1. Clarify production goals

• Output requirements: Start by defining the daily or hourly production plan. For example, if the production goal is to produce 200 products per hour, the cycle time (T) per product can theoretically be calculated using the formula:T=3600secondHourly outputT=小時產量3600秒For example, the cycle time of 200 products per hour is:T=3600200=18secondT=2003600=18?secondsThis means that the completion time of each product cannot theoretically exceed 18 seconds.

2. Refine the operation process

• Action decomposition: The action of the power assist manipulator is decomposed into multiple steps, such as grabbing, moving, positioning, release, etc.
• Single Action Time: Calculate the time required for each action separately. This time depends on the speed of the manipulator, the length of the path, the acceleration, etc. For example:If each action takes the above time separately, the total operating time for a single cycle is:Total job time=2+5+1+2=10secondTotal job time?=?2?+?5?+1+2=10?seconds
  • Grab time: 2 seconds
  • Movement time: 5 seconds
  • Positioning time: 1 second
  • Release time: 2 seconds
• Buffer time vs. wait time: You need to consider the buffer time or wait time that may exist, such as the wait time for the arrival of the workpiece conveyor.

3. Coordinate with other devices

• Line cycle balance: Power-assisted robots usually work in conjunction with other equipment such as processing machines, conveyor belts, etc. When calculating the cycle time, it is necessary to ensure that the operation of the power-assisted robot matches the cycle time of other equipment. For example, if the machining machine completes an operation every 20 seconds, the cycle time of the booster robot should be adjusted to be less than or equal to 20 seconds to avoid bottlenecks.

4. Parameter adjustment and optimization

• Optimization of motion parameters: If the calculated total operating time exceeds a predetermined cycle time, e.g. by 18 seconds, it can be optimized by the following measures:
  • Increase the speed of movement: Increase the speed of movement of the power-assisted manipulator and reduce the time required for each operation.
  • Optimize the path: adjust the working path of the manipulator to reduce unnecessary travel distance.
  • Reduced waiting time: Reduce the waiting and buffering time of the robot and ensure efficient cooperation with other equipment.

5. Actual adjustment and verification

• In actual production, it is necessary to adjust according to the performance of the equipment and the situation of the production site, and verify and fine-tune the parameters of the manipulator to ensure that it achieves the optimal cycle time.

summary

The calculation of the cycle time of the booster robot needs to take into account the production target, the work process and the overall coordination of the production line. Through careful analysis and adjustment, it is possible to ensure that the cycle time of the booster robot is within the reasonable range, thus increasing production efficiency and overall productivity.