Robotic Vision-Guided, High-Mix Product Sortation

FANUC’s Authorized System Integrator, BHS Robotics, has developed an innovative vision-guided solution for efficiently sorting and picking of multiple SKU’s on one machine. BHS has integrated these solutions for aftermarket parts kitting, assembly systems, and sortation.
System Workflow:
Parts Feeding: The machine operator loads the bulk hopper elevator with the appropriate parts. The hopper elevator then transports these components to one of two prefeeders. These prefeeders supply parts to the vision pick area for identification and location.
Parts Picking: The vision system communicates part location data to the FANUC SR-6iA for picking. The robot acquires one part at a time from the pick area and places it onto the transport conveyor. Gripper changeover is incorporated into the system to facilitate automatic changeover for a wide variety of part types and geometries.
Part Transport and Packaging: The conveyor transports the parts to an automatic bagging or cartoning machine, depending upon the packaging requirements.
Key Benefits:
Robotic Flexibility: The system is preconfigured to handle a wide variety of component types based on SKU’s selection from the operator screen.
High Throughput: Achieves 80-90 picks per minute.
SKU Handling: System is designed to be able to process an unlimited number of SKUs.
Enhanced Efficiency: Consistent throughput without stoppages for 3 shifts per day. Can run unattended during off shifts.
Automatic Tool Changing: Enables seamless transitions between different component types.
About BHS
BHS Robotics offers automation systems, products and complete machine solutions to improve productivity. Our experience with a broad range of control platforms, systems and products means we can provide the ideal automation solution that fits your application requirements. Our extensive experience with a broad range of innovative systems enables us to provide custom automation solutions for a wider range of industries including corrugated, ecommerce, retail, medical, automotive, and heavy-duty manufacturing.