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Introduction Cases

Case

Achieving both reduced operator burden and efficiency! NC Lathe Automation Case using a Collaborative Robot

Introduction Effect

Before: Picking material from the workpiece shelf
Cleaning with air blow, then chucking to the lathe
Returning to the workpiece shelf after machining is complete

After: Setting material on the workpiece shelf

Features

・Flexible switching between human work and robot operation
→Free space in front of the full-surface door

・One robot hand supports two processes
→Hand shape devised

Target Machine

Introduced Machine: NC Lathe Takisawa Machine Tool: TCN2100L6 (Front automatic door)
Introduced Robot: 10kg payload Collaborative Robot

Improving efficiency for two processes with one robot! NC Lathe Automation Case using a Traveling Axis and Multi-function Hand

Introduction Effect

Before: Picking material from the workpiece shelf
Cleaning with air blow, then chucking to the primary machining machine
Chucking to the secondary machining machine after primary machining is complete
Returning to the workpiece shelf after machining is complete

After: Setting material on the workpiece shelf

Features

・Flexible switching between human work and robot operation
→Free space in front of the full-surface door

・One robot hand supports two processes
→Hand shape devised

・Efficient utilization of the robot by adding a traveling axis
→One robot handles two lathes

Target Machine

Introduced Machine: NC Lathe Takisawa Machine Tool: TCN2100L3 2 units (Front automatic door)
Introduced Robot: 12kg payload Industrial Robot + 1-axis Traveling Cart

Automating three processes! NC Lathe Automation Case achieving Quality Improvement and Efficiency

Introduction Effect

Before: Setting material on the workpiece feeder
After machining is complete, picking from the bulk workpiece box → visual check, dimension measurement, washing
Storing in the workpiece box

After: Setting material on the workpiece feeder

Features

・Corrosion prevention for workpieces
→Addition of a small ultrasonic washing process

・Achieving accurate gripping
→Workpiece position recognition by image processing

・Automation of dimension measurement
→Recording measured values as needed and feeding back to the machine tool

・Automatic input of correction values
→Automatic input of correction values from measured values

Target Machine

Introduced Machine: NC Lathe Tsugami: M08J-Ⅱ (Bar specification)
Introduced Robot: 10kg payload Collaborative Robot

Automating Dimension Measurement in a Small Space! Stable Production with Graph Plotting and Correction Feedback

Introduction Effect

Before: Manual material supply
Periodic dimension measurement by human effort
Calculating correction values from dimensions and feeding back to the machine

After: Manual material supply

Features

・Does not interfere with human work
→Design allows for introduction in a small space

・Visualization of dimension change trends
→Measurement of workpiece outer diameter and graph plotting performed

・Automatic feedback of correction values for stable production
→Feedback of correction values from measured values to the machining machine

Target Machine

Introduced Machine: NC Lathe Takamatsu Machinery: XL-100 (Loader specification)
Introduced Robot: 0.75kg payload Mini Robot

Automatic Supply and Retrieval of up to 1000 pieces! NC Lathe Long-Hour Continuous Operation System

Introduction Effect

Before: Manual workpiece supply and retrieval
Periodic breakage check

After: Setting the material box

Features

・Does not interfere with human work
→Free space in front of the full-surface door

・Capable of continuous operation for 14 hours or more
→Automatic supply and retrieval of up to 1000+ workpieces

・Introduction of breakage detection
→Breakage detection installed that is easy for users to utilize as it operates with G-codes

・Device linkage with a single LAN cable
→No modification required on the machine side

Target Machine

Introduced Machine: NC Lathe Takamatsu Machinery: XC-100 (Loader specification)
Introduced Robot: 7-axis Linear Robot

High-Precision Picking with 3D Vision! Automatic Supply System for Bulk Workpieces

Introduction Effect

Before: Manual picking from wire basket
Grease supply

After: Setting material in the wire basket

Features

・Bulk picking from a wire basket
→Utilization of 3D vision

・Automation of grease supply work

Target Machine

Introduced Robot: 10kg payload Collaborative Robot

Monitoring Multiple Parameters! High-Precision Polishing Automation Case by Robot

Introduction Effect

Before: Manual polishing process

After: Setting the material

Features

・Supports polishing of high-mix, complex shapes
→Polisher work performed by robot

・3D shapes are also supported
→Creation of polishing paths using CAM

・Machining quality (good/bad) can be determined from the robot’s internal data
→Monitoring of multiple robot internal parameters

Target Machine

Introduced Robot: 14kg payload Collaborative Robot

Automating Individual Management and Identification too! 3D Measurement System by Collaborative Robot Equipped with a 2D Camera

Introduction Effect

Before: Manual measurement work

After: Setting the material

Features

・Hand shape supporting double-sided measurement
→Hand shape devised to enable measurement of plate-like products

・Individual management and identification of measurement data
→Individual identification recognition by robot’s camera

Target Machine

Introduced Robot: 4kg payload Collaborative Robot (with 2D camera)

Flow until IntroductionFlow

Inquiries by phone, email, etc.: Please feel free to contact us first. We will listen to your applications and challenges and take the first step toward the optimal proposal.

step 01

Hearing: We will carefully interview you about on-site challenges, current flow, and requests, and organize the direction of automation together.

Installation Site Confirmation / Feasibility Study: We will confirm the site as necessary and consider the feasibility of automation, including space and surrounding equipment.

Detailed Design: We design a concrete plan, including robot layout, system configuration, and cooperation with peripheral devices.

Quotation ~ Order Placement: We present a quotation based on the design content, and once you are satisfied, you formally place the order.

Delivery / After-Sales Support: Even after robot installation and startup, we provide support with a reliable support system, including operation guidance and handling of unexpected troubles.