Minimized resetting time Automotive An Italian bearing producer faced quality problems in the grinder process. The low precision of the in-feed channels, the long resetting time and risky out-feed handling, endangered an important part of the Y- bearing production. Challenge Handling rings of different size and position, while reducing wear and resetting time. Solution A software controlled pick and place system. Benefits A significant reduction of resetting time and increased quality and control through the control concept and software. Wear problems When they bought a new grinder they rapidly decided that they wanted someone to automate the process. "The previous grinder was fed by two conveyors" says the Project Manager of process development at the company. "However, owing to difficul

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