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Aug 11, 2021
Cobots are traditionally designed to repeat a process over and over. For huge manufacturing factories, the use of robots and automation saves humans doing incredibly repetitive jobs that never vary.
We feel strongly that automation is the way forward.
However, with varying requirements, processes and much smaller batch sizes, we need flexibility to be able to use cobots in different places on different machines for different tasks. Occasionally we have to think outside the box a little to adapt them to suit the purpose…!
Our latest invention was to allow the cobot to have access one of our Fanuc cnc machines to be able to remove machined parts, replace with new and run through the night.
We manufactured a support table with options to position the cobot in different places and the ability to raise or lower the height to enable easier access to the machine. It needed to have complete stability as any movement would throw off the pick-up and drop-off of parts, and yet the challenge was that it needed to be transportable so could not be fixed to the floor! We also required a platform to hold the blanks for the cobot to pick up and a shute to send the finished parts down once finished. What do you think of our finished product?!
Often, we need to be innovative to make things work, both day to day in the workplace and for our clients when they come to us with a more unusual request. As per our straplines, ‘We Get Things Made’ and ‘We Find Solutions’, we believe there’s usually a way to achieve what sometimes might seem impossible! At the least we will always do our very best…
"There's a reason why I encourage my team and others to connect with Plunkett Associates...,Tim Plunkett. I've enjoyed the conversations and advice with you Tim. Your enthusiasm has no bounds. Such passion for the technologies and providing solutions for customers."Alan Bale Mechanical Engineering Technical Manager, Philips Remote Diagnostic Technologies Limited
"Always a pleasure to deal with. Hope the growth continues, Tim."Stephen Cooper Director Plastiserve Limited
Plunkett Associates worked on the design and production of titanium frames for an artificial heart valve where precision and consistency was paramount. Communications were efficient and productive with concepts readily incorporated into the final design, and suggestions for improvements all highly appropriate. The quality of the end product was ideal and I have no doubt that I will use the advice and expertise of Plunkett Associates again.David Wheatley, Wheatley Research Ltd
Plunkett Associates worked on the design and production of titanium frames for an artificial heart valve where precision and consistency was paramount. Communications were efficient and productive with concepts readily incorporated into the final design, and suggestions for improvements all highly appropriate. The quality of the end product was ideal and I have no doubt that I will use the advice and expertise of Plunkett Associates again.
“Doing business with you has been an absolute pleasure. You have made my goals a reality. You have been patient, helpful and above all, responsive. Best service that I have experienced in ages. I consider Plunkett Associates to be an integral part of my business plan moving forward.”
Thanks for the present that arrived this morning, as promised. Parts look first class, as always.
Plunketts developed a solution that met our precision requirements at a cost significantly lower than alternative manufacturing approaches we had investigated
Interestingly, people who look at it in its own right with little knowledge of what it does, just like it! It’s tactile and it looks good…
To create such a consistent quality finish in chrome was an amazing achievement and the prototypes really gave our stand the wow factor.
I can’t recommend Tim and his team highly enough. We ended up with a design which can be produced and assembled quickly, efficiently and reliably, in volumes that make sense
Kirintec were thrilled with Plunketts. They made a complex process simple and we were just amazed at the lead times achieved. Plus, every single deadline was met without any drama.
Plunkett Associates truly offer a complete turnkey solution with Speed, Effectiveness and Precision.
Plunkett Associates have a fantastic supply chain, work with all sorts of production processes and will always do their utmost to solve a problem.
We always know exactly what we’re getting and we know we won’t be let down on quality, price or lead times.
"With their simple to understand language, willingness to go the extra mile and approachability, Plunkett Associates were a great partner for our company. We couldn’t be happier with the results of our project. (A working prototype that they got right first time, by the way). Thank you!"
“We use Plunkett Associates because we want someone we can trust, that knows what they’re talking about, has all the contacts, will provide reliable advice and feedback and will get the right result for us.”
“Accuracy, finish and delivery all first class.”
"Tim's experience, expertise and supplier base have been fundamental to us getting this project off the ground."
Plunkett associates always find a solution. Whatever we need to prototype, they have a great grasp on the technologies available, costs and lead-times so we get the right solution tailored to the project needs. Have always delivered and never let us down.
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