Mechanization thru Automation
WEBCON will work at all levels of machinery development: MECHANIZATION- Develop a single step device
- to alleviate ergonomic issues due to repetitive operator motions
usually related to product orientation, assembly, packaging, etc.
- for safety, e.g., hot-melt application, cutting operations
- to ensure precision and repeatability, such as locating devices,
jigs and fixtures
MACHINERY DEVELOPMENT- Develop an integrated machine
- for job specific purpose per client specification
- as a concurrent development alongwith product development
- for one of a kind application which is usually outside the
work domain of a machine building company
MACHINERY ENHANCEMENT- Modify a commercial machine
- to add or modify stations to suit the intended product
- to upgrade it for speed, reliability and efficiency
per recipe described in the Machinery Upgrade Section
- to meet safety and electrical standards of the client
MANUFACTURING ISLAND- Organize machines and devices in cell configuration
- to effectively integrate man and machinery
- to selectively automate transfers which are financially
justifiable
- to allow flexibility of manufacture
TOTAL AUTOMATION- Full integration of the machinery
- from the primary converting unit to finish packaging
- with close, hard coupling where practical
- with buffering accumulators for mismatched machines
WEBCON DEVELOPMENT STEPS- Develop machinery concepts:
- For product under development conduct this work concurrently.
Provide inputs for product design improvement to come up with
a better machine-product combination.
- For products already designed provide alternative scenarios.
- Perform proof-of-principle work
- Engineering and lay-out of the machine
- Work with a design house for production drawings
- Support fabrication
- Start-up support and documentation
STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY- Computerized analytical methods described in the Machinery
Upgrade Section
- Quality commercial modules and hardware where applicable
- Proven design of converting elements, such as nipped rolls,
folding devices, cutters, etc. These elements are described
in detail in the PAPERMAKING and CONVERTING sections
- Safety and electrical controls per client's specifications
- Selection of wear elements and bearings for minimal maintenance
- Comprehensive documentation, engineering drawings and operator
manual
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