A partial list of Machining projects

Automatic Regroove Lathe

Developed a 3 axis lathe that automatically finds the location of a deformed groove in the shaft of a starter armature and then re-cut the groove.  Runs 20 plus different part types.  Part and inspection parameters edited buy operator.  Camera used for finding the deformed groove, screening defective parts and inspecting the cutting tool tip.

Rotor Varnish Cell

Overall process; automatic robotic load of varnish system (RF heater, varnish bath & drying tower).  Automatic unload of drying tower, automatic robotic loading/unloading secondary operations, measurement system & CNC lathes. Automatic change over of up to 35 different parts.  Operator can edit parameters (i.e. heat settings, part inspection parameters, etc.) for all parts.  CNC lathes are used to turn the slip rings to the proper size and surface finish.
Cell contains a rotor accumulator, robots, automatic measurement systems, CNC lathes & secondary operation machines, several camera systems for locating parts and/or inspecting them.

Robotic FMS Cells

2 FMS cells for machining and SPC inspection of the IBM 3390 mainframe disk drive housings (aprox. 22” x 12” x 8”). Parts loaded into machining center fixtures within plus/minus .005” TIR with robots that had plus/minus .014” repeatability. Robotic loading increased throughput and reduced job related injuries along with insurance costs.
Each cell included 6 twin palette horizontal machining centers (4 axis), a gantry robot (4000 IPM, 6 axis, 50’ x 14’ x 6’ work envelope), various precision fixtures, powered conveyors, part inspection and color graphic operator interfaces.