Challenge
A Tier 1 automotive supplier won a contract from an automaker to produce a plastic part for the coolant system, so every part had to be leak tested. The part also needed light-duty assembly, laser marking, data collection and sortation.
Tooling had to be toolless quick-change with tooling ID, so the machine could take on model variants later. The customer asked for a turnkey project.
Solution
We designed, built and integrated the machine in-house, taking it through our full process: discovery, conception, proposal, kickoff, mechanical/electrical/pneumatic engineering, machining and fabrication, assembly, programming and run-off.
Results
The 18-week project delivered a turnkey machine that runs cycles under 60 seconds. An operator loads Zone 1 (tooling) while Zone 2 (robot and laser) marks parts and sorts them based on the leak test result from Zone 1.
- An intuitive HMI makes operation and diagnosis easy at a glance.
- Leveling casters make the machine easy to position and level.
- Guarding gives easy access to critical areas for maintenance and troubleshooting.
- A pendant mount keeps the robot pendant from damage when not in use.
- An integrated monitor and keyboard give instant access to laser marking profiles.
- The reject bin sits behind an interlocked door so an operator or supervisor can collect failed parts.
The machine lets our customer keep its promise to deliver quality, leak-free parts.
