Robot evolution at Champion ups capacity by 30%

Using a high speed side loader working with a FANUC six axes robot has increased output of lid mouldings by 30% at Bury based trade moulder, Champion Mouldings Limited.  Developed in partnership with Hi-Tech Automation Limited, the new cell is an evolution in plastics automation combining the speed of the Cartesian loader with the dexterity of a six axes robot.Unlike previous robot installations at Champion the new moulding cell requirement allowed for the mould tool to be designed for automation.  At the earliest stage, while Champion was still bidding for the business, Hi-Tech Automation