Process layout
This automation solution utilizes the YASKAWA Motoman-GP7 to transfer shaft products that have completed their initial machining phase to the subsequent processing stage. The project was implemented to boost productivity by reducing standby and idle times while enhancing workplace safety by removing workers from high-risk environments.
Transferring workpieces between machining stages is a process with a high potential for safety accidents. By automating this transition, the system eliminated hazards and shortened production lead times through continuous operation. With 18 units currently in operation, this project has significantly contributed to reducing fixed costs, such as labor expenses, by decreasing the required workforce by approximately 40 personnel across day and night shifts.
Components
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Workflow
| STEP 1. | Picking: The robot picks up the workpiece after the primary machining process. |
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| STEP 2. | Loading: The part is precisely loaded into the secondary machining equipment for the next stage. |
Features
Improved Production Efficiency & Superior Space Utilization
Minimized Idle Time: Maximizes production throughput by performing continuous, seamless operations with zero downtime.
Rapid Cycle Times: Implements a high-speed industrial robot to achieve the fastest possible processing speeds.
Ceiling-Mount Installation: Optimizes floor space and avoids interference by mounting the robot on the ceiling, allowing for a compact and efficient layout.
Labor Optimization: Reduces the number of required operators by streamlining management checkpoints and automating hazardous tasks.
Results
| Key Benefits | Significant productivity boost through continuous, idle-free manufacturing.
Enhanced workplace safety by automating high-risk transfer tasks.
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| Client Feedback | By minimizing idle and standby times and deploying a high-speed industrial robot, we drastically improved our productivity. Furthermore, removing hazardous elements from the process has allowed our team to work in a much safer environment. |
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