Sheet-Metal Factory Robot Cell
Zero-downtime SCADA modernization with Siemens WinCC and OPC UA architecture, enabling real-time OEE analytics and energy monitoring.
🎯 Challenge / Goal
Manually feeding 2000x6000 mm sheets into the laser caused safety incidents. Single-shift output capped capacity. Press-brake operators were developing repetitive-strain injuries. Manual palletization after QC caused shipment errors.
⚙️ Solution Applied
A high-payload FANUC M-900iA/260L handles raw sheet infeed and finished-part offload. Camera-based part localization guarantees micron-accurate placement into the Amada ENSIS laser via PROFINET robot-machine handshake. A second FANUC M-20iA palletizes press-brake output after QR-code scan verification. Local cell HMI is Mitsubishi GT25 while full telemetry flows into the plant SCADA.
📈 Results
- ✓True 24/7 lights-out production achieved
- ✓Raw material scrap: 3.2% → 0.8%
- ✓Workplace injury risk completely eliminated
- ✓4,200 extra production hours per month
- ✓Investment payback period: 11 months
🔧 Technologies Used
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