A manufacturer wins a major contract. Although the monthly production requirements have increased, the facility does not suddenly have more area for floor or skilled workers. The addition of a second shift could help temporarily, but it could be a source of new labor and training, supervision, and quality-control requirements.
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This scenario reveals the primary motive behind robotic automation. It’s not just about replacing a person with an automated machine. If used properly, it can change how manufacturers use the production capacity they already have.
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Inefficiency in manufacturing doesn’t need to be dramatic. For instance, suppose an operator is spending 15 seconds positioning a component and then 10 seconds putting it in materials, and then several seconds moving it to the next operation. On a single part, it’s a small difference. If repeated thousands of times, these seconds can turn into an enormous amount of production time.
It is the same with waste material. Multiplying a small amount of extra coating or dispensing substances in a huge production run can result in a significant expense.
Before making a decision on the equipment they will require, companies looking at robotic automation Australia can gain from analysing these tiny losses. ASA’s needs analysis is intended to uncover bottlenecks and issues with quality, waste and other constraints to the process that could influence an automation project.
A Robot must be able to integrate the Process Around It
The choice of a robot is just one of the engineering decisions. Tools, guardings, controls sensors, conveyors, and fixtures may also be needed. Engineers should take into consideration the payload, reach and range as well as how the robot is going to operate and interact with its surroundings.
The ASA approach to FANUC robot automation is to use concept development, system design including CAD Simulation, offline Programming. Digital simulation lets engineers explore configurations and estimate durations of the cycle before the system is put into operation on the customer’s factory floor. It’s especially useful when there’s a finite space available or when the new robotics has to integrate with a production line.
Dispensing and painting demonstrate why Replicability is Essential
Controlled movement is crucial in some manufacturing processes. Imagine covering a variety of components. The ability to finish components in a short time is the ideal outcome. From the time of beginning production all the way to the finish, the movement, speed and distance must be managed.
ASA has specialists working with painting and dispensing systems across a variety of industries, including automotive and aerospace. 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 the improvement in productivity could be achieved through better management.
Installing the system is not enough. It is still necessary to have people to take care of it.
Automation doesn’t eliminate the need for manufacturing expertise. The capabilities required to operate, maintain, and operate the process shift.
Employees need to know how to operate equipment in a safe manner and recognize any abnormalities, troubleshoot faults, and conduct the necessary maintenance. The production requirements can also alter, which means that the processes and programs could require modifications later.
ASA provides training on site in safe operation, programming and troubleshooting. It also offers maintenance of electrical and mechanical systems. The company offers servicing as well as support for evaluating the condition of equipment and addressing wear throughout the lifetime of the system.
Capacity refers to more than Being able to work faster
For Australian producers, expanding capacity doesn’t always mean purchasing an additional building or adding more workers to repetitive processes. It’s often better to inquire if the manufacturing process could be redesigned.
ASA has been creating and the integration of automation systems since 2002, and has been supporting companies in Australia and also projects internationally. The approach combines needs analysis with engineering, simulation, FANUC robot integration, training, and servicing.
Automation is not just for the sake of automation. A system worth investing in will provide a manufacturer with tangible results, which include increased reliability of production, improved quality, safer procedures with less waste, or a greater capacity.