Small Robots OVR: 3-Axis Cartesian Robot for Improved Productivity in Palletizing Systems

Issue: Automation of the manual palletizing process

Existing Problems/Requests

• Manual palletizing increases the burden on workers and leads to unevenness in work, hindering productivity improvement.
• General industrial robots are over-specified for on-site work, and their high cost of introduction has been a factor preventing the realization of automation.

Solution: Small Robots OVR 3-axis Cartesian Robots for Improved Productivity

Palletizing is the process of neatly arranging small industrial parts on pallets, and is a key productivity enhancer in parts manufacturing plants. Currently, this work is performed manually, but automation using industrial robots is being considered. However, the excessive size and functionality of typical industrial robots pose challenges in terms of cost and space when introduced. There are also concerns about the costs and lack of skills associated with hiring an SIer due to lack of experience in robot implementation.
To address these issues, the OVR 3-axis cartesian robot, which is compact and easy to handle, can be introduced to efficiently automate the palletizing process and improve productivity.

Assembly-free Design for Faster Equipment Start-up

Small Robots OVR (3-axis cartesian robot) has a movable range of 300 mm x 300 mm x 100 mm and a payload capacity of 2.5 kg, making it the right size for automating the transfer of small loads. The 3 axes of the motorized linear slide are delivered assembled, eliminating the need for assembly man-hours and reducing the time required to start up the equipment. The small number of parts also reduces the time and effort required for creating BOMs, and ordering and receiving those parts.

Image of introducing a Robot Application in Palletizing Systems

Automated Palletizing Process at Low Cost

The Small Robots OVR (3-axis cartesian robot) is less expensive, than the total cost of outsourcing a typical industrial robot to an SIer for introduction, since only the cost of parts need to be considered. We deliver not only the robot itself, but also the devices and cables necessary for control.

Configuration Price Example

• *An end effector and a DC power supply are required in addition to the above.

Easy-to-control Robot Controller

MRC01-C is a robot controller that controls Small Robots OVR (3-axis Cartesian robot) and features intuitive design even for beginners. Setup is done with MRC Studio, a programming software that can be downloaded free of charge. Operation programs set up with the programming software MRC Studio can easily teaching and check using only a PC.

System Configuration

The robot can be easily controlled by using the MRC01-C and the programming software MRC Studio.
The recommended drivers that can be connected to MRC-01 are the DC input type driver AZD-KD or the mini Driver AZD-KR2D.

Linkage Function With 2D Vision Sensor to Automate More Advanced Operations

The robot controller MRC01 is equipped with useful functions for driving the robot using information on the position and angle of the load acquired by the vision sensor.

Compatible Models of Image Processing Device and PLCs

The above configuration diagram is an example of connection with the CV-X Series manufactured by KEYENCE CORPORATION. Connections with other manufactures are also available, so contact us for details.

Calibration

In order to link with a 2D camera, perform pre-calibration using MRC Studio. The settings can be easily configured by simply following the on-screen instructions while looking at the illustrations, reducing the man-hours required for correction. (Up to 2 cameras can be calibrated.)

Image of Vision Sensor Information Being Imported Into the Robot Controller MRC01 in a Palletizing System

Reliable Setup Support

For customers who have purchased the Small Robots OVR and the easy programming robot controller MRC01 but are unsure about the initial configuration, we offer a paid service in which we work with customer to create robot programming for their equipment and assists with vision sensor setup. We help reduce customer workload and man-hours.

Proposed Product: Small Robots OVR 3-axis cartesian robot

Robot Controller

• MRC01
• Integrated Robot Controller & Drivers MRCU Series