Automation Systems incorporate some of the latest technologies like Robotics, high-speed part/material handling, Vision systems, and many more to build Smart Machines. to serve the user in various ways to replace and advance their workforce thereby improving quality and productivity.
In a perfect world, your products would be manufactured in a process with zero defects. Today, customers’
expectations for zero defects are higher than they have ever been and manufacturers are looking for error-reducing
solutions. Automation offers great promise. While automation is frequently thought of as a cost-savings solution, and it does reduce defects and scrap, what is less understood are its risk-reducing benefits that result from the consistency of parts and consistency of process.
Automation is no longer optional - it’s inevitable
Advantages of Automation System:
- Higher thru-put.
- Integrate 1 or more processes
- Variety of control levels
- Excellent diagnostic tools
- Highest level of repeatability
- Monitor Fine details
- Lower unit cost of manufacturing
- Highly repeatable – Process consistency
- Consistent Product Quality
- Reduce defects & scrap
- High productivity
- Higher profit
- Receptive to New technologies
- Controls – mobile friendly
- Semi & Fully automated Systems
- Safety standard compliant
- It keeps getting better and keeps the economy growing
A-053
Vision System to Inspect part quality
A-053
Filter Die Cutting & Welding
A-051
Filter Die Cutting
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Filter Ultrasonic Welding
Process
Die Cutting with the following features:
- Auto-Feeding Mechanism (from filter roll)
- Die Cutting
- Transfer on the plastic part
- Vacuum to hold filter material on part (prior to welding)
- Ultrasonic Welding (Post Die Cutting)
Capacity
- 1,200 PPH
PAD PRINTING IN MANUFACTURING
A-001
Process
Pad Printing; on medical devices with the following features:
- Automatic parts loading by Robot (from molding machine)
- Parts Inspection
- Transfer to next process for final assembly
Capacity
- 900 PPH
Advantage
- Fully automated System for consistent product quality and low overhead
LASER IN MANUFACTURING
Laser Marking with the following features:
- X-Y table; 60” x 120”
- Travel: 30” x 60”
- Material: Stainless Steel panels
- Capacity: Up to 240 parts per hour
Advantages:
- Precision X-Y motion
- Highly repeatable process
- Laser gives permanent marking
- Excellent dark contrast
- Semi-Automated machine
- Load up to 48/ panels per cycle
- Easy change over
- User-friendly laser marking program
- Lowest operating cost
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ROBOT IN MANUFACTURING
A-005
Application
- Automatic Part Loading
Process
- Robot w/6-Up EOAT
Capacity
- 900 parts per hour
Advantages:
- Fully automated System
- Unmanned operation (Low overhead)
- Nonstop operation (24/7)
Pick & Place vs Robot
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Pick & Place
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Robot
| APPLICATION | PICK & PLACE | ROBOT |
| Motion: | 3-Axes | 6-Axes |
| Motion: | Fixed | Flexible/Programmable |
| Advantages: | Highly Repeatable Low Cost | Highly Repeatable User Friendly |
| Tooling: | Dedicated | Easily replaceable |
HMI – TOUCH SCREEN
A-020
- HMI – Touch Screen (Integrated)
w/Electrical Enclosure
A-024
- HMI – Touch Screen (External)
to Electrical Enclosure
CONTROLS
A-014
Electrical Enclosure/Panel
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Input/Out Modules for
Machine control
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Electrical Enclosure
w/Safety Tag & Lock
CAD MODEL
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3D CAD Model for
Machine Design
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CAD model for Part
Inspection System with 4
Cameras for Vision
Inspection of entire product
VISION INSPECTION SYSTEM
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Inspection booth with 4 cameras to
inspect part quality around the
entire perimeter
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Inspection System for Part Sorting: Parts are identified after passing through
the Inspection Process and then sorted into the exact product category.
Shipping labels are printed to avoid human errors.
POSITIONING STAGES
A-027
Precision X-Y Table for
accurate & repeatable part
positioning
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Super Precision 4 axes stage where tight tolerance and extreme accuracy is necessary