What are Non-Standard Automation Equipment
Standard automation equipment refers to automated machinery with unified industrial specifications. Mass-produced by manufacturers with fixed factory parameters, such equipment can be put into use directly after purchase. It is applicable to most conventional…
I. Standard Automation Equipment
1. Definition of Standard Automation Equipment
Standard automation equipment refers to automated machinery with unified industrial specifications. Mass-produced by manufacturers with fixed factory parameters, such equipment can be put into use directly after purchase. It is applicable to most conventional industrial production scenarios and features high universality.
Keywords: Standardization, high universality, mass production, low cost, short delivery cycle.
2. Cases of Standard Automation Equipment
A wide variety of standard equipment is commonly used in industrial production. Assembly equipment includes automatic screw locking machines, glue dispensers, pressing machines and six-axis robots. Testing equipment covers 2D visual detectors, dimension measuring instruments, electrical performance testers and automatic weighing machines. Packaging equipment contains box sealing machines, labeling machines, inkjet printers, palletizing machines and winding machines. Conveying equipment includes belt conveyors, double-speed chains, roller conveyors and elevators. Motion platforms consist of linear modules, standard gantries and rotary worktables.
II. Non-Standard Automation Equipment
1. Definition of Non-Standard Automation Equipment
Non-standard automation equipment, also known as customized automation equipment, has no unified manufacturing specifications and no finished products on the market. It is not mass-produced, but individually designed and processed according to customers’ product shapes, production processes, site sizes and production capacity requirements.
Composed of standard parts, customized structures and control systems, such equipment is mainly used for processing special-shaped workpieces, completing special processes and adapting to harsh production environments to solve production problems that cannot be handled by ordinary standard equipment.
Core Keywords: Uniqueness, customization, specialization, high flexibility, high adaptability.
2. Core Differences Between Non-Standard and Standard Automation Equipment
Design: Non-standard equipment is developed from scratch, while standard equipment is finished products.
Application Scenarios: Non-standard equipment applies to special-shaped workpieces, special processes, high-precision and small-batch production; standard equipment is suitable for conventional parts and mass production.
Cost: Non-standard equipment has higher costs including design and customization fees; standard equipment is low-priced due to mass production.
Delivery Cycle: The production cycle of non-standard equipment lasts from one to six months; standard equipment is in sufficient supply and can be delivered within one to four weeks.
Flexibility: Non-standard equipment is easy to debug and compatible with various products; standard equipment has fixed parameters with limited universality.
Maintenance: Most parts of non-standard equipment are customized with complicated maintenance; standard parts are widely available on the market for easy maintenance.
Analogy: Non-standard automation equipment is like a custom-tailored suit, while standard automation equipment is like ready-made clothes bought in shopping malls.
III. Classification of Functional Modules (Modular Design)
1. Feeding Module
As the feeding mechanism of the equipment, the feeding module is mainly composed of vibrating plates, material silos, feeders and material separating mechanisms. It automatically sorts and conveys workpieces, feeds materials into processing stations one by one, ensures smooth feeding and reduces material jamming and interruption.
2. Power and Transmission Module
This module provides power for the equipment, mainly including motors, reducers, synchronous belts, chains and other accessories. It outputs power and transmits mechanical motion to ensure stable operation and accurate transmission of the equipment.
3. Handling Module
The handling module is used for workpiece transfer. It relies on modules, trusses, robots and conveying lines to complete loading, unloading and station transfer. It connects each processing procedure to ensure the continuous operation of the whole production line.
4. Positioning and Tooling Module
The positioning and tooling module consists of jigs, fixtures, positioning pins and CCD vision systems. It is mainly used for fixing and accurately positioning workpieces to prevent offset and shaking during processing and guarantee machining accuracy.
5. Execution Module
As the motion mechanism of the equipment, the execution module mainly includes electric cylinders, air cylinders, servo motors, lead screws and linear guides. All motions such as assembly, pressing, cutting and fitting are completed by this module.
6. Detection Module
The detection module is composed of industrial cameras, light sources, sensors and testers. It detects the appearance, size and performance of products, screens defective products, collects production data and reduces the defective rate.
7. Control Module
Centered on PLCs, touch screens, drivers and sensors, the control module is used for programming, motion control and parameter debugging, serving as the control center of the whole equipment.
8. Rack and Protection Module
The rack is built with aluminum profiles and sheet metal to fix all components. Equipped with safety protective covers, it achieves dust prevention and operator protection, complying with industrial safety production standards.
IV. Typical Production Processes
1. Component Assembly
Component assembly is the core production process. The equipment completes automatic feeding through vibrating plates and manipulators, and clamps workpieces with jigs. Common processes include screw locking, pressing, riveting, welding and glue dispensing. Subsequent procedures such as curing, packaging and palletizing will be carried out after processing.
2. In-Process Inspection
In-process inspection runs through the entire production process. With sensors and visual components, the equipment real-timely monitors assembly conditions, tightness and machining dimensions. Defective products are eliminated in time to prevent them from flowing into the next process.
3. Product Quality Inspection
Finished products need comprehensive quality inspection after production. Visual equipment and detectors are used to test appearance, size and electrical performance, as well as air tightness and weight. The equipment automatically distinguishes qualified and defective products to ensure factory quality.
V. Main Application Industries (Ranked by Market Scale)
1. 3C Electronics (Largest Market)
The 3C electronics industry is the largest application market for non-standard equipment. It is widely used in the production of mobile phones, computers, Bluetooth earphones and other electronic products, covering assembly, soldering, glue dispensing, detection and packaging. The machining accuracy can reach ±0.01mm, suitable for tiny precision parts processing.
2. Automobile and Auto Parts
It is commonly applied to the processing of automobile parts such as engines, gearboxes, chassis and interiors. Major processes include pressing, tightening, welding, gluing and air tightness testing. Featuring strong bearing capacity and high stability, the equipment meets strict production standards of the automobile industry.
3. New Energy (Lithium Battery, Photovoltaic, Energy Storage)
The new energy industry includes three major sectors: lithium batteries, photovoltaics and energy storage. Lithium battery equipment is used for welding, liquid injection and packaging; photovoltaic equipment completes silicon chip sorting and packaging. The equipment requires high cleanliness, explosion proof performance and precision, with traceable production data.
4. Medical and Pharmaceutical Industry
It is mainly used to produce syringes, catheters and other medical consumables, including assembly, sealing, detection and sterile packaging. The production environment requires high cleanliness and strictly complies with GMP medical production specifications.
5. Home Appliance Industry
It adapts to the processing of refrigerator, air conditioner, washing machine and other home appliance parts, including assembly, screw locking, detection and packaging. With large workpiece size and fast production speed, it is suitable for mass production of home appliances.
6. Food Packaging Industry
It is applied to food filling, sealing, labeling, inkjet printing and palletizing. Made of food-grade anti-corrosion materials, the equipment is easy to clean and fully meets food safety production standards.
7. Semiconductor Precision Manufacturing
Mostly used for chip wire bonding, glue dispensing and sorting, it belongs to ultra-high precision equipment. Produced in dust-free workshops, the equipment is anti-static and anti-interference, satisfying micron-level precision processing requirements.