How can robotic automation improve efficiency in manufacturing processes?

Our robotic automation solutions dramatically boost efficiency in manufacturing by enhancing speed, precision, and consistency. We focus on minimizing manual errors, accelerating production rates, and ensuring safety by handling repetitive and hazardous tasks.

What are the different types of robotic automation systems available for manufacturing applications?

We offer a range of robotic automation systems for manufacturing, including SCARA and Delta robots. SCARA robots are ideal for precision tasks requiring speed and compact design, while Delta robots excel in fast, repetitive actions like picking and placing.

What types of defects or issues can vision inspection systems detect in manufacturing?

Our vision inspection systems are adept at detecting dimensional inaccuracies, surface defects like scratches or dents, misalignments, and incorrect or missing components. They are also capable of verifying label accuracy, barcode readability, and color consistency.

What types of manufacturing tasks can be performed using a rotary indexing machine?Rotary indexing machines at Big Sky Engineering are highly versatile, designed to perform a range of precise manufacturing tasks. They are ideal for assembly, drilling, precision machining, and quality inspection. These machines excel in high-volume production environments, offering accuracy and repeatability.

Rotary indexing machines at Big Sky Engineering are highly versatile, designed to perform a range of precise manufacturing tasks. They are ideal for assembly, drilling, precision machining, and quality inspection. These machines excel in high-volume production environments, offering accuracy and repeatability.

Automatic Box Cutter - Big Sky Engineering, Inc

SITUATION

The purchasing customer desired to cut boxes at a rate of 15+ Boxes Per Minute. The machine’s requirements include being completely autonomous aside from switching the machine into producing using the HMI and hard-wired pushbuttons. Transfer conveyors will automatically shuttle the boxes on and off the machine conveyor.

STATION IMPLEMENTATION

Conveyors- Infeed Automated conveyors flawlessly move the boxes through the box-cutting machine. Boxes accumulate as needed before entering the robot cutting area.
Box Cutting- Box locate and clamps secure the box in the cutting position. The Fanuc robot activates, cutting the box at the desired setpoint. A blade check is performed in milliseconds following each cutting cycle. The box is released, and the following box enters the clamps and locates.
Outfeed Conveyors- The out-feed conveyors feature dual outbound transfer conveyors. The automated sequence positions boxes at the furthest open offload location.

DESIGN FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS

Fanuc SR-6ia Robot
Dual Offload Conveyor Transfer Stations.
Allen-Bradley Human Machine Interface
Multiple Plexi Viewing Windows
End Of Arm Tool Blade Inspection
Powered Roller In-feed & Out-feed Conveyors
Adjustable Automated Cutting Controls with Simple To Identify Diagrams

Machine Dimensions: 15’L x 5’W x 8’H

Power Requirements: 240 VAC, Single Phase, 30 Amp

Pneumatic Requirements: None