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.

Filter Media Stacker - Big Sky Engineering, Inc

SITUATION

The purchasing customer expressed the desire to improve its Layered Filter Stacker. The existing Layered Filter Stacker design was of poor quality and produced an inconsistent product. The system redesign would be designed as a self-standing unit that will interface with the existing up and downstream equipment. The customer specifications required a tight working area and safety protocols to protect the machine operator and bystanders from all machine hazards. Big Sky produced a machine with an output that far exceeded customer expectations while mitigating all existing safety hazards.

OPPORTUNITY & IMPLEMENTATION

The project requirements included the machine to be completely autonomous. At its core, the requirements of this project required complex part inspection with a packaging rate of 30 meters per minute. The HMI (Human Machine Interface) is programmed for multiple recipes & features control overrides for all adjustable controls. All machine guarding was required by NFPA 79 and OSHA standards. The redesign allowed the machine to handle media lengths ranging from 6″ to 27″ and widths from 6″to 12″. All adjustable components use a center-justified adjustment. The control system was UL-certified. All equipment met NEC standards as specified by the customer.

DESIGN FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS

The HMI (Human Machine Interface) features dual language display capabilities.
30’ MPM (Meters Per Minute)
Stack Light Indicators and illuminated control buttons
The machine HMI uses customary pictures. All machine sequences can be operated in manual mode on the HMI.
Structural steel welded base frame
Infeed to rotary die conveyor feed
Rotary die cutter assembly
Hot melt adhesive applicator w/ 100lb tank
Infeed transfer feed conveyor with acceleration nip roller assembly
Independent conveyor speed control
Sheet collection star wheel flight mechanism
Servomotor controlled down-stacking elevator mechanism
Air nozzle jets assist
Cam-driven stack enhance tampers
Vertical lift of leading edge tamp mechanism
Stack take away and advance conveyor w/ stack position sensors
Staging exist conveyor for product transfer
Safety interlocked guard enclosure

Approximate Machine Dimensions: 46″ L x 212″ W x 100” H

Power Requirements: 480VAC, 3 Phase, 60A

Pneumatic Requirements: 80 PSI – 10.0 SCFM