This case showcases Autron Tech's sophisticated automation solution for a leading food manufacturer, designed to handle fragile egg rolls with care and precision. The system intelligently combines vision inspection and robotic handling to ensure only perfect products are packaged, enhancing quality control and operational efficiency.
System Workflow:
1. Gentle Conveyance: Food-grade conveyor belts gently transport the freshly baked egg rolls from the production oven, minimizing product stress and potential breakage.
2. Intelligent Vision Inspection: A high-precision vision system performs two critical tasks simultaneously:
3. Location Guidance: It identifies the exact position and orientation of each egg roll to guide the robotic arm.
4. Quality Control: It inspects each egg roll for breakages or defects. Only egg rolls that pass the quality check are flagged for pickup.
5. Automatic Tray Feeding: Food-grade trays are automatically fed and separated, arriving one by one at the precise loading station.
6. Robotic Pick-and-Place: A servo-driven robotic arm, guided by the vision system, gently and accurately picks up the qualified egg rolls. It then places them neatly into the trays, with the count customizable for different package sizes (e.g., 5 or 8 pieces per tray).
7. Final Packaging & Dating: The filled trays are conveyed into a horizontal flow-wrapper, which creates a tight, protective plastic pouch around them. The final package is sealed with a printed production date and lot code for traceability.
Value Delivered:
This system eliminates manual handling, drastically reducing product damage and ensuring consistent, hygienic packaging. The intelligent vision system guarantees a flawless final presentation, protecting brand reputation and significantly lowering waste and labor costs.