1、 Is it necessary to install automation equipment in the process? Generally, it is considered to import automation equipment instead of manual operation in the following situations:

1. Poor working environment, such as spraying and welding operations;

2. Manual operation causes unstable product quality or fails to meet customer requirements;

3. The product is large or heavy, and manual operation is difficult.

4. The production cycle and lifespan of the product are long. For automation solely aimed at saving manpower, personal suggestions need to be carefully evaluated.

2、 Is the process suitable for placing automation equipment

1. Component stability: Is the quality of the product flowing downstream stable. If the components are unstable, the quality of the products processed by the equipment may not be as good as manual labor, and it may also cause frequent equipment shutdowns.

2. Complexity of operation: The complexity of operation determines the cost of automation equipment and the feasibility of automation equipment technology. Even for industrial robots, complex assembly operations are difficult to achieve.

3. Packaging method of components: If you want to achieve automatic feeding, you need to change the original packaging method to allow the feeding mechanical device to grasp the components. The cost increase caused by changing the packaging method needs to be included in the automation cost.

4. Separability of components: If you want to achieve automatic feeding, you need to evaluate the separability of the components. Especially for small components such as screws.

3、 How can automation design meet the requirements of lean mode

1. Use single task small devices instead of multi task large devices; The more complex the equipment, the higher the cost, the poorer the reliability, and the lower the flexibility to respond to changes in demand;

2. Do not blindly pursue high-speed equipment, and the efficiency of equipment should be based on the principle of meeting demand and ensuring product quality.

3. Try to avoid batch processing equipment as much as possible. Although batch processing equipment has certain advantages in efficiency, it can hinder flow and cause long production cycles. The second thing to pay attention to when purchasing non-standard automation equipment is the issue of after-sales service. If a expensive machine like this encounters problems and needs to be repaired, it will be a significant expense. So, everyone needs to choose an automation equipment manufacturer with good after-sales service. They can not only provide door-to-door delivery and installation services for the purchasing party, but also immediately repair the machine if any problems occur during use. This can minimize the impact of machine applause on the purchasing party's production activities as much as possible. The third thing to pay attention to when purchasing non-standard automation equipment is the price issue. Price is a very sensitive topic, and I believe all buyers hope to buy better equipment for less money. However, we all know that there is a connection between price and product quality. So, we cannot blindly pursue small bargains and buy cheap machines. Although these machines are relatively cheap when purchased, they are definitely not as good as those that are slightly more expensive during use, and the cost of maintenance and repair for these machines in the later stage is also considerable.