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How to Automate Low-Volume and High-Mix Applications

Robotics paired with advanced workholding can increase throughput, quality and profitability.

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Manufacturers tend to assume that only applications for high-volume, low-mix parts are suitable for automation and this may just be a myth.

“The thing to consider, is just like in machining, whether you’re going to do quick change vises or other workholding, you’ve got to make the same considerations for the end of your robot,” said John Lucier, automation manager at Methods Machine Tools.

In the video above, Lucier goes into detail about how manufacturers across a variety of industries can adapt automation to drive throughput, quality and profitability in their workholding operations.

For more information, visit www.methodsmachine.com.  

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James Anderton

Jim Anderton is the Director of Content for ENGINEERING.com. Mr. Anderton was formerly editor of Canadian Metalworking Magazine and has contributed to a wide range of print and on-line publications, including Design Engineering, Canadian Plastics, Service Station and Garage Management, Autovision, and the National Post. He also brings prior industry experience in quality and part design for a Tier One automotive supplier.