Project introduction:
Factory layout of an automated cup packing system. Development of a concept and design of a factory layout of an automated system for packing glass cups. Adaptation of the concept to the architectural features of the workplace and simulation of the main material flows to validate the performance requirements. Estimating the workload of collaborative robots and operators.
Project details:
Automating the process of packing glass cups into cardboard boxes. The products are characterized by a wide variety of geometric shapes, high fragility and sensitivity to scratches. The sizes of the cartons, as well as the arrangement of the products inside them, also vary widely. Specifics in the glass molding process also determine changes in the feed flow of glasses. Several different grippers will be used to securely grip and transport cups of different geometries and weights. They will feature variable geometry and pneumatic control for the “soft grippers”. Operators will perform complementary operations in the packaging process as well as quality control. For the final carton palletizing process, the existing work cell will be integrated into the system. It is built with an industrial robot and a gripper for grabbing and carrying cartons..
