Stamping press robot tending — zero recordables, 22% more strokes
Three identical FANUC R-2000iC cells tending 400-ton mechanical presses, eliminating hand-feeding at the die.
- Client
- Confidential — Tier-2 Auto Stamping
- Location
- Michigan, USA
- Capabilities
- Robotics Integration · Retrofit & Upgrades
The challenge
Three 400-ton mechanical presses were hand-fed. The customer's safety team had logged 9 near-misses in 18 months and the OSHA recordable rate was trending upward. Cycle time depended on operator pace and varied ±15%.
What we built
FANUC R-2000iC/210L robots with magnetic end-effectors load the press from a destacker and unload to an exit conveyor. SICK safety scanners and Pilz PNOZmulti safety logic enforce a category 4 stop. Three identical cells let the customer cross-train operators across presses.
Key equipment
- FANUC R-2000iC/210L ×3
- SICK microScan3 safety scanner
- Pilz PNOZmulti 2
- Destacker with magnetic fanning
From the floor
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Results
Twelve months in: zero recordable injuries on the three presses, 22% more strokes per hour, and cycle time variance held at ±2%.
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