Machine Tending
Machine automated tending replaces the manual process of feeding parts in and out; robotic machines are superior for the complex interface and repeatability. Always repetitive and often hazardous to workers, robotic machines now safely and quickly perform most machine tending duties. By programming robots to interface with manufacturing control systems, results include an increase in accuracy, speed and safety. Conversely, there is likely a decrease in labor costs, defects, and machine breakage through machine communications from Burton Industries. Interfaced Manufacturing Control Systems
More complex than material handling, manufacturing control systems for machine tending allows robotic machines to interface and send programmed signals to continue the machine-automated process. As the controller of the robot is interlocked to the machine it is tending, the machine may signal for the robot to react. Once a work piece is in the correct position, the robot may then release a part to the machine.
Robotic Machines Interface with Several Operations
Exchanging End-effectors
Single robotic machines are able to perform a primary function, yet interface with several machines and operations. These robotic machines will have the ability to change its end-effector, or end-of-arm tool. This allows the machine automated multi-task abilities. The machine communications required for changing end-effectors is an area of expertise held by Burton Industries. Machine tending that encompasses one robot servicing multiple machines simultaneously requires our complex knowledge of machine communications, PLC and robotic programming.
Automated application and assembly can include robotic machines that orient, position and secure before loading and unloading. We improve manufacturing control systems through interlocked machines, and improve the interface for the robotic machine's
communication path.
communication path.
Examples of our machine automated tending include:
- Loading/Unloading parts for broaching operation
- Loading/Unloading parts into CNC machining centers
- Unloading injection molding machines
- Loading/Unloading cast parts for de-flashing
- Loading inserts into blow-molding presses
- Loading inserts into twin-sheet vacuum formed presses
Call Burton Industries at
(810) 636-2215 for more information.