A manufacturer wins a major contract. The monthly production requirement increases, but the factory doesn’t have more space, employees with experience, or additional hours in the daytime. The addition of a second shift could help temporarily, but it may create new labor or training, supervision and quality control requirements.
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Such situations highlight an important purpose of robotic automation. Robotics isn’t only about replacing people with an automated machine. It could be utilized to transform the way that manufacturers utilize their production capacity.
You can check out the time difference between products
Inefficient manufacturing isn’t always obvious. A worker could spend 15 minutes putting the part in place, then 10 seconds applying materials, and a few seconds more to move it to the next step. In the case of a single piece, the difference is insignificant. If repeated thousands of times however the second can create significant production time.
Same goes for waste material. A small amount of additional coatings or dispensing material across a large production run can result in substantial costs.
Before deciding on the equipment that they require, businesses looking into robotic automation Australia could benefit from analyzing the tiny losses. The analysis by ASA’s experts is designed to reveal problems with quality and bottlenecks, as also additional constraints and waste in a plan.
A Robot Must Fit the Process Around It
The choice of a robot is just one engineering decision. The system could also require guarding, tooling control, sensors fixtures, conveyors, electrical integration, and communications with the existing production equipment. Engineers should consider the robot’s reach and payload, as well as how it will interact with its surroundings and move about.
ASA provides concept development, system design and offline programming as part of its method of robotic automation. Engineers can look at system configurations and estimate cycles before the finalized system is placed on the floor of the factory. It’s particularly useful when there is a limited amount of space or the new robotics needs to integrate with the production line.
Paint and Dispensing Shows Why Replicability is Critical.
Certain manufacturing processes highlight the importance of controlling movements. Imagine applying a protective coating to hundreds of parts. It’s not enough to finish each part quickly. From the time of beginning production until the final stage moving, speed of the machine, the distance and the application have to be controlled.
Our specialists have experience painting and dispensing across different industries such as aerospace and automotive. In these environments, industrial robotic automation can provide repeatable programmed movement while also reducing employee exposure to physically demanding or potentially hazardous processes.
The reduction of waste and improvement in productivity could be achieved through better control.
Even after installation the system requires individuals
Automation doesn’t remove the need for manufacturing expertise. Automation changes the skills needed to manage and control the manufacturing process.
The employees must know how to safely operate equipment identify abnormal behavior as well as troubleshoot issues and take care of maintenance. Processes and programs are able to be changed later if the production needs alter.
ASA offers on-site training in safe operating, programming, and troubleshooting. It also offers mechanical and electrical maintenance. The company provides ongoing maintenance and repairs to ensure that the equipment is in good condition and wear and tear issues are taken care of.
Capacity is more than just working more quickly
An increase in capacity for Australian manufacturers doesn’t always mean buying a bigger building or adding more workers to routine processes. The better question to ask is whether the present manufacturing process could be improved.
ASA has been developing and integration of automation solutions since 2002. It has assisted manufacturers in Australia as well as projects internationally. Its approach connects needs analysis Engineering, simulation, FANUC robot integration Training, and servicing.
The objective isn’t automation to achieve its own goals. An investment-worthy system must provide the manufacturer with measurable results, which include more reliable production, higher quality, safer processes, reduced waste or increased capacity.