Automation
In our world of progress and innovation, automation leads to ultimate efficiency. Our customized automation solutions provide you with a Competitive advantage and revolutionize your processes. We take on the development, planning, and implementation of solutions that increase your productivity, reduce errors, and lower costs. Together with us, you can embark on the path to the future.
Rotary table
- Assembly processes on a rotary table involving various components, which perform defined tasks at selected stations, as well as inspection procedures for finished components.
- Component feeding via a rotary table (Cycle 1: An operator places a component - Cycle 2: An additional task is automatically performed - Cycle 3: A robot removes the component and moves it to the main work process)
- Automated feeding and positioning of components or products on the rotary table and rotation of the rotary table for access to different assembly positions
- Precise alignment of components or products for accurate assembly and integration of grippers, tools, or other assembly fixtures for efficient assembly
- Programming of assembly sequences and processes for the automated execution of assembly tasks
- Monitoring of assembly quality through measurements, inspections, or image processing systems
- Automatic detection and sorting out of faulty assemblies
- Capture, evaluation, and documentation of assembly results for quality verification and traceability purposes
- Training and education of operators for safe and efficient operation of the system, as well as technical support, maintenance, and servicing
WT circulation systems with cell solutions
- An interlinked assembly system of various individual stations connected by a conveyor system.
- Design and planning of assembly systems with WT circulation systems for the efficient and flexible assembly of components or products
- Integration of WT circulation systems for the automated transport of workpiece carriers between different assembly stations
- Development and construction of assembly cells for specific assembly and processing steps within the WT circulation system
- Programming and control of the assembly system for synchronized and precise processes along the WT circulation system
- Automated feeding and positioning of components or products on the workpiece carriers in the assembly cells
- Integration of robot-assisted assembly processes in the assembly cells for automated component assembly
- Monitoring and control of assembly quality using sensors, inspections or image processing systems
- Automatic detection and sorting out of faulty components or products
- Capture, evaluation, and documentation of assembly results for quality verification and traceability purposes
- Adaptation of the assembly system to different component variants, production volumes and assembly requirements
Screw assembly systems
- Selection and integration of the appropriate screwing system based on specific requirements
- Automated feeding and positioning of components in the screwdriving system
- Precise and reliable screwing of the components with the required screws
- Adaptation of the screwdriving system to different component geometries, screw types and sizes
- Programming and control of the machine for reproducible screwdriving processes
- Monitoring of screwing quality through torque measurement or angle measurement
- Automatic detection of faulty screw connections and sorting out of components
Riveting systems
- Various rivet bodies are riveted at desired positions, and an overhang measurement is performed to determine the final rivet head height. The riveting force is flexible, adjustable, and can be adjusted. It is usually a pneumatically guided riveting process, or for higher forces, an electrically guided riveting process.
- Selection and integration of the suitable riveting system based on specific requirements
- Automated feeding and positioning of components in the riveting system
- Precision and reliable fastening of rivets in the components
- Adaptation of the riveting system to different component geometries and sizes
- Programming and control of the machine for reproducible riveting processes
- Monitoring of rivet quality through measurement of insertion forces or visual inspection
- Automatic sorting out or marking of faulty rivet connections
- Capture, evaluation, and documentation of riveting results for quality verification
- Monitoring and maintenance of the riveting system for smooth and reliable operation
- Education and training of operators for safe and efficient handling of the riveting system
- Technical support, maintenance and servicing of riveting systems
- Adherence to safety standards and regulations in operating the machine
Milling machines
- Selection and integration of the appropriate automated milling machine based on the specific requirements
- Programming and control of the automated milling machine for the desired processing operations for individual products
- Precise machining of workpieces by milling, drilling, thread cutting and much more.
- Monitoring and optimization of milling processes for maximum efficiency and precision
- Adaptation of the milling machine to different materials, workpiece sizes and geometries
- Utilization of CNC control systems for automated and reproducible machining processes
- Installation of tool changers for fast and efficient milling tool changes
- Quality control and measurement of machined workpieces to ensure precision
- Monitoring and maintenance of the milling machine for smooth and reliable uptime
- Training and instruction of operators for safe and efficient operation of the automated milling machine
- Technical support, maintenance, and upkeep of the machining/manufacturing facility
- Adherence to safety standards and regulations in handling the automated milling machine
Lathe machines
- Selection and integration of the appropriate automated lathe based on the specific requirements
- Programming and controlling the automated lathe for the desired machining operations on a product
- Precise machining of rotating workpieces by turning, threading, drilling and much more.
- Monitoring and optimization of turning processes for maximum precision and surface quality
- Adaptation of the lathe to different materials, workpiece sizes, and geometries
- Utilization of CNC control systems for automated and reproducible machining processes
- Utilization of CNC control systems for automated and reproducible machining processes
- Quality control and measurement of machined workpieces to ensure precision
- Quality control and measurement of machined workpieces to ensure precision
- Training and instruction of operators for the safe and efficient operation of the automated lathe
- Technical support, maintenance, and upkeep of the machining/manufacturing facility
- Adherence to safety standards and regulations in handling the automated lathe
Automated brush deburring machines
- Automated feeding and positioning of workpieces in the machine
- Deburring of workpieces through the use of specialized brushes or grinding tools
- Removal of sharp edges, burrs, or unwanted material residues
- Adjustment of the machine to different workpieces in terms of size, shape, and material
- Adjustment of deburring parameters such as brush pressure, rotational speed, and feed rate
- Utilization of automatic tool changers for various deburring tools
- rogramming and controlling the machine for reproducible deburring processes
- Monitoring of deburring quality through visual inspection or measurement of the workpieces
- Automatic sorting out or marking of faulty workpieces
- Capture, evaluation, and documentation of deburring results for quality verification
- Monitoring and maintenance of the machine for smooth and reliable operation
- Training and instruction of operators for safe and efficient handling of the machine
Leakage testing
- Checking for tightness in products intended to be filled with a gas medium in their end application and verifying long-term stability
- Testing of products that must exhibit defined tightness under special stresses and conditions
- Design and conception of specialized leak testing systems
- Integration of leak testing into existing production lines or as a standalone unit
- Development of customized testing methods and protocols for customers
- Selection and integration of sensors, measuring instruments and testing technologies
- Conducting functional tests and commissioning of leak testing systems
- Training and instruction of operators for safe and efficient operation
- Customization and further development of leak testing systems according to customer requirements
- Technical support, maintenance, and servicing of testing equipment
- Documentation of test results and reporting to customers and internal stakeholders
- Compliance with standards, regulations, and quality standards in the field of leak testing
Pressure testing
- Testing of products that must be tested and verified for functionality, safety, and stability under specific pressure and conditions
- Conception and design of specialized pressure testing systems
- Integration of pressure testing into existing production lines or as a standalone unit
- Development of customized testing methods and protocols for various applications
- Selection and integration of pressure sensors, measuring instruments, and pressure testing technologies
- Conducting functional tests and commissioning of pressure testing systems
- Training and instruction of operators for safe and efficient operation
- Customization and integration of pressure holding and safety systems
- Technical support, maintenance, and servicing of testing equipment
- Documentation of test results and reporting to customers and internal stakeholders
- Compliance with norms, regulations and quality standards in the field of pressure testing
Comparative testing
- Automatic comparison of all desired parts with the defined template.
- Automatic determination of whether a part is OK (Okay) or NOK (Not Okay).
- Efficient and automated inspection of the product based on the defined standard.
- Integration of comparison testing into existing production lines or as a standalone unit
- Development of customized testing methods and protocols for comparison testing
- Selection and integration of sensors, measuring instruments, and testing technologies
- Analysis and evaluation of the measurement results to determine deviations or differences
- Creation of reports and documentation of the comparison test results
- Customization and optimization of comparison testing systems for specific applications
- Technical support, maintenance, and servicing of testing equipment
Attendance check
- Camera or sensor check to verify if a desired component is in the specified position
- Utilization of sensors such as infrared, ultrasonic, or cameras to detect the presence of a product
- Definition and programming of rulesets or algorithms for product presence detection
- Integration of presence detection into existing systems or standalone units
- Flexible adjustment of parameters such as detection range, sensitivity, and response time
- Real-time monitoring and evaluation of the captured data from the inspection process
- Triggering actions or notifications upon detection of product presence or absence
- Automatic capture of counts or statistics on presence times
- Customization and optimization of presence detection according to specific requirements
- Technical support, maintenance, and servicing of presence detection systems
Functional testing
- All possible functions, process flows, or products can be tested, mapped, triggered, and tested. For this purpose, various test media can be used:
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- Robot + gripper
- Camera systems
- Handling systems
- Measurement of opening force and verification of opening position when using a robot (XY direction)
- Automated execution of the test for qualitative assessment, as well as real-time capture and evaluation of test results with logging and documentation of the test outcomes for quality assurance or traceability
- Definition and programming of test procedures and test sequences for specific functions
- Selection and integration of suitable test equipment, sensors or testing systems
- Customization and configuration of the testing equipment for the components or products being tested
- Automated execution of functional tests according to the defined test procedures
- Comparison of the measured results with predefined target values or reference standards, and automatic classification of the components or products as either faultless or faulty
- Triggering of actions such as alarm notifications, sorting, or rejection in case of faulty parts
- Adaptation and optimization of the functional test according to the specific requirements
Object inspection
- Development and design of specialized inspection systems for object inspection
- Integration of object inspection automation into existing production lines or standalone units
- Definition and programming for object inspection automation and parameterization for the desired features and functions
- Selection and integration of sensors, image processing systems, or measurement technologies
- Capture and analysis of data, measurement results, or image analyses, and classification of objects according to predefined criteria such as faulty or faultless.
- Triggering of actions such as sorting, ejection, or alarm alerts for faulty objects, along with logging and documentation of test results for quality assurance or traceability
- Customization and optimization of object inspection according to specific requirements