Kobots Dobot CR10 and Dobot are integrated into the projects of Samara University CR5SS

2023: Implementation of the Dobot CR10 and Dobot CR5SS cobots

On February 7, 2023, the company Tesvel"" announced the results of cooperation Samara National Research University named after Academician S.P. Korolev with and JSC RCC Progress"." In December 2022, the integrator company completed 2 projects: developed and delivered to the university robotic a complex for assembly it is nanosatellite and introduced a robot for joint work with a magnetic pulse processing unit. metals

According to the company, Samara University, together with the Progress RCC at the production and test site of the university, assembles small spacecraft (MKA) for remote sensing of the Earth. The university decided to optimize the time-consuming process of assembling nanosatellites and attracted Tesvel to solve this problem.

The integrator in a short time developed a robotic complex (RTK) based on the collaborative robot Dobot CR10. On both sides of the robot manipulator, racks were installed to accommodate components of nanosatellites: cases, covers and various types of boards.

Robotic complex based on Dobot CR10

Now RTK performs a full cycle of assembly of small spacecraft. Before starting the operation of the complex, it is necessary to register the composition satellite on the HMI panel and start the assembly. After that, according to the selected type of MKA, the robot takes the body from the shelf, moves it to the assembly table, where the body is pressed by stops using pneumatic cylinders. Next, the robot takes the board rack from the shelves and inserts them into the slots of the housing. When the boards are installed, the manipulator covers the housing with a cover. Then, using a screwdriver and a screw feeder, the robot fixes the cover to the body. The satellite is ready. The robot moves it from the assembly table to the shelf of the finished goods rack, where a person picks it up.

With the help of a robotic complex, the university plans to assemble small spacecraft in three dimensions. Tesvel specialists have debugged the process for the manufacture of one type of nanosatellites, further configuration of the complex will be carried out by university employees with students during practical classes.

The experimental project will help Samara University and RCC Progress JSC assess the possibilities of robotizing production processes in the space industry for the mass production of nanosatellites. The implementation of the robot will optimize labor productivity, assembly accuracy and reduce the number of errors. In addition, RTK will be used for educational purposes.

We are grateful to Tesvel's specialists for the result. They professionally approached the implementation of the project and promptly completed it. All planned tasks were solved. Samara University plans to continue work on automation and robotization of processes: to equip the site with automated warehouses of components, to introduce machine vision, to robotize the manufacture of body parts. shared Dmitry Antipov, Head of the Department of Aircraft Production and Quality Management in Mechanical Engineering

For the research laboratory of plastic deformation of special materials (NIL-41) of Samara University, Tesvel supplied a collaborative robot Dobot CR5SS. The robot is designed to work together with a magnetic pulse metal processing plant.

Dobot CR5SS for research laboratory of plastic deformation of special materials

Now Dobot CR5SS performs functionality that was previously carried out by a person. He takes the workpiece, supplies it to the inductor, then the magnetic pulse installation discharges, and the robot removes the finished part and moves it to the rack.

Installation and removal of parts slow the production cycle. If we robotize these operations, the time spent on the manufacture of one part will be significantly reduced, we will be able to eliminate the human factor. In addition, replacing the operator with a robot is a safety measure, since a magnetic field can have a negative effect on the central nervous system of a person. explained Dmitry Chernikov, Associate Professor of the Department of Metal Forming Dmitry Chernikov

The technology of magnetic pulse metal processing (MIOM) is actively used in aerospace and automobile other industries. industries For example, it allows you to process parts of a complex shape in cases where welding is not possible. As of February 2023, there are only three centers of competence in the development of industrial production MIOM installations in the world: in (Russia at Samara University), and. Germany France This robotic cell will be used for further research of technology, practical exercises and master classes for schoolchildren and students.

Both projects are being implemented within the framework of the Advanced Aerospace Engineering School (PIAS) "Integrated Technologies in the Creation of Aerospace Technology."