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.

Tote Shaker - Big Sky Engineering, Inc

SITUATION

The purchasing customer expressed the desire to create a Tote Shaking machine that will stage, shake, and position the totes autonomously. The machine requirements included the machine to handle various weights of parts. Safety systems will shield the machine operator and bystanders from all safety hazards.

OPPORTUNITY & IMPLEMENTATION

Final Station Summary:
Gaylord Infeed- The gaylord in-feed allows staging of the incoming gaylord until current operations are complete. Safety Light Curtains Protect the operator from inside machine hazards.
Tote Shaking- The Tote Shaking station grips the tote and pivots the totes in a back-and-forth motion.
Operator Control- Led Pushbuttons ensure the operator can start the machine from the opposing side of the HMI. The HMI allows the operator to change recipes and parameters quickly.
Shaker Completion- An out-feed staging area allows for a gaylord to be present until the operators can offload the gaylord. Safety Light Curtains protect the machine operator from inside machine hazards.

DESIGN FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS

Safety Guard Enclosure
Interface of overhead deceleration dispenser
Entry & Exit Safety Light Curtains
Positive Stop Mechanisms
Adjustable Shaker Side Guards
Empty/Full Gaylord Staging Zones
The machine’s HMI uses customary pictures & buttons for control overrides. All machine sequences can be
operated in manual mode on the HMI. Current cycle rates and station information are displayed on the main
screen display.

Approximate Machine Dimensions: 25’L x 7’W x 13’H

Power Requirements: 120 VAC, Single Phase, 15A