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Be like Bosch - Wip

Automotive Design & Production, Nov, 2002

If you've ever had the opportunity to benchmark any of the Bosch plants--be they producing ABS systems or spark plugs--you've undoubtedly noticed assembly cells consisting of various aluminum-Framed conveyor systems and robots with the "Bosch" logo affixed. That Bosch logo isn't there because it is in a Bosch factory. The company actually makes those robot arms. In Fact, the company has been producing SCARA [selective compliance assembly robot arm] robots since 1972 [they were hydraulically actuated back then]. And, yes, these robots are available to the rest of industry.

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Bosch Rexroth Corp. [Buchanan, MI] has recently launched a new series of arms, the turboscara SR4plus, SR6plus, and SR8plus, [with the digits meaning reaches of 400, 600, and 800 mm, respectively). A key Feature of these robots is the use of an absolute encoder-based measuring system, so the arm "knows" where it is in space; it isn't necessary For a time-consuming reference homing cycle--which can also require more space in a cell than would be necessary to get the job done--to be performed. To find out more, write in 120 on the Reader Service Card.

Automotive Industry

Be like Bosch - Wip

Automotive Design & Production, Nov, 2002

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