Folding cartons using low cost automation –  a case study

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Assembly Automation

ISSN: 0144-5154

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Subject Area: Mechanical & Materials Engineering

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Title:	Folding cartons using low cost automation – a case study
Author(s):	Mohan Yashvant Khire, (Lecturer in the Mechanical Engineering Department, Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli, Maharashtra, India.), S.D. Madnaik, (Principal, Kolhapur Institute of Technology, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India.)
Citation:	Mohan Yashvant Khire, S.D. Madnaik, (2001) "Folding cartons using low cost automation – a case study", Assembly Automation, Vol. 21 Iss: 3, pp.210 - 212
Keywords:	Assembly, Automation, Packaging, Product development
Article type:	Research paper
DOI:	10.1108/EUM0000000005618 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	MCB UP Ltd
Abstract:	Low cost automation is used to solve a productivity problem in a fruit packing and exporting unit. The case study shows benefits in the form of a productivity rise. A carton-folding device is developed for packaging export quality grapes using corrugated paper cartons. The use of staple pins was to be avoided for obvious reasons. Multiple stacking of cartons during transport makes it necessary to have strong cartons. Double folding and interlocks are provided, which are also taken care of in the design of the folding device. The experience achieved in this project can be used to fully automate this device using robots and conveying devices.