Automation
Incorporating automation into your business model is more important today than it has ever been. Labor challenges continue to plague almost every market and there is no end in sight. Labor shortages are being experienced industrywide, and even when fully staffed, retention becomes an issue. While skilled personnel will always be important, the best solution is an automation strategy that works collaboratively with people to keep operations running and efficient.
Machine Tending
Machine tending is one of the fastest and easiest automation options for many companies, while offering the fastest return-on-investment. They can be ideal for both high mix/low production, or high-volume production of just a part or two. CENTRIC offers several options for Machine Tending, depending upon the objectives and budgets of the customer.
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CENTRIC solutions can utilize either Collaborative Robots (COBOTS) or Industrial Robots. We can walk you through the pros and cons of each option, and then propose the best solution for your company's needs.
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With one of our basic Machine Tending solutions, your company can be realizing the benefits of an automation solution within months, rather than the long lead times required for a complex automation solution.
If your company requires a more customized or complicated automation solution involving multiple operations for a machining cell or lights out operation, there are many more aspects that need to be considered. CENTRIC can work with customers to discuss the various factors involved, can determine the full scope of your needs for that cell, and whether your company has the processes and environment to attain this level of automation.
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CENTRIC can develop a custom solution that works for your needs. Whether that means one, two, or more machines and operations, we can design an efficient and productive cell with just the features that your application requires.
This type of automation is more customized than a simply machine tending solution and thus it requires a longer timeframe as well as a higher budget.
Cell Automation
Fully Automated Systems
A fully automated system can incorporate multiple machines and robots, infeed/outfeed conveyors, washing or marking systems, part inspection and much more. These highly complex systems must account for many factors including thermal control, coolant supply, tool wear/replacement and much more.
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CENTRIC can help you implement a fully automated system for a new or existing project to help you maximize your profit. Given the complexity, these projects can require a much longer planning and implementation process that could mean up to a year-long investment in time and resources.
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