Increased Productivity
FANUC's solutions enhance productivity through automation, allowing manufacturers to meet increased demand and tight deadlines.
Plastics Manufacturing
From injection mold machining to pick and place, FANUC America has decades of experience in plastics industry applications for robotics and automation.
Automated Solutions for Plastics Manufacturing
As the plastics industry looks to transform plastic packaging materials to make them more reusable and recyclable, an increasing number of plastics manufacturers are considering robotic automation. FANUC America and our Authorized System Integrators are experienced in providing automated systems for machine tool load/unload, material removal, painting/coating, material handling and more.
Plastic Injection Molding Application Videos
Plastic Injection Molding System with Robotic Machine Tending
FANUC LR Mate and SR‑3iA robots with iRVision perform high‑speed insert molding and automated inspection.
Video courtesy of Plastics Technical Solutions Corp
Plastic Injection Molding Machine with Robotic Deflashing
Automated de‑flashing cell uses an M‑900iA and LR Mate robots to remove flash from complex molded parts with precision.
Video courtesy of Steven Douglas Corporation
Benefits of our Plastics Automation Solutions
Precision Handling
FANUC’s robots ensure precise and consistent handling of components, minimizing defects and improving product quality.
Improved Consistency
The high repeatability of FANUC robots and the precision of CNC and ROBOSHOT machines guarantee uniformity in manufacturing processes, leading to consistent product quality.
Seamless Integration
FANUC CNC systems provide precise control of machining processes, ensuring high-quality results in molding, cutting, and finishing components.
Enhanced Safety
FANUC collaborative robots improve safety in the workplace by operating alongside human workers, minimizing accident risks.
Cost Savings
FANUC products are efficient and reliable, resulting in reduced operational costs, enhanced uptime, and greater returns on investment investment.
Energy Efficiency
FANUC products are designed with energy-efficient features that lower operational costs and enhance environmental sustainability.
Lifecycle Support
FANUC offers extensive lifecycle support, featuring maintenance services, availability of spare parts, and software updates to guarantee the durability and ongoing reliability of their products.
Robotic Applications for the Plastics Industry
- Assembly – Our robots and cobots deliver reliable automation, boosting assembly speed, accuracy, and production efficiency.
- Dispensing and Sealing – FANUC robots offer precise dispensing and sealing solutions, ensuring consistent application of adhesives, sealants, and other materials, improving product integrity and reducing waste.
- Machine Tending – FANUC robots automate machine tending tasks, such as loading and unloading parts, increasing machine uptime and reducing cycle times while enhancing operator safety.
- Material Removal – FANUC robots, featuring cutting-edge Force Sensors, are highly effective in plastic material removal tasks. The Force Sensors provide precise deburring and polishing, resulting in superior finishes and reliable outcomes while minimizing manual effort and waste.
- Painting and Coating – FANUC paint robots are perfect for painting, powder and liquid coating, and FRP processes. We offer the industry’s widest selection of paint robots, enhancing operations and safeguarding workers by automating hazardous tasks and chemicals.
- Part Transfer – FANUC robots facilitate efficient and reliable part transfer, streamlining material handling processes and ensuring smooth workflow between workstations, resulting in increased throughput.
Case Studies
Case Study
FANUC Cobots Ramp Up Clack Corp’s Water Softener Parts Production
Clack Corporation improved production efficiency and precision by automating manual processes with FANUC robots, reducing error while scaling quality manufacturing for water treatment components.
Case Study
Noble Plastics Automates to Achieve Consistent, Reliable Processes
Noble Plastics gained a competitive edge by adopting automation early, strengthening precision, reliability, and repeatability while expanding capabilities to win high‑value, demanding jobs.
