This project is a RobotStudio simulation showcasing the capabilities of the ABB IRB 4600 robot in automating a palletizing process for a cement factory.
- Project Overview
- Key Features
- Components
- Simulation Goals
- Getting Started
- Installation
- Contact
- License
The IRB 4600 is programmed to perform the following tasks:
- Bag Pick-Up: The robot picks up individual cement bags from a designated conveyor belt.
- Palletizing: The robot stacks the bags systematically on a pallet, following a predefined stacking pattern for maximum stability and space utilization.
- Process Optimization: This simulation focuses on reducing manual labor, increasing speed, and minimizing errors in a repetitive and labor-intensive process.
- Realistic Environment: The simulation replicates a factory setting, including a conveyor belt, cement bags, pallets, and a safe work area.
- Custom Stacking Pattern: A stable stacking sequence ensures efficient use of pallet space and reduces the risk of load collapse.
- Automation Insights: Demonstrates how industrial robots can improve productivity and safety in the cement manufacturing industry.
- Model: ABB IRB 4600
- End Effector: Gripper optimized for handling heavy cement bags.
- Reach & Payload: Configured to meet the requirements of the palletizing task.
- Function: Delivers cement bags to the robot’s pickup area.
- Sensors: Monitors bag positioning and alerts the robot for pick-up.
- Setup: A designated palletizing zone where bags are stacked according to the specified pattern.
- Capacity: Designed to hold 40 cement bags.
- Efficiency: Optimize the robot’s movements to minimize cycle time.
- Precision: Ensure accurate placement of bags to create a stable stack.
- Scalability: Demonstrate the potential for expanding the process to handle higher loads or integrate with additional factory processes.
- Security: Ensures that the manipulator will stop when the safe perimeter is entered by a person.
- ABB RobotStudio: Version 2024 or later.
- IRB 4600 Configuration: Ensure the robot library includes the IRB 4600 model with Cement Vacuum tool specifications.
Clone the repository to your local machine:
$ git clone git@github.com:Petrigh/cement-bag-stacker.gitFor questions or suggestions, please contact:
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
Feel free to customize or enhance the simulation for educational or industrial purposes.