The production process of automotive filters is complex, covering multiple stages including raw material processing, forming, welding, assembly, inspection, and packaging. Traditional production methods, under the increasing market demand, have increasingly exposed their drawbacks, such as low production efficiency and unstable product quality. Moreover, traditional production heavily relies on human labor, and manual operations are susceptible to factors like fatigue and emotions, making it difficult to ensure consistent product quality. With the continuous rise in labor costs and fluctuations in the labor market, enterprises are under increasing cost pressures.

With their high precision, efficiency, and reliability, industrial robots have brought revolutionary changes to the production of automotive filters. In the automated and intelligent production process, industrial robots have shown excellent performance in multiple process steps.

At the beginning of production, precise handling of raw materials is crucial. Industrial robots equipped with high-precision gripping and handling mechanisms can easily deal with various shapes and sizes of filter raw materials.

Some filter components need to be welded to ensure performance. Industrial robots, equipped with professional welding equipment, can precisely control welding current, voltage, and speed, ensuring uniform and firm welds, thus improving welding quality and reliability.

The filter assembly process is complex, involving the precise alignment and fixing of many components. Relying on high-precision positioning systems, industrial robots can quickly identify the characteristics of each component, achieving precise gripping and assembly. When assembly, the robot follows a preset path to accurately install the filter's housing, filter paper, end caps, and other components. Meanwhile, through a torque control device for the appropriate assembly torque, the robot can ensure a secure connection without damaging components due to excessive torque.

Glue application is a key step in filter assembly, related to the sealing and firmness between components. Industrial robots equipped with high-precision glue application systems can precisely control the flow, speed, and path of the glue. For example, when assembling the filter housing and end cap, the robot can evenly apply sealant along a preset trajectory, ensuring even glue distribution without omissions.

Quality inspection is crucial in filter production, related to product performance and safety. Industrial robots equipped with high-precision vision inspection systems can comprehensively inspect key indicators such as the appearance, dimensions, and sealing of filters.

Filter packaging needs to balance protection and convenience, and industrial robots also play an important role in this stage. According to preset packaging procedures, the robot accurately picks up the filter, neatly places it into the packaging box, and then completes operations such as sealing and labeling.

System composition: Including a robot, vision correction, and gluing mechanism

Robot model: GBT-P7A-900

Core parameters: Reach 900mm, maximum payload 7kg, repeatability 0.02mm, IP67 protection rating

Process flow: After the filter strip is glued, the robot picks up the filter strip, corrects it with a camera, and precisely bonds it to the edge of the air conditioning filter.

System composition: Including a robot, vision inspection, and edge cutting machine

Robot model: GBT-P7A-900

Core parameters of the robot: Reach 900mm, maximum payload 7kg, repeatability 0.02mm, IP67 protection rating

Process flow: The robot picks up the unprocessed filter and places it at the edge cutting station. After the edge cutting is completed, it undergoes vision inspection. Depending on the inspection signal, the filter is placed into the corresponding position by the robot.

System composition: Including a robot and material conveying system

Robot model: GBT-S6A-500.3

Core parameters: Reach 500mm, maximum payload 6kg, Z-axis stroke 300mm, repeatability 0.015mm, standard cycle time 0.41s

Process flow: A SCARA robot handles the filter from the conveyor belt for palletizing.

Robots can work 24 hours a day without interruption, achieving automated production, which greatly increases production efficiency. At the same time, the high stability of the robot system reduces equipment downtime and ensures the continuity of the production process.

Robot production ensures consistent quality of each product, effectively reducing the rate of defective products. Enterprises can also trace the root causes of quality issues through an integrated data management system and adjust the production process in a timely manner.

Reduced dependence on manual labor has lowered labor costs. Moreover, robots can precisely control the amount of raw materials used, reducing material waste and further lowering production costs.

Robots can quickly adjust production processes, enabling enterprises to quickly respond to market changes. High-quality products and efficient services help enhance corporate brand reputation and strengthen market competitiveness.

Agilebot provides a wide range of products, including SCARA robots, industrial 6-axis robots, collaborative robots, and efficient intelligent magnetic transport systems(MTS). With a rich selection of models, customers can always find automation and robotic solutions that match their production processes.

From raw material procurement to finished product shipment, Agilebot strictly guards the quality checkpoints. From production assembly to comprehensive final inspection, Agilebot ensure that each robot product is stable and up to standard, reaching the top level of the industry.

Agilebot robots are equipped with advanced control systems developed independently, capable of high-speed computing to process large amounts of sensor data in real-time and achieve precise motion control. In key indicators such as robot movement speed and precision, Agilebot can match international first-tier brands.

Agilebot reduces dependence on high-cost external technologies through underlying technological innovation and independent research and development of core components, thus achieving higher product cost-effectiveness.

Agilebot has established a comprehensive after-sales service network, equipped with a professional after-sales team, quickly responds to customer needs, and can provide customized product training courses to improve equipment utilization.