Assembly workstation

order-pickingfor assembling/disassemblingfor materials processing

Cobots for optimised assembly – ergonomics meets economy and efficiency Small collaborative six-axis robots (cobots) play an ever more important role in production and assembly processes. Their range of action can be expanded simply with linear actuators with which the cobots can be moved horizontally or vertically to the respective location of use. In conjunction with height-adjustable workstations and pick to light systems, they open up completely new assembly concepts. Cobots can provide assembly workers with support in many ways: they lift heavy objects or take on monotonous tasks with single-sided strain, like accurately handing over parts. This way, they provide relief for workers and protect their health. Collaborative robots are also a practical option for line-controlled tasks which a human can either not perform as precisely, continuously or quickly and reliably as a machine. These include, for instance, screwing in particularly delicate screws or setting riveted or adhesive joints. Cobots also provide valuable service when there is a shortage of qualified specialists. The demands made of modern workbenches are manifold and often cannot be met satisfactorily with standard products. It is for this reason that RK Rose+Krieger has rethought its workbench RK Easywork, which is the ideal basis for cobot assembly stations, and equipped it with numerous features which make the workbench an attractive solution for specific tasks. It is characterised by good ergonomics and high customisability. This makes it attractive above all for small and medium batch productions the use of which is not permanent.