Do I Need Automation in My Shop? | Machine Shop Talk Ep.104

With automation being the topic on the manufacturing industry's mind, it can feel incredibly overwhelming and intimidating as a small- to medium-sized shop when looking at the options available. Should I buy a robotic arm? What about machine tending? It can be difficult to know where to even begin to look at the options.
Fortunately, we have automation expert Wade Anderson from @OkumaAmericaCorp's Automation Center of Excellence joining Ian Sandusky from Lakewood Machine & Tool to help offer some practical insight to companies looking to tackle this very topical issue. Whether you're a shop familiar with the options available or a shop still looking to make the transition - you won't want to miss this insightful discussion that will answer your questions!
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[@Ulf_H]

Because of the chip problem: We have solved it in the company in such a way that we have a "special tool" - actually just a small tube in a holder. When the loader has unloaded the finished part, the spindle blows coolant out of this "tool" at 10 bar while the chuck is turning before the new part is inserted. It takes a few seconds, but we have at most 1 in 1000 parts with clamping problems!

[@paulsomero]

Hell yeah Omron cobots. As someone who worked at Omron (formerly Adept) and used to own an Okuma Cadet Mate 4020, this video just made me smile 😁

[@iansandusky417]

Right on! I’d love to get one of those in my shop!

[@iansandusky417]

Thank you very much Wade for all your insights!

[@metalillness5951]

No backward hat... you're listening to your PM brothers. Great video, guest and subject matter, thank you!

[@kkknotcool]

I hope he puts the hat back on, it's dumb for people to care.

[@jakedrake1054]

Could you make a video on balancing parts? As far as weldments or even twisted stock.

[@Num1000Lock]

Good post. Good quality video/sounds. Keep it up like this!

[@iansandusky417]

Thank you very much!

[@TrPrecisionMachining]

hello from spain...good video Ian..thanks for your time

[@iansandusky417]

Thank you very much for checking it out!

[@comeridewithme6928]

The FANUC CRX 25 collaborative robot capable of 30kg payload
CRX robots can also run in a high speed mode which can be switched through Advanced DCS based on a safety input or a Cartesian position

[@riley6723]

I wish I knew of a good forum or website? Where machinists and welders could communicate? And push jobs to each other in both directions. Individually or as a sub.

[@PracticalMachinist]

You should check out practicalmachinist.com 😉

[@ChrisMusante]

Been there... 'designed' that. When I leave - they hire at least 3 people to replace me.
A lazy man with a brain and solid quality ethics = PRO-duction. 😊

[@Furious1Auto]

Good luck implementing it before the end of human existence

[@greenbuttonpusher_hc6453]

nice one, spot on... but once...the green button pusher will become slave of the cobots...

[@mikeswindell137]

now I know you without a hat, keep it off unless you area ctually working