When Great Minds Don’t Think Alike

Electricity, Electronic Fields

Electricity/Electronic Fields

Electricity and electronic fields require elaborate and complex work, yet a high percentage of tasks are still performed manually. A major issue faced is how to automate the processes of part loading, surface implementation, PCB assembly, unit assembly and shipment in order to reduce human error. e-F@ctory helps provide a solution to this issue by providing robots equipped with force sensors and work support systems.

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Part warehouse

Error-proofing

Issues
• Incorrect part selection/supply
• Process stops due to parts shortage

Solution
• Prevent mistakes with a work instruction system
• Advance notification of shortages with a status indicator

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Deburring/Polishing

Issues

• Complicated adjustments in order to machine workpieces of various shapes
• Tool wear

Solution

• Shorten start-up time with simple teaching

• Detect wear amount with a force sensor

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Unit assembly

Bolt-tightening support

Issues
• Incorrect assembly during high-mix, low-volume production
• Flexible support of production load fluctuations

Solution
• Prevent mistakes with a work instruction system
• Optimize to suit production status

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Inspection

Force sensor application

Issues

• Manual work by humans is required to connect connectors to inspection units

Solution

• Full automation of inspection process through introduction of a robot equipped with a force sensor

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Packaging

Issues

• Seal suited to workpiece, cutting operation and cut length correction necessary

Solution

• Simplification of equipment start-up with a seal/cut mechanism and correction function

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Progress management

ANDON

Issues
• Visualization of production status is time-consuming and cumbersome
• Can’t install status indicators for the sake of visualization alone

Solution
• Able to efficiently build and operate systems not only capable of status visualization on large screens, but also tablets and computers. Features a signage function to improve the added-value of the visualization system