Client: MTC / BAE Systems.

 

Sector: Aerospace, defence & maritime.

Application: Precision pipe fixturing.

Problem: Difficulties in manually measuring and assembling pipe flanges at awkward angles in confined spaces.

Solution: Automated hybrid collaborative and industrial robot cell engineered to accurately measure and manoeuvre pipe flanges for a series of pipework formations prior to manual welding process.

Technologies:

• Two Fanuc CR-15iA.
• Bespoke software and user interface by Active8 Robots.
• Bespoke auto-adjusting end of arm tooling by Active8 Robots for pipes 20-133mm OD.