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With parameters for its end effector in place,

it can make effective inferences about the consequence
of tube pressure and nozzle diameter on how coatings

will contact the surface of a part.

so without changeover limitations. Both test groups processed the
same varied batches of parts.

Removing Changeover Limitations
Ultimately, autonomous robots function with far greater complexity
than traditional coating robots. In their complexity, simplicity can
emerge where all the appropriate factors are taken into account.
Many manufacturers in the high-mix space have tried and failed
to make robots work for them. The terminal point for most of these is
Internal data from an autonomous robotics installation in the
aerospace sector. In this circumstance, not only can robots apply in realizing how precise materials handling must be – the same part
greater consistency and more target-compliant coating, but can do must be placed in the exact same position each time to yield a consis-
so without changeover limitations. Both test groups processed the tent outcome – which is simply not possible within the bounds of
same varied batches of parts. human-run materials handling that most of us know.
With 3D perception and a sufficiently accurate view of parts in
in place, it can make effective inferences about the consequence of their entirety, the need for this kind of fixturing disappears. Parts
tube pressure and nozzle diameter on how coatings will contact the can be perceived almost as they are, meaning that if they’re hung
surface of a part. Furthermore, with that same information at hand, in odd angles or unexpected ways, the machine will still take the
it can follow instructions about how to execute a process: for initiative to process it appropriately, while CAD files can be
instance, if certain starting points must be preferred with certain further used to achieve an indefinite degree of freedom no matter
parts, or if certain pattern constraints (e.g. back and forth versus how a part is placed. n
crisscross) are more useful to achieve a certain finished look.
Internal data from an autonomous robotics installation in the Robert Ravensbergen is the Marketing Director for Omnirobotic.
aerospace sector. In this circumstance, not only can robots apply Visit www.omnirobotic.com to learn more about Omnirobotic’s
greater consistency and more target-compliant coating, but can do autonomous manufacturing technology.

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