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.

Closure Inspection Machine - Big Sky Engineering, Inc

SITUATION

The purchasing customer desired to inspect closure detects using 3-D, 2-D, and pericentric inspection systems. The machine requirements included the machine to handle a large variety of colored closures. The machine requirements included producing at a rate of 120+ Closures Per Minute.

OPPORTUNITY & IMPLEMENTATION

Integrated Closure Sorter/Feeders- A bulk hopper supplies the elevator with closure parts. The elevator delivers the closures into the feeder bowl. The feeder bowl orientates the caps into the in-feed track assembly.
Micrometer Inspection- Closures enter the dial wheel #1. The Micrometer inspection is activated. If the closure fails, the micrometer inspection rejects air blast triggers. The rejected parts then accumulate in a bulk bin outside of the machine.
Pericentric Inspection- Closures pass under the pericentric inspection lens, If the closure fails, the micrometer inspection rejects air blast triggers. The rejected parts then accumulate in a bulk bin outside of the machine at reject station 1.
2D Inspection- Closures travel under the 2-D inspection system, If the closure fails, the micrometer inspection rejects air blast triggers. The rejected parts then accumulate in a bulk bin outside of the machine at reject station 2.
3D Inspection– Closures travel under the 3D inspection system, If the closure fails, the micrometer inspection rejects air blast triggers. The rejected parts then accumulate in a bulk bin outside of the machine at reject station 2.

DESIGN FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS

3 Part Inspection Displays
Dual Reject stations & chutes.
Allen-Bradley Human Machine Interface
Upper and Lower Inspection Windows.
Multiple USB QuickPorts
Belted conveyor with encoder feedback
Structural Steel Welded Frame
Belted conveyor with encoder feedback
Structural Steel Welded Frame

Machine Dimensions: 33’L x 5’W x 8’H

Power Requirements: 480 VAC, 3 Phase, 30 Amp