Project Overview
Automotive panels and battery-tray components are often large sheet-metal parts with demanding surface and positioning requirements, requiring stable transfer before and after welding.
AUREK uses a column-mounted Pneumatic Industrial Manipulator with custom welding-handling tooling to assist workpiece transfer and positioning, protect the workpiece and stabilize cycle times.
Key Parameters / Solution Details
| Workpiece | Automotive Panels / Battery-Tray Components |
|---|---|
| Reference Weight | Large Sheet-Metal Parts |
| Equipment Configuration | Column-Mounted Pneumatic Industrial Manipulator |
| Tooling Type | Custom Welding-Handling Gripper |
| Required Motion | Gripping, handling, positioning and welding assistance |
| Industries | New Energy Vehicles, Sheet Metal and Welding Assembly |
Application Challenge
- Sheet-metal parts are large and have demanding surface requirements, making manual handling prone to scratching and deformation.
- Positioning tolerances before and after welding are tight, while manual alignment is inconsistent.
- Heavy workpieces and frequent transfers create a high manual workload.
AUREK Solutions
- The column-mounted Pneumatic Industrial Manipulator carries the workpiece weight for stable, low-effort handling.
- Custom tooling conforms to the workpiece shape, protects its surfaces and ensures stable gripping.
- Assist with workpiece transfer and precise positioning before and after welding.
Solution Value
- Reduce the risk of scratching and deforming sheet-metal parts to protect workpiece quality.
- Improve welding-positioning accuracy and consistency.
- Reduce manual handling effort and stabilize production cycle times.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the gripper scratch the sheet-metal surface?
Tooling contact surfaces can be protected and shaped to fit the workpiece, reducing the risk of scratches.
Can it work with welding fixtures for positioning?
It can work with on-site welding fixtures and locating pins to assist precise alignment before welding.
What information should I provide?
Provide the workpiece dimensions, weight, surface requirements, positioning datums and welding-workstation layout.