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Bin Picking

Palletising of bulk blades for agricultural machinery

Settore

SECTOR:

Metalworking

Luogo

Location:

Reggio Emilia (RE), Italiy

Cliente

CUSTOMER

HT srl, a company specialising in the production of parts for agricultural machinery.

Esigenza

REQUIREMENT

To automate the process of picking bulk parts from two containers and palletising them on two different pallets, carrying out the operation as quickly as possible. In addition, interfacing with a LASIT laser marking station, model POWERMARK VP 200 SB 6U C3 G20.

Obiettivi

OBJECTIVES

  • Implementation of a bin picking project with a cycle time of 15 seconds
  • Emptying percentage of the two bins of 97/98% out of 3,000 pieces inside the bins
  • Efficiency and production improvement
HT srl needed a customised robotic automation solution to optimise the process of picking blades in bulk from metal containers and palletising them on two separate pallets. The system also had to integrate seamlessly with a LASIT POWERMARK VP 200 SB laser marker for marking components.

MAIN REQUIREMENTS TO BE MET

:

  • Automate automatic picking from bins
  • Maximum cycle time: 15 secondi
  • Bin emptying >97% su 3.000 pezzi
  • ll integration with LASIT system and marker
  • Reduce human error and increase production line efficiency

THE ROBO FEED SOLUTION: CUSTOMISED BIN PICKING

After the initial meeting with the customer, our technical team designed a compact, high-performance industrial robot cell equipped with:

  • CNC bin picking system based on 3D vision installed on a mobile track, capable of detecting the position of bulk parts
  • Robot Fanuc M20iD-25 with a wrist load of 25 kg and a reach of over 1831 mm
  • Magnetic gripper, software-calibratable based on the weight of the piece to avoid multiple grips
  • Modular structures for access with pallet trucks and ergonomic pallet management
  • Software developed by our team for dynamic management of palletising strategies

Each stage of the process has been designed to ensure flexibility, safety and compatibility with existing CNC systems.

PROSP 2 ok
PROSP ok

INTEGRATION WITH LASIT MARKING MACHINE

The solution has been designed to communicate with the LASIT laser marking machine via digital signals. A rotary table system manages the marking cycle in masked time, ensuring:

  • Total safety and no light contamination
  • Operational continuity without stopping the robot
  • Removal of marked parts ready for palletising
LASIT 3 ok
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PIANTA 1 ok
LASIT 2 ok

LASIT marker

HT visione 3D foto con il cellulare 24
VISIO 3 ok
VISIO 4 ok
VISIO 1 ok
VISIO 2_ok

KEYENCE 3D VISION

To ensure fast and reliable automatic picking of bulk parts, the cell has been equipped with the Keyence CV-X RB-1200 3D vision system, an advanced robot guidance technology that combines precision, speed and ease of use.
Equipped with four cameras and structured light, the system captures over 130 images in 0.5 seconds, identifying the 3D position of parts even in the presence of disorder, tilt or low contrast.
The Keyence system optimises the robot cycle by reducing setup times, thanks to automatic trajectory calculation and integrated simulation. With no need for an external PC and compliant with industrial cyber security standards, the Keyence system is the ideal solution for CNC robotic bin picking applications with high efficiency and reliability requirements.

THE RESULTS AND ADVANTAGES OF THE ROBO FEED BIN PICKING SOLUTION

The solution developed by ROBO FEED not only fully met HT Srl's requirements, but exceeded expectations in terms of performance and efficiency. The actual average cycle time was less than 12 seconds, compared to the 15 seconds required, while emptying efficiency reached 99% of the parts in the bins, exceeding the initial target of 97%. The system integrates advanced but intuitive software, configurable with customised recipes and flexible palletising strategies, adaptable to each production batch. The robotic cell proved to be compact, customisable and easily integrated with existing CNC systems and infrastructure. The result is a measurable and rapid ROI, thanks to the reduction in manual activities, less machine downtime and a significant increase in production efficiency.

RoboFeed parameters comparison
Parameter Customer request RoboFeed result Delta
Average cycle time ≤ 15 seconds < 12 seconds ✓ 20% better
Emptying percentage ≥ 97% 99% ✓ +2% above target
Operational efficiency Needs improvement High and stable ✓ Target exceeded
System compatibility Integration required Full integration ✓ No system changes needed
Software interface Easy recipe management Intuitive and flexible ✓ Customizable

We expected a solution that would meet our targets in terms of time and precision, but ROBO FEED did even more: it improved cycle time by 20% and achieved an emptying rate of over 99%. All this with an interface that is easy to use, even for our inexperienced operators. It is rare to find a supplier so aligned with our objectives and with a real ability to listen.

G.S. - CEO

CONCLUSIONE: MASSIMA EFFICIENZA CON RISULTATI TANGIBILI

With ROBO FEED, you have a concrete solution for automating the picking of bulk parts, optimising cycle time and integrating marking and palletising into a single compact system.
Advanced 3D technology, custom design and ease of management: everything you need to transform your production without disrupting your existing plant.

DO YOU WANT TO AUTOMATE BULK PARTS PICKING?

Are you looking for a bin picking designed for your production?
Our team can help you automate the process without disrupting your existing plant, improving operational efficiency and ensuring a clear ROI. Contact us for a free consultation and find out how ROBO FEED can support you.