The impact of Cellro automation on the work process (Software)

In this article, software engineer Dirk discusses the various options and, in particular, the simplicity with which you can set up the controls of our automation yourself.

Impact at the product level

By work process, we primarily mean the loading and unloading of machines, such as CNC lathes, milling machines, wire EDMs, etc. These are all valuable machines which should stand still as little as possible. Cellro's automation solutions are therefore aimed at achieving as many "spindle hours" as possible with your machinery. It is our challenge to put together the most suitable applications for automation for you. Are you for example perfectly able to cope with Xcelerate, or close Elevate, Modulerate or Ultimate better suit your company's work process? However, these four products have one thing in common. Programming the software is very simple!

Impact in terms of ease of operation

The better the automation matches your machinery and the work process within your company, the greater and more positive the impact will be. We advise you on this and, of course, ensure that the automation is carefully implemented. We also explain to your employees how to operate the software. In addition, we are available for support whenever you need it. Simplicity is our starting point and an optimal return for your company is our goal.

Impact on efficiency

Fanuc robots are used on all of our automation systems. A big difference in the systems between them is in the maximum load capacity of the robots. With Xcelerate it is 20 to 70 kg and with Ultimate the robot can lift up to 360 kg. Other factors that determine the difference in impact are the storage capacity for raw and processed material, the ability to link one automation to multiple machines and the option to combine both product and pallet handling with one automation. Whichever option is chosen, configuring the desired settings can be done by anyone in your company. The interface of the controller is logically laid out and very clear. Once you have seen how it works you can get started with it.

Financial impact

An important question from business owners is what the impact of automation is in financial terms. What does it cost and what does it give you? We have a calculation module available for this purpose. This enables us to show the extent to which spindle hours increase and labor costs decrease. For companies that run 24/7, the impact will naturally be the highest. For example, customers indicate that Cellro's automation solutions are doubling the number of spindle hours. Do you think your production runs are too small for automation? One customer recently told us that he leaves a series of 5 products - even with a short run time of just a few minutes - to the Elevate just the same. The automation unburdens and provides peace of mind for him. It could work that way for you, too!

View the video In which Dirk shows how easy setting up the programming of our automation works. Or take contact with us to discuss options and calculate the costs and benefits for you.