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workstations to fully automated machine tending robotics cells . One major constraint is our high mix of part types , sizes and materials making all designs extremely challenging ,” he elaborates .
Automated systems
KAC ’ s first significant A & R success story was a concept initiated many years ago by Reed and his team to simultaneously load and unload parts into a CNC machine in record time . The system can carry up to 60 parts in a single batch , and the chip-to-chip cycle time averages between ten and 15 seconds . With this system , considering a CNC operation of 15 mins , the total runtime for a fully loaded system is around 15 hours of unattended operation , which is ideal for the company ’ s targeted mode of operation and is greatly impacting the production throughput of many of its processes .
“ For the past few years , we have been fulfilling our production requirements by developing highly efficient and integrated tending machines , including Fanuc robots and other ancillary sub-systems , creating a well-oiled multi-stage structure of automated systems capable of running several combined steps in our processes ,” he continues .
“ Gains in greater quality and productivity are realized by augmenting the duration of production with unattended extended hours at reduced cost and increased production volumes . Future projects are to reduce and combine manufacturing steps , implementing automation with limited tooling for higher and faster adaptability and increase continuous running hours on the assets .”
Alongside technological innovation to enhance production , KAC values its workforce and their respective valuable contribution . CareerSource Florida provides workforce
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