A manufacturer is awarded a large contract. The monthly production demands increase, yet the factory hasn’t suddenly gained more floors, employees with experience or working hours during the day. An increase in production for a short period is possible, but the addition of a shift could introduce new demands for labor as well as training, supervision, and quality control.
These scenarios reveal an crucial reason for robot automation. Robotics goes beyond replacing people with machines. It is able to transform the way that manufacturers utilize their production capacity.
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Check out the Seconds that Disappear Between Products
Inefficiency in manufacturing doesn’t need to be dramatic. Imagine a worker taking 15 seconds searching for a piece of equipment for 10 seconds, then applying the material, and then a few seconds transferring it. The difference may seem insignificant even for a single piece of equipment. The seconds add up when multiplied by thousands.
Material that has been wasted isn’t different. A tiny amount of surplus coating or dispensing material that is multiplied across a high-volume production run could be a substantial expense.
The businesses that are looking into robotic automation Australia will benefit from studying these small loss, repeated ones before they decide on the best equipment to buy. The needs analysis of ASA is designed to pinpoint bottlenecks, quality issues, waste, and other processes that could influence an automation project.
Robots have to work with the system.
A robot is one of many engineering decisions. It might be necessary to incorporate tooling, security and controls, sensors, conveyers, fixtures, electrical integration, and communication to the production equipment already in place. Engineers need to consider the robot’s reach and payload, in addition to how it interact with its surroundings and move about.
ASA provides concept development, system design, CAD simulation, and offline programming as part of its approach to FANUC robotic automation. Digital simulation lets engineers examine configurations and estimate the time-to-market before the system is operating in the factory of the customer’s. It’s especially useful in situations where there is a restricted space available or when the new robotics is required to be integrated with a production line.
Dispensing and painting demonstrate why Replicability is Important
Certain manufacturing processes illustrate the importance of controlled movement. Imagine coating hundreds or thousands of parts. Not just completing components quickly is what you want to achieve. The motion, distance, speed, and the application must to remain controlled starting from the beginning of the production process to the time of its completion.
ASA is a specialist in painting and dispensing systems across industries including automotive and aerospace. Industrial robotic automation in these settings can allow for repeatable movements and reduce the risk of employees to physically demanding processes or those that could risk injury.
Controlled better can reduce the unnecessary use of materials, leading to a reduction in waste and productivity enhancements.
Even after the installation the system will still require people
Automatism isn’t a substitute for manufacturing knowledge. Automation transforms the skills required to maintain and operate the process.
Employees should be aware of how to operate equipment safely and recognize any abnormalities or malfunctions, then troubleshoot the issue and take care of maintenance. Production requirements can be changed, which means programs and processes may need adjustments later on.
ASA provides training on site in safe operation, programming, troubleshooting, as well as mechanical and electrical maintenance. Additionally, the company provides maintenance and support on a regular basis to assess the condition of the equipment and deal with wear and tear over the course of its operating lifespan.
Capacity refers to more than working faster
For Australian producers, expanding capacity doesn’t necessarily mean buying an additional building or adding labor to repetitive processes. Sometimes, the more important question is whether or not the existing manufacturing process can be designed differently.
ASA has created and integrated automation systems in Australia since 2002. We also support projects abroad. Its methodology combines analysis of needs as well as engineering, simulations FANUC robotic integration and training and even servicing.
It’s not about automation for the sake of it. An investment-worthy system must provide the manufacturer with measurable results, like more reliable production, higher quality, more secure procedures and reduced waste, or an increase in capacity.
