Automated handling of metal clips: flexibility, precision, and compact layout for the home appliance industry.
Case Study: the parts managed by this application are metal latch components for seat belt systems, available in two mirror-image versions.
The Challenge
- Handle reflective metal clips, ensuring effective separation and feeding without overlapping or jamming.
- Ensure high production throughput with continuous and reliable flow, avoiding downtime even with complex or irregular shapes.
- Maintain high quality standards throughout the entire assembly process.
- Optimize production layout with a compact solution that doesn’t compromise performance or productivity.
The Solution
- Two FlexiBowl® 650 units for handling components with complex shapes.
- FANUC LR Mate 200iD robot for fast and precise operations.
- Integrated FlexiVision® system for accurate clip recognition.
- Placement onto linear track to ensure correct alignment in the downstream process.
The Benefit
- Speed: continuous feeding with significant reduction in downtime caused by overlapping clips.
- Quality: optimized production process while maintaining high-quality standards in every cycle.
- Flexibility: efficient handling of complex and irregular parts with minimal manual intervention.
- Optimized layout: maximizes space utilization without compromising performance.