Glass Applications
JR Automation is an industry leader in glass automation technology, with successful installations in the largest automotive OEM and tier facilities. We have integrated custom automated dispense systems and decking systems to increase safety and productivity.
Automotive Glass Automation
Collaborative robotics, automated decking systems, and automated dispense applications are game-changing technologies that allow for increased throughput and greater flexibility. Fully automatic systems employ today’s most sophisticated machine vision detection for precise robotic decking capable of processing a wide array of models. Semi-automated or manual decking applications use customized ergonomic lift-assist systems to complete processes with a high degree of accuracy and repeatability.
JR Automation offers complete turnkey robotic glass cells for adhesion application and glass installation. Whether your process requires a fully automated or semi-automated urethane application and decking system, we have the experience to provide you with the best solution.
Automotive Material Dispensing Applications
We have an effective solution for your dispensing process from pedestal-mounted to robot-carried dispense and every combination in between. JR Automation’s easy-access technology allows dispense-tip and purge-container maintenance from outside the cell, simplifying routine tasks and maximizing uptime.
Robot-carried Dispense
JR Automation has developed a compact robot-carried dispensing gun, significantly increasing the ability to operate in tight areas or at difficult angles. We partner with several vision suppliers to create a robot-carried vision system that can complete 100% bead inspection as it's dispensing the bead on a piece of glass in real time. Further, operators can easily access the tip maintenance and purge bucket from outside the cell, greatly reducing cell downtime.
Dispense Tip-down Pedestal
Dispense tip-down pedestal is available but requires using robotically controlled 7th-axis-coordinated motion for this method. The retractable blow-off/purge box easily moves clear for the material dispense cycle.
Dispense Tip-up Pedestal
Dispense tip-up pedestal is available but requires using robotically controlled 7th-axis-coordinated motion for this method. The added rotary motion of the tip between the integrated blow-off/purge box and the dispense position is necessary. We use a remotely mounted vision bead inspection audit to confirm the proper positioning of the dispensed bead. This configuration is feasible when the system is not constrained by added cycle time.
Part Handling
Automated part handling can dramatically increase uptime and improve worker safety. JR Automation can implement an effective material handling solution to meet your process needs, from load stations to auto-decking.
Conveyor
Automated conveyance can streamline your process. We can integrate a feed-in conveyor as a time-saving buffer for primer curing or operator load demands before urethane dispense.
Lift Assist
Vision
JR Automation has extensive vision system integration experience, including:
- Cognex vision systems
- Coherix bead inspection systems
- ISRA
- INOS
- Matrox
- VMT
Whatever vision systems your process demands, we have a solution.
Bead Detect/Audit
Error Proofing
Collaborative Robotics
Auto Decking
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