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 customer wanted to cut boxes at a rate of 15+ boxes per minute. The machine needed to run autonomously, aside from switching into production mode via the HMI and hard-wired pushbuttons, with transfer conveyors automatically shuttling boxes on and off the machine.

SOLUTION

Conveyors- Infeed conveyors move boxes through the cutting machine, accumulating them as needed before they enter the robot cutting area.
Box Cutting- Clamps locate and secure the box in position while a Fanuc robot cuts it at the programmed setpoint, running a blade check within milliseconds of each cut before releasing the box and locating the next one.
Outfeed Conveyors- Dual outbound transfer conveyors automatically position finished boxes at the nearest open offload location.

DESIGN FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS

Fanuc SR-6iA robot
Dual offload conveyor transfer stations
Allen-Bradley HMI
Multiple plexi viewing windows
End-of-arm tool blade inspection
Powered roller in-feed and out-feed conveyors
Adjustable automated cutting controls with easy-to-read diagrams

Machine Dimensions: 15’L x 5’W x 8’H

Power Requirements: 240 VAC, Single-Phase, 30A

Pneumatic Requirements: None

High-Speed Robotic Box Cutter – 15+ Boxes/Min

High-Speed Robotic Box Cutter – 15+ Boxes/Min

SITUATION

SOLUTION

DESIGN FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS