Integrated Solutions
A Foundation in Custom Automation
Since 2009, Engenesys has designed and built custom automation equipment and integrated systems. We often provide the required custom “missing link” in production processes that include a substantial amount of standard OEM equipment. Other times, our customers ask us to combine our custom automation with other equipment to provide a complete integrated system.
We are the ideal partner for companies that have developed a new product and need custom equipment to produce it. No matter what industry we’re serving, we’re prioritizing simple, creative solutions—every project, every client, every day.
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Injection Molded Parts Cartoning System
Integration System Case Study
Engenesys recently executed a large custom automation integration project for a manufacturer of injection molded parts. The customer’s goal was to automate cartoning operations downstream of four large injection molding machines. The project scope included automating the collation and loading of parts into three different carton sizes. The complete system required integration of over 250’ of new conveyor to manage the flow and delivery of cartons between a carton former, four custom carton loading stations, a carton sealing machine, a case loading station and a palletizing station.
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- How does the upstream process operate and how are products being delivered to the new automation system?
Four injection molding machines each produce 48 parts per cycle. A pick robot removes the finished parts from the mold and will place them into the custom carton loading station. - Does the upstream process produce multiple products that require changeover in the automation system?
Each of the four injection molding machines produces one style of part that doesn’t change. - Are there multiple finished product configurations that will require changeover in the automation system?
Yes — finished cartons are produced in 48, 96 and 144 count sizes. - How are products oriented when they arrive at the infeed of the new automation system? Are there multiple orientations that require changeover?
Molded parts are delivered by a pick robot that places them consistently in the same orientation every cycle – no changeover required. - Are there any conditions affecting how the automation system handles product?
Molded product is still soft and must be gently handled throughout the process to avoid damage. - What process did the new automation system replace?
The process was manual, with employees hand loading the product. - What are all the functions that the new automation system will need to perform?
The new system will receive molded parts from four molding machines, load them into cartons in the proper counts, manage the flow of empty and full cartons and deliver sealed cartons to case loading and palletizing. - What is the finished product exiting the automation system?
Finished product is sealed cartons in three different part count sizes. - What is the downstream process doing?
Downstream process is case loading and palletizing.
