Custom Robot Systems & Mechanical Solutions
Pushing the boundaries of robotic integration and advanced automation.
About Our Work
We specialize in both custom mechanical automation and robotic integration, providing turnkey solutions for a wide range of automation challenges. As an authorized FANUC robot installer, we design and build complete robotic cells while also engineering mechanical systems for tasks unsuited to standard robots. What sets us apart is our in-house manufacturing, eliminating the need for outsourcing. If a change is needed—like modifying an end-of-arm tool—we can machine it immediately on our 5-axis, ensuring rapid adjustments. Our laser-cut cells deliver a clean, OEM-style finish, and every project is first developed in SolidWorks to create precise virtual working cells before production.
Featured Projects
Automated Tapping Machine
This advanced mechanical automation system features a custom-designed feeder and tapping mechanism, developed specifically for high-volume production of a custom aircraft part. The system leverages an advanced PLC for precise control of all mechanical functions, ensuring reliable and repeatable performance. An intuitive HMI provides real-time monitoring and easy operation, reducing the need for extensive training and minimizing downtime. Overall, this solution is a robust integration of engineering and process control, tailored to meet the demanding standards of aerospace manufacturing.
Glass Handling Robot
This advanced glass robot handling cell is engineered for the safe and efficient automation of large glass panels. The system transfers glass from an inbound conveyor to a processing machine, and then a second robot removes the glass and places it on an outbound conveyor. A custom-designed end-of-arm tool, engineered and fabricated in-house, precisely meets the specifications of the machines it services. This automation solution not only enhances productivity but also mitigates the risks associated with manual handling of fragile glass, ensuring a safer and more reliable operation..
Hole and Milling Robot for 3D Shapes
This advanced robotic drilling system is designed to create hundreds of precise holes in complex 3D parts. It uses a versatile router head with tool-changing capability and is mounted in an inverted configuration above a custom fixture table that securely holds parts in alignment with the CAD model’s specifications. An additional calibration step further refines the drilling parameters to ensure consistent accuracy. A sophisticated vision system then verifies each drilled hole in real time and logs quality data, streamlining process optimization. This integrated approach significantly enhances production efficiency while maintaining the high precision required in modern manufacturing.
Machine and Forging Robotic Cell
This integrated robot cell automates the transfer of parts from a Swiss lathe into a heater, where they undergo a critical thermal process. Once the heating cycle completes, a second robot retrieves the parts and places them into a forge, ensuring a seamless process. The system offloads the processed components onto two trays, facilitating smooth material handling throughout the line. This arrangement minimizes manual intervention and supports lights-out manufacturing for continuous, unattended operation. By combining precise robotic control with automated material flow, the solution significantly enhances production efficiency and reliability.
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Fontana, CA 92335
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