Utilização de manipuladores robóticos na indústria como forma de aumento de produtividade com qualidade e segurança

Abstract

This paper presents the main concepts, development and results of the implementation of a robotic manipulator as a way of improving the process, and how such changes affected productivity, quality and safety. To achieve this, a theoretical basis of the main concepts related to industrial automation and the most varied types of robotic manipulators is necessary, as well as the possibilities that exist with this equipment. Another point explored is the importance of characteristics such as quality and safety in a process improvement and how manipulators can be a key point in contributing to these points, detailing safety standards that were fundamental throughout the idea and creation of the improvement. In addition, to understand the project, it was necessary to describe the steps for its development, from the study of the previous process, through the creation with the supplier and implementation of the equipment in the factory, detailing the challenges encountered. Finally, the discussions and results are presented, as such application improved production performance, delaying the process cycle time with new technology, and, also bringing significant improvements in product quality and process safety, with reduced rework rates, more accurate failure testing, preventing accidents and improving employee fatigue.