Solutions
IoT Solutions for Machining Lines

Case.06Improving productivity and work quality by using robots
- Automation
 - Digital twin
 - Individual equipment
 - Overall line
 - Overall factory
 
Issues
Workpieces are handled manually, which leads to human error. (End users)
It takes time to set up lines when replacing manual labor with robots.
(Line/equipment design engineers)
Concern about maintenance of robots. (End users)
It takes time to set up lines when replacing manual labor with robots.
(Line/equipment design engineers)
Concern about maintenance of robots. (End users)
Solution
- Automate attachment/detachment and inter-process transfer of workpieces by combining robots, machine tools, and automated guided vehicles (AGV) (For end users)
 - Pre-verify line configuration with robots by using MELSOFT Gemini (For line/equipment design engineers)
 - Systematize robot maintenance by using the predictive and preventive maintenance functions of SmartPlus (For end users)
 
- *1Supported by MELFA FR series/CR series
 - *2Supported by MELFA Smart A type.
 - *3Supported by MELFA Smart B type.
 
Benefits
- Improve productivity and work quality by optimizing the entire engineering chain
 - Reduce line startup time
 - Reduce maintenance time