machine tending System

This robotic pick-and-place system utilizes Fanuc 2D Vision to pick tape dispenser blades from a Graco G-Flex 1500 directional vibratory feeder. First, the Fanuc LR Mate 200iD robot loads the blades onto nests then sends a signal to trigger the Fanuc R1000iA robot to transfer these blades to the injection mold machine. If a part misloads into the nest, part detection sensors prompt the robot to remove the misplaced blade using a custom cylinder with a powerful magnet. The system has significantly improved cycle time, reduced blade misloads in the injection mold machine, boosted throughput, and minimized downtime.