Introduction
Whether we are called upon to design a bespoke automation solution or build and service a number of high value repeat products our approach is founded on our understanding of how to apply different technologies as well as application specific knowledge.
The diversity of experience that our engineering team has gathered over the years enables us to confidently select and combine techniques based upon a sound understanding of their benefits and possible limitations and integrate these to your application. Being able to combine different technologies, with confidence, enables us to design and build innovative solutions that will reduce product cost and improve product quality.
Our Expertise includes:
Precision Handling
Vision Inspection
Machine Vision
Laser Processing
End of line testing
Robot Integration
Precision Cutting
Needle Winding
High accuracy welding
Precision Handling
Many automation projects require components to be manipulated, but some stretch the boundaries of automation and robot capabilities. In these cases the design of fixtures and grippers becomes critical, along with a clear understanding of the components and process.
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Vision Inspection and Machine Vision
We have worked inspection systems at scales ranging from components of hundreds of millimetres to features of single microns. Each application requires a carefully developed arrangement of lighting, optics, camera, processing and fixtures.
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Laser Processing
Projects have included laser drilling marking and welding.
We have built close links with specialist laser and optics suppliers whilst developing a variety of systems, and can integrate specialist laser equipment with high accuracy automated handling equipment to provide processing cells.
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End of line testing
We have a spacious, modern, air-conditioned assembly workshop that is equipped for panel builds, sub-assembly production and complete production system construction and running for acceptance testing before shipping.
Our mechanical and electrical assembly team are able to make use of machining and fabrication facilities for development parts during prototyping and evaluation phases of projects.
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Robot Integration
We have formed strategic partnerships with ABB and Toshiba Machine. These partnerships allow us to include the experience of the robot manufacturers when we are developing integrated systems to meet customer’s needs.
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Precision Cutting
Projects have included many different cutting techniques and a wide variety of materials to be cut. Each has its own challenges, and finding the right combination of cutting technique and process parameters relies on an extensive knowledge of cutting technologies.
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Needle Winding
Each needle winding application has its own difficulties, and our experience working with very fine wire and complex servo controlled wire placement means we are able to offer equipment for the most demanding applications.
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High Accuracy Welding
We have developed equipment using a range of welding techniques from micron diameter wire welding using servo controlled forging force to sophisticated TIG techniques for joining core drill bodies.
Each application has its own challenges, but an in depth knowledge of many welding processes gives GB Innomech a head start with automation projects.
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