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Sustainable Robotic Process for Sealing Car Radiators

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  • Katarzyna Peta

    (Institute of Mechanical Technology, Poznan University of Technology, 60-965 Poznan, Poland)

  • Marcin Wiśniewski

    (Institute of Mechanical Technology, Poznan University of Technology, 60-965 Poznan, Poland)

  • Albert Pęczek

    (Institute of Mechanical Technology, Poznan University of Technology, 60-965 Poznan, Poland)

  • Olaf Ciszak

    (Institute of Mechanical Technology, Poznan University of Technology, 60-965 Poznan, Poland)

Abstract

This work presents the multi-variant robotization of the process of sealing car radiators. Three design solutions have been proposed for the tank sealing station, in which the seal is applied on a stationary worktable, on a rotary positioner and on a belt conveyor. These solutions were compared in terms of process time, but also energy consumption. The energy optimization of robotic processes is one of the elements of effective production. First, a review of the use of industrial robots in assembly processes is provided and the structure of car radiators is presented. Next, the basic technological process of producing a car radiator is described, especially the process of applying a liquid gasket. Then, the designed robotic stations and conclusions from the simulations are presented, along with the selection of the most sustainable variant of the robotic station. The results of the simulations are useful in reducing the robot’s operating time and energy consumption while maintaining the appropriate process quality.

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  • Katarzyna Peta & Marcin Wiśniewski & Albert Pęczek & Olaf Ciszak, 2024. "Sustainable Robotic Process for Sealing Car Radiators," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(2), pages 1-16, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:16:y:2024:i:2:p:865-:d:1322428
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