Robinson has made a major commitment to capacity enhancement through automated manufacturing with the installation of the Mitsubishi GX-F ADVANCED 12 kW fiber laser and 20-shelf SmartFlex RAPID automation tower. This addition to its main De Pere, WI, facility delivers cutting speeds that are at least double those of previous laser generations, the company reported.
"A key component of automated manufacturing technology is the ability of the machine to access raw materials as needed," said a company spokesperson. "This is where the 20-shelf material tower comes into play. Standing three stories tall, the tower is the tallest in Wisconsin for any Mitsubishi customer. It holds up to 120,000 lbs. of materials for rapid replenishment or changes."
"This investment in automated manufacturing gives us the ability to meet the demand that our customers are requesting," said Jamie Tilkens, Process Improvement Manager at Robinson. "This generation of fiber laser completes faster, cleaner cuts without the burr issues common with previous generations. This enables us to increase capacity and deliver finished products in a faster timeframe."
The ML 4020 GX-F ADVANCED model provides the expanded workspace needed for larger projects, such as the power system enclosures for which Robinson is a large provider. The unit can handle a maximum workpiece size of 159.44" x 81.1", or 3,637 lbs., with a maximum processing feedrate of 100 meters per minute.
The Mitsubishi GX-F ADVANCED 12 kW fiber laser can support up to four lasers on the same line with the ability to independently load and unload units. The machine's highly configurable and expandable design will allow Robinson to reduce operational costs as customer demand evolves.
The unit uses advanced AI technology that monitors light and sound to optimize cutting performance and speed, change nozzles as needed and maintain stability. The lasers leverage assist-gas technologies to configure the optimal mixes of nitrogen gas and shop air for specific materials and thicknesses.
"AGR cutting technology determines the right mixes to achieve higher feedrates and better cuts without consuming as much costly nitrogen," Tilkens said. "Adding another laser into the system will let us run multiple jobs at the same time. This level of automated manufacturing really sets us up for future capacity expansion."
For more information contact:
Robinson Inc.
1740 Eisenhower Drive
De Pere, WI 54115
920-494-7411
sales@robinsoninc.com
www.robinsoninc.com