Today, the main objective in factories is to produce more products in a short time and to keep the cost at the lowest level while doing so. For this, first of all, manpower should be reduced, accidents should be less and malfunctions should be minimized. This is achieved through automation systems. Conventional systems have been replaced by automation systems and automation systems have gained great value and importance.
Factory automation is a technological improvement with the ultimate goal of increasing productivity, reducing costs and increasing efficiency. The level of automation can be either single-process automation or end-to-end automation without human intervention. Factory automation can be applied to any or all parts of the production process, from material quantity control to production and assembly, and finally to packaging and shipping.
The degree of automation will vary depending on the production process, budget and a number of other criteria. In general, factory automation types can be grouped into 4 categories:
While there is some automation in this type, the process is usually manual. Here the process relies mainly on training, expertise and human judgment. Examples include quality inspection and manual product assembly.
The use of machines designed to automate a single repetitive process such as packing, palletizing, cutting, etc. is a prime example of this type of automation.
Automated production lines typically combine material transfer on a conveyor system with a series of dedicated workstations, each designed to perform a specific task in the production cycle. The sequence is fully defined and the level of operator involvement depends on the amount of automation. In a fully automated line operator, operators are only needed to supervise, monitor, adjust and maintain the equipment.
The ultimate solution is the end-to-end automated factory where there are no operators and factories can run 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. These factories can include self-adjustment of products and quality measurement.
Factory automation systems often have high installation costs, but they also have many benefits for businesses. As Oskon Automation, we will be happy to support you in factory automation systems and provide you with the following benefits: