Industrial automation equipment is the core of modern manufacturing industry, which can realize the automation, intelligence and efficiency of production process. With the continuous advancement of technology, there are many types of industrial automation equipment, covering all aspects of production, from material handling to finished product inspection. This article will introduce in detail the main types of industrial automation equipment and their important role in industrial production.

　　1. Industrial robots

　　Industrial robots are one of the most representative equipment in industrial automation equipment. They have high precision, high speed and high flexibility, and are widely used in welding, assembly, handling, spraying and other fields.

　　1. Welding robots: Welding robots can accurately complete various welding tasks, such as spot welding, arc welding and laser welding, to ensure welding quality and consistency and improve production efficiency.

　　2. Assembly robots: Assembly robots are used in the assembly process of electronic products, automotive parts, etc., and can quickly and efficiently complete complex assembly tasks and reduce errors in manual operations.

　　3. Handling robots: Handling robots are used for material handling and loading and unloading, and can handle heavy objects to improve the automation level and safety of production lines.

　　4. Spraying robot: Spraying robot is used for spraying operation on product surface, ensuring the uniformity and quality of spraying, reducing material waste and environmental pollution.

　　II. CNC machine tool

　　CNC machine tool (CNC) is a device that uses computer numerical control system to control the movement and processing process of machine tool. CNC machine tool can realize the processing of high-precision and complex parts, and is an important equipment in modern manufacturing industry.

　　1. CNC lathe: used for the processing of rotating parts, can realize a variety of processing operations such as outer circle, inner hole, thread, etc., and is widely used in automobile, aviation and other fields.

　　2. CNC milling machine: used for the processing of complex shape parts such as plane, groove, curved surface, etc., with the characteristics of high precision and high efficiency.

　　3. CNC grinder: used for grinding of high-precision surface, can obtain higher surface quality and dimensional accuracy, and is used in mold manufacturing and precision machining and other fields.

　　4. CNC drilling machine: used for the processing of various holes, capable of efficient drilling, tapping and reaming operations.

　　3. Automated conveying system

　　Automated conveying system is used for the transmission of materials and products in the production process, which can realize continuous and efficient logistics operation and improve the efficiency and automation level of the production line.

　　1. Belt conveyor: used for the transportation of various bulk materials and finished goods, widely used in mining, metallurgy, building materials and other industries.

　　2. Roller conveyor: used for the transportation of box-type, pallet and other items, with the characteristics of simple structure and convenient maintenance, widely used in warehousing and logistics systems.

　　3. Chain conveyor: used for the transportation of heavy goods, suitable for production lines in the automobile and home appliance industries.

　　4. Suspension conveyor: used in occasions with high space utilization, widely used in automobile spraying, home appliance assembly and other fields.

　　4. Automated testing equipment

　　Automated testing equipment is used for the detection and control of product quality in the production process, which can improve the detection efficiency and accuracy and ensure product quality.

　　1. Optical testing equipment: using optical technology to detect the appearance and size of products, widely used in electronic products, precision machinery and other fields.

　　2. X-ray detection equipment: used for non-destructive detection of internal defects, suitable for quality control of metal materials, welded parts, etc.

　　3. Ultrasonic detection equipment: used for the detection of internal structure of materials, widely used in aerospace, shipbuilding and other fields.

　　4. Automated testing system: used for testing and verification of electronic product performance, capable of electrical parameters, functional testing, etc., to ensure product reliability and consistency.

　　V. Industrial Automation Control System

　　Industrial automation control system is the core equipment for realizing automation and intelligence of production process, mainly including PLC (programmable logic controller), DCS (distributed control system), SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition system), etc.

　　1.PLC: PLC is a digital operation electronic system designed specifically for industrial environment, widely used in the control of automated production lines, mechanical equipment, etc.

　　2.DCS: DCS is used for the control of large and complex industrial processes, with the characteristics of distributed control and centralized management, widely used in chemical, petroleum, power and other industries.

　　3.SCADA: SCADA system is used for remote monitoring and control, capable of data collection, monitoring and control, widely used in water treatment, energy management and other fields.

　　6. Automated storage system

　　Automated storage system is used to realize automatic storage and retrieval of materials and finished products, and improve storage efficiency and management level.

　　1. Automated stereoscopic warehouse: It realizes storage and retrieval of goods through automated equipment, has the characteristics of high space utilization and fast access, and is widely used in logistics, manufacturing and other fields.

　　2. Automated sorting system: It is used for automatic sorting of items, which can improve sorting efficiency and accuracy, and is suitable for express delivery, logistics and other industries.

　　To sum up, there are many types of industrial automation equipment, covering all aspects of production. They have greatly improved production efficiency and product quality through efficient, precise and intelligent operation, and promoted the continuous development and progress of modern manufacturing industry. With the further development of technology, industrial automation equipment will play a greater role in more fields, and promote the manufacturing industry to move towards a new era of intelligence and efficiency.