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The Power RACe (Robot Assembly Cell) is a highly flexible robotic system specifically designed for the needs of the aerospace industry. It functions as an automated positioning system to perform multiple processes in one machine such as drilling, riveting, milling and other high presicion, high-force applications.
Components such as wing box, stabilizers, fuselage etc. can be automated drilled and riveted by the mobile robot. The systems is highly standardised and relies on proven technologies with long term spare part availability. With up to 50% reduced drill times and 40% higher overall performance, the Power RACe is the ideal system to automate complex industrial manufacturing processes – suitable even on lower rate programs.
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Technical Data
Drill end-effector
- Drill speed: max. 24.000 rpm
- Drill spindle feed: up to 197 “/min / 5.000 mm/min
- Drill diameter: up to 5/8” / 15,90 mm
- Countersink repeatability: ± 0,0006”/ ± 0,015 mm
- Clamping force: 110 – 600 lbs / 50 – 270 daN
- Hole quality : up to H7
Positioning system
- Positioning accuracy linear axis: ±0,004“/ ±0,1 mm
- Positioning accuracy 3D: ±0,012” / ±0,3 mm
- Positioning repeatability 3D: ISO9283 Value ±0,002” / ±0,06mm
- Work envelope : 4m x 5m x 1,5m
- Double bearing and master slave drive trains for highest stiffness and minimum backlash
Special Features
- Standardized drive train and controls
- Higher stiffness based on optimized machine design
- Maximum flexibility, no limitation to only one workpiece or workplace
- High speed precision drill spindle and tool changer (up to 30 places)
- Optional Movable platform with self-driven omni-directional wheels, stationary design or rail system
- Integrated automatic lifting, test piece holder and sensor calibration function
- Sensor Systems for Distance, Normality, Workpiece Zero Point, Tack Rivet Detection, Countersink Depth, Fastener Head Height, Hole Diameter, Sealant
- Observation of cartesian safety zones
- Closed loop position control with direct measurement systems
- BA Lube advanced lubrication system
- Vibration Drilling
Next Generation Assembly Technology: Offical handover of the most modern fuselage panel production line to Mitsubishi heavy industries
- Published on 22 June 2022
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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Broetje-Automation have finalized one of the most advanced production lines in the aerospace industry. At the MHI Hiroshima factory the final fastening system of the new panel production line for the Boeing 777-X program was completed and handed over to the customer. The two production lines include nine major fastening systems and mark a big milestone towards the digitally integrated Factory of the Future.
Broetje-Automation demonstrates fully automatic installation of Ergotech® single-sided fasteners on PowerRace robotic system
- Published on 12 May 2021
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For the production of each aircraft several hundred thousands of fasteners have to be installed. While mostly rivets that require a double-sided installation are used, single-sided fasteners have also become more and more popular in the industry. They are used to assemble primary and secondary aircraft structures especially in locations with limited accessibility.