Appliances
Bathroom Fan Assembly Cell
High MIx. High Speed.
To help Broan-NuTone keep their high-mix fan component production flowing continuously, Acieta designed a multi-robot, assembly cell featuring vision-guided picking and feeder systems, the system handles part variation without retooling.
Benefits
High Mix
Vision-guided picking and feeder systems accommodate part variation across Broan-NuTone's fan component range.
Continuous Flow
A palletized conveyor system connects operator loading, assembly, and outfeed into a single continuous process.
Redeployed Labor
Automating the repetitive pick, place, and assembly steps across the line frees operators for higher-value work.
360/hr
Part Throughput
Integrated Steps
The system blends robotic and operator loading of initial fan components onto the palletized conveyor system, for maximum flexibility.
Integrated vision systems locate and identify components from feeder systems, guiding robots to pick and orient parts accurately across the full range of fan component variations.
Automated robots, drivers, and presses perform assembly operations including label application, screw driving, and torque nut driving.
Conveyer cars move components through each stage of the assembly process in sequence, maintaining consistent part flow and timing between stations.
Fully assembled fan units exit onto the end-of-line conveyor, completing the automated flow.
