A big contract is won by a manufacturer. The production requirement for each month increases however the facility isn’t equipped with more space or employees who have experience or more hours to work during the day. An increase in production for a short period might be possible, but adding another shift can introduce new demands for labor training, supervision, and quality control.

These scenarios reveal an crucial reason for robot automation. Robotics doesn’t just replace humans with machines. It can be used to modify the methods that manufacturers employ to use their current production capacity.

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Take a look at the time intervals between the products

Inefficient manufacturing is not always obvious. A worker could spend 15 seconds positioning the component and then 10 seconds putting on materials, and then a few seconds to move it onto the next stage. The time difference could seem minor for one component. These seconds add up when multiplied by thousands.

It is the same with the waste materials. The same is true for waste material.

Companies considering robotic automation Australia projects can benefit from examining these small, repeated losses before deciding what equipment they need. ASA’s needs analysis is designed to find bottlenecks, inefficiencies, quality issues, as well as other limitations to process that may affect an automation project.

A Robot Has to Fit the Process Around It

A robot is one of many engineering choices. Tools, guardings, controls as well as conveyors, sensors and fixtures could also be necessary. Engineers must consider the robot’s reach and payload, in addition to how it interacts with its environment and move about.

ASA provides conceptual development, design of systems and offline programming as part of its approach to robotic automation. Engineers can explore system configurations and estimate cycle times before the finalized system is placed on the floor of the factory. It’s especially useful when there is a limited space available or when the new robotics is required to be integrated with the production line.

The importance of repeatability when painting and dispensing

Controlled movement is essential for certain manufacturing processes. Imagine applying a coat to hundreds of parts. It’s not enough to finish every component quickly. It’s crucial to regulate the speed, distance, and movement of each component from beginning to very end.

ASA is a specialist in painting and dispensing solutions across industries including automotive and aerospace. In these industries, industrial robotic automation provides repeatable, programmed movements and reduces employee exposure to physically challenging or potentially hazardous processes.

An improved control over the waste material can also aid in productivity improvement by decreasing the amount of unneeded material that is consumed.

The System Still Needs People After Installation

Automation does not completely eliminate the requirement for expert manufacturing. The abilities needed to manage, maintain and run the process change.

Employees need to know how to operate equipment in a safe manner be aware of abnormal behavior as well as troubleshoot issues and conduct the necessary maintenance. Programs and processes can be adjusted later if the production needs alter.

ASA offers training on-site in safe operating, programming, and troubleshooting, in addition to mechanical and electrical maintenance. The company also provides servicing and support on a regular basis to assess equipment condition and address issues that may arise during the equipment’s operational lifespan.

Capacity is more than the ability to work faster

For Australian manufacturers, increasing capacity doesn’t necessarily mean purchasing larger buildings or adding workers to repetitive processes. The more important question to consider is whether your current production process can still be improved.

ASA has been developing and integrated automation solutions since 2002, assisting companies in Australia and projects in other countries. The method is based on analysis of needs with engineering, simulations FANUC robotic integration and training and also servicing.

Automation is not the aim. A good system will give an industry a tangible terms of increased reliability and quality, as well as safer processes, less waste, or additional capacity from the facility it operates.