Industrial robots include handling, welding, assembly, painting, and inspection robots, which are mainly used in modern factories and flexible processing systems. They are a type of operating machine that can be automatically controlled, reprogrammed, and have multiple functions and degrees of freedom.

1. Single - machine loading and unloading

Single - machine loading and unloading is the most typical and mature application of robots in machine tools. It is more accurate, faster, and safer than manual loading and unloading. For the processing of small and medium - sized parts with large production volumes and short processing times, or for heavy workpieces that need to be hoisted, the advantages of robot loading and unloading are particularly obvious.

The structural relationship between the robot and the machine tool can be divided into two forms: the robot is installed outside the machine tool and integrated with it. Robots installed outside the machine tool are divided into fixed, mobile, and? Rack types, etc.

2. Flexible production line composed of robots and machine tools

The robot undertakes the process conversion of workpieces and forms a flexible production line with multiple machine tools, which is a more complex and valuable application. In the current process of industrial transformation and upgrading, the market demand is getting stronger and stronger.

In this application, the layout of machine tools depends on factors such as the process route and on - site conditions. Common types include L - shaped, U - shaped, linear, and opposite layouts. Among them, three CNC machine tools form a U - shaped layout, and one robot performs workpiece conversion in the middle of the site, which is very compact.

3. Complete the processing process together with the machine tool.

The robot holding the workpiece to achieve processing operations on the punching, shearing, and bending machine is not just simple loading and unloading, but replaces all the original manual operations. This is more accurate and faster than manual operation, thus improving product quality and production efficiency. In particular, it completely solves the hidden danger of work - related injuries in punching machine tools.

4. Complete the processing program independently.

The robot can complete process operations such as cutting, grinding, polishing, and cleaning by attaching special claws. Even the robot can directly hold the tool to drill holes, tap threads, rivet, and cut the workpiece. In this case, the robot itself is a machine tool.