The world-class experience to automate your process
UNISIG routinely provides automation for Gundrilling and BTA deep hole drilling machines. Automation can be machine mounted or used to combine multiple machines or operations. Automation projects must be well designed and properly implemented to achieve the safety and reliability expected in high volume applications. UNISIG has the experience to automate your process drawing from standard modules or creating a specialized solution.
Pick and place
Pneumatically driven pick and place units are economical devices used to service one or more spindles. Odd form parts can be handled and placed into fixtures for complex drilling operations.
Magazine loaders
Small, uniform size components can be quickly transferred through the drilling operation with minimal increase in floor space.
Walking beam shaft loader
Automotive shafts are frequently handled with walking beam automation to productively service multiple spindles. The part staging process can occur simultaneously with the drilling operation for maximum productivity. One piece flow to and from the multiple spindle operation is common for integration with standard CNC turning centers.
Semi-machined components and parts with unique features can be processed through walking beam automation with custom load and unload station locating devices.
Programmable shaft loader
Intelligent shaft loading systems allow multiple parts to be transferred simultaneously, but with added capabilities to single out parts for secondary operations, skip spindles and service bulk feed systems.
Servo driven gantry
Complex production drilling systems often have multiple stations and various load and load points. Overhead servo driven gantry systems offer flexible programming options combined with high speed and large service envelopes. Inspection stations and reject points are also possible.
Robotic automation
Robots offer the ultimate in automation flexibility. Unique-shaped parts with multiple operations required are common applications. Inspection and reject stations are easily added to a robotic tended machine, along with secondary operations.
Robot-ready machines
UNISIG machines can be purchased "robot-ready" which allows them to be serviced by automation already in place for other manufacturing equipment. This option typically includes automatic doors, safety relays, internal part seated sensing and intelligent or discrete handshaking with factory automation.
Conveyor-fed & pallet automation
Conveyor systems bring parts to and from the machine. Sometimes used to queue odd shaped components, they are a simple option to extend the value of an automation investment. Flexible automation can take advantage of pallet systems and conveyors to improve part transfer throughout the factory. UNISIG has implemented pallet transfer systems to handle millions of components annually.
Heavy part loaders
Automation does not have to be limited to small components. Automation of large or heavy components is possible with proper planning and budget.
Bulk feeders
Bulk feeders allow many parts to be loaded into a device which presents parts to an unattended machine. These products can also have sorting and orientation features which further reduce manual intervention.
Special automation
UNISIG can usually find a creative way to solve a difficult automation problem. New concepts are refined through a systematic engineering process, then thoroughly tested by experienced technicians.
