Technology update adds versatility

摘要

Re-engineering a straightforward robot palletising cell after only five years in operation may appear excessive, but for one manufacturer rethinking this operation, and utilising newer technology, has paid dividends. Myson Radiators is a manufacturer of steel panel automotive radiators. Six years ago it installed a three-robot palletising system which was capable of palletising 70% of its product range - in all over 923 variants of radiator. Robbie Forrest, process engineer at Myson, explains the need for change: "We learned from this system that the robots - three FANUC M410iA robots - were under-utilised and were reliant on the speed of the pallet feed conveyors and pallet dispensers. Palletising also relied on radiators being loaded accurately against mechanical stops onto an input conveyor.