Industrial Robotics Case Studies
Industry : Metals
POSTED: 11/27/2019
No machine shop would turn down global industry leaders like Volvo, Renault, and Scania when they come calling with orders – even if it means pushing capacity and productivity to the limit. But in a labor market where recruiting qualified employees is easier said than done, it takes innovation to
POSTED: 08/23/2019
PLATE PACKING LINE SYSTEM FOR DUAL CLUTCHES In the case of the clutch packs for a dual clutch, the deviations of the friction and clutch plates are optimally equalized. Precision is key here: The thicknesses of the plates are measured and classified with a high
POSTED: 08/23/2019
REAR AXLE TRANSFER TRANSMISSION WITH RIGID AXLES The assembly line system includes all measuring and assembly processes for a rear axle transmission, plus additional modules for assembling the axle tubes, side shafts and wheel bearings with the brake modules. Due to the size and weight
Machine automation taken to the next level
POSTED: 07/31/2019
Around 20 million cutter blades for hair clippers and beard trimmers leave the Philips plant at Klagenfurt every year. In order to make the complex grinding process as efficient as possible, the company has opted for a pioneering automation concept, where the loading of the machine and the delivery of
Adjustable Width Timing Belt Coneyor
POSTED: 07/10/2019
Challenge To provide a conveyor that would accommodate 49 different size bolts while maintaining a common datum. And allow for seamless integration within the robot work cell, all while being operator safe. Solution An adjustable width timing belt conveyor, with one set of belt fixtures designed to accommodate all bolt types while providing
O&O Technology & SMB Technics Project Case Study
POSTED: 06/19/2019
SMB Technics, a leading Turkish producer of metal processing solutions for the manufacturing industry, was recently competing for a project that required them to propose and present a complete manufacturing solution. As part of the bidding process, SMB Technics had to demonstrate that they could deliver a solution that met
Case Study: Kawasaki Robotic Tube Bending Increases Throughput and Eliminates Safety Risks
POSTED: 05/22/2019
Robotic machine tending can offer a wide range of benefits, whether it is ergonomic relief, increased throughput, or a more streamlined and efficient process overall. For Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., USA (KMM), automation helped them in all of these areas. Five years ago, KMM installed their first tube bending cell using
Innovation at Work: Vecna Robotics Helps Milton CAT Develop a Flexible Workflow
POSTED: 10/30/2018
In a time of growth and ever-increasing demand, the need to improve the customer experience and ensure employee safety are crucial areas of concern for distribution centers everywhere. Milton CAT Inc. is the official provider of Caterpillar machines, engines, generators, technology, parts, and service in the Northeast U.S. In fact, Caterpillar Inc.
Retrofitting CNC machines with RG2 Dual Gripper
POSTED: 10/26/2018
The Copenhagen-based company has increased its productivity on their CNC machines by retrofitting them with RG2 Dual Grippers from OnRobot that significantly decrease cycle times and allows for production to continue after operators have left the workshop. COPENHAGEN – Many years ago, Sen. Everett Dirksen is reported to have said, “A
Robots: Saving Your Jobs, Not Destroying Them
POSTED: 08/28/2018
You know the common fear: robots are coming to take your jobs. This fear of new technologies dates back hundreds of years about the inevitable changes that they bring. However, again and again it has proven that while some jobs are lost, they are ultimately replaced with new ones. Past technological
OCTOPUZ Programs Panasonic Welding Robot at Accumetal Manufacturing Inc.
POSTED: 08/14/2018
Just like there are a multitude of robot brands in the industrial robotics industry, there are also a multitude of options for programming. Manual programming, OEM specific software and third party offline programming software are some of the different approaches. OCTOPUZ Offline Programming and Simulation Software is a third-party software solution
Crown relies on FASTSUITE Edition 2 for offline programming of robotic welding cells
POSTED: 08/10/2018
Robot welding: More efficiency for programming and equipment fabrication The forklift manufacturer Crown relies heavily on robotic welding automation for production of their equipment in the Roding (Germany) facility. The results for increased productivity and weld quality are quite impressive and therefore the number of automated welding systems has continued
Removing Production Bottlenecks through Automation
POSTED: 08/07/2018
Tufting, one of the most sought-after and classic upholstery styles, is commonly incorporated into the design of furniture. How is this Victorian button-like look achieved? We got some insight from Fibreline, the largest independently owned
OCTOPUZ: Preparing Students for the New Industry Standard
POSTED: 07/31/2018
Throughout a student’s education, the student is taken through a curriculum that shapes him/her in the best way possible for their career path. Only so much can be covered in the time allotted and it is often difficult for students to pursue their own interests within the field. It is
Stepping Into the Future With Old World Stone
POSTED: 07/25/2018
Burlington, ON - based Old World Stone, has been providing cut stone for over 30 years. From humble beginnings, they have grown to become one of North America’s premier suppliers of dimensional cut sandstone, limestone, and marble. At Old World Stone, they combine the traditional craft of cut stone in
