What is 5 Axis Dispensing Robot? (Structure and Operation)
In adhesive dispensing applications on complex machining parts, using only a standard 3-axis adhesive dispensing robot would be insufficient to operate in positions obstructed by other components or in difficult-to-reach areas. Therefore, to ensure accuracy and high efficiency in the adhesive dispensing process, the 5-axis dispensing robot has emerged as a superior technology and the optimal choice for manufacturing enterprises.
1. What is a 5-axis dispensing robot?
5-axis dispensing robot is an advanced technology in the field of adhesive dispensing. In addition to being equipped with the standard 3 axes (X/Y/Z), the robot also integrates an additional 4th axis (R) for 360° rotation and a 5th axis (V) for 90° rotation. These additional axes allow for proper tilting of the dispensing nozzle to easily reach challenging positions, reducing downtime and interruptions in the manufacturing process compared to a 4-axis robot.
With the ability to rotate in a circular (R) and horizontal (V) axis, the robot is suitable for adhesive dispensing applications on curved surfaces, inclined surfaces, vertical surfaces, edges, and hard-to-reach points on complex 3D structures. The simultaneous movement of the X and Y axes along with the rotation of the R and V axes helps save machining time and increase productivity.
2. How do 5-axis robots operate?
5-axis dispensing robot operates similarly to a single-component adhesive dispensing system in terms of structure and operation. However, what sets it apart is its ability to dispense adhesive in complex positions that a single-component system cannot handle.
Learn more: Operation of Single-Component Adhesive Dispensing System
3. The Structure of 5-Axis Dispensing Robot
The robot is designed with 5 flexible axes, allowing for precise adhesive dispensing operations. The basic components of the robot’s structure are as follows
- Transmission System:
- Adhesive Dispensing Robot: This is the main component of the robot, including joints and rotating axes to move and adjust the position of the dispensing nozzle.
- Control Panel (Teach Pendant): Helps control the robot, provide signals, and issue commands for the robot to operate according to user preferences (amount of adhesive, dispensing speed, dispensing position, etc.).
- Liquid Control System:
- Adhesive Dispensing Nozzle (valve, barrel, and dispensing accessories): This is where the adhesive is contained and distributed onto the desired surface. It can be interchangeable with various types of dispensing nozzles depending on the specific application requirements.
- Control Device: Users can control and teach the robot through a hand-held Teach Pendant, providing signals and commands for the robot to perform complex adhesive dispensing processes such as point, line, circle, and arc.
- Material Reservoir: It serves as a container for various types of adhesive or bonding materials, ensuring a continuous and stable supply of adhesive or bonding material.
- Main Axes:
- X-Axis: This is the axis that moves horizontally.
- Y-Axis: This is the axis that moves vertically, perpendicular to the X-axis.
- Z-Axis: This is the axis that moves vertically up and down.
- R-Axis: This is the integrated axis that rotates around the Z-axis, allowing for the adjustment of the adhesive dispensing nozzle’s circular rotation angle of +/- 360°.
- V-Axis: This is the axis integrated on the R-axis, enabling the adhesive dispensing nozzle to rotate +/- 90° horizontally.
5-axis dispensing robot is an advanced technology that provides flexible positioning and angular adjustment capabilities, meeting complex requirements in the adhesive dispensing process and applications.
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