company
STAMIT
industry
Metalworking and mechanical engineering
country
Czechia
staff
100-500
Why does STAMIT use cobots?
Rising order numbers from existing and new customers prompted STAMIT to look for ways to increase productivity and flexibility. A key factor was the acute shortage of qualified technical specialists, which made the implementation of robot technologies unavoidable. The aim was to partially automate production in order to ensure consistently high delivery capacity and quality even in the event of staff shortages.
What challenge needed to be solved?
The manual loading of two CNC machining centers in three-shift operation was extremely strenuous and tiring for the staff. One operator per shift was exclusively occupied with loading and unloading parts from the machines. Since human performance is naturally limited when it comes to these repetitive tasks, the management sought a solution to replace these physically demanding positions and increase the performance of the entire plant.
What does Universal Robots' solution look like?
In collaboration with a certified partner, STAMIT implemented a machine tending solution based on the UR10. Thanks to the cobot's simple programming and safety features, the system was fully integrated into production within just three weeks.
Security assessment & setup
Following a positive risk analysis, the cobot could be installed directly next to the employees without bulky protective fences.
material feed
Equipped with an electricgripper , the UR10gripper up the raw material with precision.
machine loading
The cobot communicates directly with the CNC machining center, loads it, and starts the automated tooling process.
Removal & storage
Once processing is complete, the robot removes the finished part and sets it aside for further quality control or packaging.
Why the UR10 was the ideal choice for STAMIT
Physical range
The size and reach of the UR10 are ideal for simultaneously operating two CNC centers and securely gripping various objects.
High flexibility
The system can be adapted to new tasks within two weeks, allowing even small batch sizes to be automated efficiently.
Quick payback
STAMIT expects that the investment in the UR10 will have paid for itself in full after 17 months at the latest.
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Precise automation for the highest quality standards
Universal Robots' cobots offer the reliability needed to significantly reduce technical downtime. By automating the assembly processes, STAMIT was able to increase overall performance and relieve qualified employees of monotonous tasks, allowing them to take on more value-adding functions in the business.
The market for CNC tools is highly competitive, which motivates us to increase productivity. In the current situation, we need to increase our performance despite a shortage of skilled workers. Universal Robots has shown that it is possible to automate quickly, flexibly, and without complicated organizational changes and high investments in safety technology.
Petr Mitáček
Managing Director of STAMIT
