Determining the scope of an automation system involves trying to anticipate a facilitys future needs, and system design, assembly and installation can include long lead times and significant expense.
Manufacturing automation technology boosts productivity, profitability and global competitiveness. However, many shops are reluctant to commit to an automation system because of concerns about flexibility and cost. Determining the scope of an automation system involves trying to anticipate a facility’s future needs, and system design, assembly and installation can include long lead times and significant expense.
The System 3R Transformer modular automation system from GF Machining Solutions addresses those concerns. The system is expandable and scalable; a shop can begin with automation of one or two machines and then easily expand the cell to include as many as 12 stations. The systems adaptability and flexibility ensure that it will never be too specialized or too small to meet a facilitys future requirements.
OEM automation systems often are designed to integrate certain machine tool brands or styles. The open architecture approach of the Transformer system permits integration of differing manufacturing technologies including mills and turning centers, EDM machines, measurement devices and even parts cleaning equipment. Unconstrained by compatibility issues, individual operations can be optimized and incorporated to achieve full automation of an entire process.
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Original Article From: 6/19/2014 Production Machining, Chris Felix ,
Determining the scope of an automation system involves trying to anticipate a facilitys future needs, and system design, assembly and installation can include long lead times and significant expense.
Manufacturing automation technology boosts productivity, profitability and global competitiveness. However, many shops are reluctant to commit to an automation system because of concerns about flexibility and cost. Determining the scope of an automation system involves trying to anticipate a facilitys future needs, and system design, assembly and installation can include long lead times and significant expense.
The System 3R Transformer modular automation system from GF Machining Solutions addresses those concerns. The system is expandable and scalable; a shop can begin with automation of one or two machines and then easily expand the cell to include as many as 12 stations. The systems adaptability and flexibility ensure that it will never be too specialized or too small to meet a facilitys future requirements.
OEM automation systems often are designed to integrate certain machine tool brands or styles. The open architecture approach of the Transformer system permits integration of differing manufacturing technologies including mills and turning centers, EDM machines, measurement devices and even parts cleaning equipment. Unconstrained by compatibility issues, individual operations can be optimized and incorporated to achieve full automation of an entire process.
Read more from Modern machine Shop article: (click here)
Original Article From: 6/19/2014 Production Machining, Chris Felix ,
