Application guide
Updated: Friday, July 16th 2021
Integration Guide: Machine Tending with UR
This document provides an overview of the integration and setup for a machine tending robot cell that uses a Universal Robots cobot. Upon completing the mechanical assembly of your machine tending robot cell, plan between 4-8 hours for the electrical and software configuration prior to production start.
Note that all components that surround the cobot are available on the Vention platform and are delivered as a kit.
Below is a list of topics covered in the integration guide.
Table of Contents
Item | Page |
General overview | 1 |
Mechanical installation | 2 |
Wiring | 3 |
End-of-arm tool | 5 |
Configuration | 7 |
Safety setup | 10 |
Verification | 11 |
Calibration & initial programming | 15 |
Additional information | 20 |
Appendix A - Vertical range extender | 22 |
Appendix B - Other robot end effectors | 23 |