A flexible assembly cell based on two industrial robots was built. Automated assembly methods for a three stage industrial transmission gearbox were developed in the cell. The gearbox construction is modular, including different transmission ratios. At first an instrumented, microprocessor-controlled hydraulic press and modular press tooling were developed for assembling the tight fittings (gearwheels and bearings on the shafts). One gripper for handling gearbox covers and the preassembled wheels/shafts was built. The most challenging work was the engagement of the helical-geared precision gearwheels/shafts, one pair of gearwheels after another, on the gearbox basecover. This was achieved by using an instrumented gripper on the assembly robot in conjunction with the press operation.
Methods and tools for flexible transmission gearbox assembly
Methoden und Werkzeuge fuer die flexible Montage von Getriebegehaeusen
1989
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Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Englisch