Robot automation in the mould shop

Abstract

British toolmakers are not renowned for their investment in advanced manufacturing technology. In spite of this mould and die maker, Fletcher & Hamilton has taken the ultimate step and installed the first robotic EDM cell in the UK at its Cheltenham plant. This new facility was introduced following a BIMBO that has transformed the company into a profitable operation specialising in the manufacture of moulding tools for the caps/enclosures, medical and pharmaceutical industries. The philosophy surrounding this transformation is described together with the set‐up and operation of the EDM cell.

Citation

Rooks, B. (1998), "Robot automation in the mould shop", Industrial Robot, Vol. 25 No. 4, pp. 259-261. https://doi.org/10.1108/01439919810226249