Machining and Customized Handling of Cast Parts

This project provides a  process line for large castings for an automotive application. Key components of this fully integrated system include material handling automation to and from Horizontal Machining Centers, integration with several custom process centers, and verification inspection for finished parts.

System Features

• Throughput: 30 parts per hour
• Achievement of extremely high tolerances (2-3 microns)
• Fully automated system
• Capable of running multiple part types simultaneously

System Technologies

Custom Automation

• Washer; Dryer
• Robotic and servo-driven de-burr stations
• Verification inspection
• Auto assembly
• Leak testing
• Robotic loading/unloading of Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
• Thermal stabilization of parts during machining processes

Integration

• ABB Robotics
• Horizontal Machining Centers
• CMM
• Pin Stamp Marking of CMM outputs
• Vision Inspection