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.

Cleated Incline Trough Conveyor - Big Sky Engineering, Inc

SITUATION

The customer needed an inclined cleated conveyor to handle 3,000+ boxes per hour, feeding a baler with both normal and bypass run modes.

SOLUTION

Normal Mode- Accepts boxes from a horizontal belted conveyor and elevates them on cleats, with side walls to keep stacked boxes from falling and roughly 24″ of width for bulk flow.
Bypass Mode- If the baler stops accepting boxes, the conveyor pivots down and reverses direction, sending boxes into the gap between the baler and the wall instead.

DESIGN FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS

Incline cleated conveyor with side walls
Bypass mode with manual pivot
Energy-efficient idle and standby modes
Allen-Bradley PLC control package with color PanelView Plus HMI

Approximate Machine Dimensions: 16’L x 4’W x 12’H

Power Requirements: 480 VAC, 3-Phase, 20A

Cleated Incline Trough Conveyor for Product Waste

Cleated Incline Trough Conveyor for Product Waste

SITUATION

SOLUTION

DESIGN FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS

Cleated Incline Trough Conveyor for Product Waste