JTEKT Boosts Assembly with FANUC Robots Machine Tending
JTEKT North America improved efficiency and sustainability by automating assembly lines with FANUC robots, dramatically reducing labor needs and waste.
Challenges
- Optimize time-consuming, lengthy procedures
- Overcome labor challenges
- Improve inefficient processes
Results
Story
As a global leader in engineering and manufacturing automotive systems, JTEKT North America is dedicated to bringing in products and processes that ensure their plant is productive and viable for years to come. The global automotive manufacturing industry is highly competitive, so JTEKT needed to adapt in a sustainable, efficient way to stay ahead of the competition.
By integrating FANUC robots, JTEKT is able to simplify their processes, decrease their need for manual labor on assembly lines, and reduce the amount of waste they produce. Where one assembly line previously required ten workers to function, that same line now only requires two workers.
We’ve got over 30 pieces of equipment on this one line that were all integrated into FANUC’s automation system. From all different builders, all different makes and models, from across the street to around the world – all of that was successfully integrated by FANUC. And without their help, we couldn’t have done that in-house.
Dennis Schang Engineering Supervisor – JTEKTFANUC Products Used
M-710iC/50
The FANUC M‑710iC/50 is a compact 6 axis robot popular for machine tending, grinding, polishing, deburring, water jet cutting and washing applications.
- Max Payload:
- 50 kg
- Reach:
- 2050 mm
M-10iD/10L
The FANUC M‑10iD/10L is a long arm 6 axis robot model of the M‑10 series that features an outstanding axes speed and ultimate precision within its class.
- Max Payload:
- 10 kg
- Reach:
- 1636 mm
α-D21SiB5 Plus
Compact high‑speed VMC with 0.9‑sec tool‑to‑tool changes, 21‑tool magazine, and easy robot integration for reliable productivity.
About JTEKT
Founded in 2006 through the merger of Koyo Seiko, Co., LTD, and Toyoda Machine Works, LTD, JTEKT North America is a global company focused on using advanced technology to support precise manufacturing operations.
JTEKT innovates and delivers high-quality products and systems such as automotive systems and components, bearings, machine tools, and mechatronics to customers in various industries, including automotive, aerospace, rail, energy, and manufacturing industries.
