Closed Loop Automation Cell (Video)
07.15.2014
Have you ever thought about an automation cell, but hesitated because of potential implementation costs? There’s not always a need to build these systems from scratch. At Partners in THINC, we’ve done the up front integration work for you. Check out this video where Jeff Estes provides a demonstration of how an automation cell works, and what kinds of benefits you can expect. The icing on the cake is, the various components are already fully integrated by an expert team from our various partners to work with Okuma CNC machines. That’s a lot of foundational engineering work you don’t have to do.
Imagine This, In Your Shop
Watch the video and see how this automation cell provides productivity-enhancing features such as:
- A vision system on the infeed conveyor that identifies the part coming in and pulls up the corresponding program
- A KUKA robot that unloads the machine and puts the machined parts on a Renishaw Equator
- Critical dimensions are measured and readings are sent back to the machine tool for any needed auto-comp adjustments (ensuring accuracy for the next part)
Of course, there’s still some work that needs to be done to dial this in for your unique needs. But having this kind of automation cell in place is a big jump-start for this process. Contact us, or your local distributor, if you’d like to discuss automation for your shop.
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