the most difficult months.

New production lines/h2>

We could not complain about the lack of orders this year. Production lines, robotic stations and testers, which is basically the majority of our portfolio went to customers from all over Polish.

In 2020, the Alnea team made new implementations:

– 4 advanced factory visualizations

– 1 production line with robotic workstation

– 1 assembly line

– 1 repair line with industrial robots

– 5 production testers

We also visited 36 companies, prepared and executed many offers, testing solutions for our customers.

New production lines/h2>

We could not complain about the lack of orders this year. Production lines, robotic stations and testers, which is basically the majority of our portfolio went to customers from all over Polish.

In 2020, the Alnea team made new implementations:

– 4 advanced factory visualizations

– 1 production line with robotic workstation

– 1 assembly line

– 1 repair line with industrial robots

– 5 production testers

We also visited 36 companies, prepared and executed many offers, testing solutions for our customers.

AiR Conference/

Our Conference – Automation and Robotics of Industry this year has already had its 3rd edition. Despite the restrictions and difficulties, we managed to organize a safe and interesting event, which was attended stationary by 72 people, and the online broadcast reached 20,000 (!) people on the day of the broadcast. The AiR conference is a meeting with the production companies of our region with distributors of automation, robotics. The best speakers presented fruitful robot implementations, the idea of Industry 4.0 in the factory of the future, digital kanban and improvements that give real savings.

 

 

Relief for robotics

We look forward to 2021. We are waiting for the promised relief for robotization. More and more small businesses are buying robots and implementing them on their own. This gives hope for the development of the Polish economy and increasing the potential of our production companies.

That’s why we have prepared a surprise for you – from January 2021 we will publish short videos in which we will present interesting solutions to the technological problems that we have had to face in our integrative career.

Tech me robot!

"Road to Success" Award

The culmination of our year-long struggle was the 1st prize in the Road to Success competition. The competition is implemented by the Agricultural Advisory Centre in Brwinow. The  award was presented with congratulations to Krzysztof Kamiński, President of Alne, by Andrzej Duda, President of the Republic of Poland himself.

The Marshal of the Province – Gustav Marek Brzezin, Voivode – Artur Chojecki also sent their congratulations. It is a great distinction and a commitment for the future.

 

If you would like to receive an offer for the modernization of a production or assembly line
write to us as soon as possible: biuro@alnea.pl

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