SITUATION
The customer needed to automate an otherwise manual process. The system will be required to cut 3 sides based on orientation and feed the downstream while maintaining a rate of 30+ boxes per minute.
OPPORTUNITY & IMPLEMENTATION
The goal for this project is to automate the current process for control, operator safety and labor reducing automation. The system will receive a box on the conveyor, automatically cut 3 sides based on orientation, and feed downstream.
DESIGN FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS
- Hugger Belts
- Actuated spindle motors with custom blades
- Energy efficient features (idle mode, Standby Mode)
- Allen Bradley PLC control package w/ color PanelView Plus HMI
- Infeed conveyor with side-shuttle singulation
Approximate Machine Dimensions: 12’L x 3’W x 7’H
Power Requirements: 480 VAC, 3 Phase, 30A
Pneumatic Requirements: 80PSI-5 SCFM