Automation to cut costs?

on March 21, 2023

When the topic of automation comes up cutting costs is always part of the conversation. More often than not people do not understand the full scope of what this means.

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Automation to resolve problems?

on March 9, 2023

There are many reasons to look into automation. The list of reasons can be endless but I want to touch on a few of the more common. My goal is to answer some of the questions many have but do not know who to ask or have faith they will get honest answers. These are just some of the more common ones and by no means a full list. If you have your own questions as always please feel free to ask and I am happy to answer.

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Steps involved in automating finishing

on February 23, 2023

What are the main issues or points that need addressed?

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Mirror Polishing

on February 15, 2023

What do you need to know when it comes to automating mirror polishing?

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Robotics in automation

on January 18, 2023

Automation in many ways can be a great help but it causes fear and worry.

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New installation this week

on July 21, 2022

As a change of pace I thought I would share an installation that started this week.

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The very basics of polishing

on May 24, 2022

Often when I am asked about polishing I find that there are some basics that folks are not aware of. As with all things every one will have their own way and I am no different. Some people will spend 5 years polishing pipe and find a way that works great due to the volume and time they invest. I tend to touch all manner of items so my experience tends to be more varied. I do not offer this as the carved in stone rule but rather the results of that varied experience over many years and parts.

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What can you automate?

on March 29, 2022

I often get the question of what can you automate. So I will give a few examples here of things you can as well as a few basic tips.

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Robots in fabricated kitchen products

on March 3, 2022

Here we will look at an application where fabricated sinks, counters and other trim parts were finished with a robotic cell. The parts were long term items the company produces where a reduction in labor and an increase in volume were needed. Both were had with a single robot with a tool changer. The ability to grind the weld then shift to blending the finish are one of the reasons robots work so well. It is not a matter of one aspect getting addressed but rather the entire process.

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Lets talk about labor

on March 1, 2022

When you start to look into automation be it a finishing application, welding or any number of other processes labor tends to be at the top of the list. There are some things you should keep in mind as you go through the process.

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