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Best Practices for Implementing Industrial Robots

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Making the switch from manual manufacturing to industrial robot automation (https://robotsdoneright.com/Articles/industrial-automation-with-robots.html) can be exciting but
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Evaluate Manufacturing Processes

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Even if you already know which process you will be automating, it is still a good idea to evaluate to be sure it will be appropriate for robotic automation. Applications that are highly
repeatable will have the most success with six axis robots (https://robotsdoneright.com/Articles/what-is-a-six-axis-robot.html). When reviewing manufacturing it is also helpful to
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products are packaged correctly.

Document
Once you have determined the process to be automated, it is a good idea to document it. You will want to lay out all the steps of the application, materials needed, workpieces, and
objectives for automation. Documenting the application will be helpful for selecting the type of robot (https://robotsdoneright.com/Articles/types-of-robots.html) and for the
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Determine your Budget

Next you will want to determine what your budget will be for automating. Setting expectations for your budget will help you decide if purchasing a new robot is feasible or if it
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Purchase from a Reputable Company

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Train Employees
Once your robotic system has been setup and installed, you will need to properly train your employees. Those that will be operating the robot will need to know all of its features
and how to program it. Employees should be familiar with robotic safety standards and the safety features of the industrial robot (https://robotsdoneright.com/Articles/main-
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