Manufacturing Technologies. Industrial Robots

The paper covers the essence, role and importance of production technologies and industrial robots in modern production.

Production technology is presented as a complex methodology for designing and managing production lines, aimed at ensuring the efficient, safe and economical production of large quantities of products. The main tasks of production technology are discussed, which include planning production lines, optimizing productivity, identifying and solving problems, developing and implementing new technologies.

Two main productivity indicators are described: capital productivity (equipment efficiency) and labor productivity (labor efficiency). It is emphasized that a production engineering specialist plays a crucial role between production personnel and management, which gives him the opportunity to develop both technical and managerial skills.

Regarding industrial robots, their official definition is presented according to JIS standards and the Industrial Safety Law. The classification of robots according to structural features is discussed: vertical articulated, SCARA, parallel link, Cartesian, cylindrical and polar coordinate robots. Collaborative robots that work safely together with humans are separately mentioned.

A clear distinction is made between industrial and service robots: the former replace human work in a production environment, while the latter support human activity in various fields. The Sugino Machine CRb robot is also presented as an example of a cylindrical coordinate robot, which is distinguished by high accuracy and the ability to work in narrow spaces.

The paper emphasizes the growing importance of automation due to labor shortages and job safety, as well as the widespread use of robots in the automotive, electronics, semiconductor and food industries.