Many manufacturers start with manual application—operators squeezing bottles or using hand syringes. While low-cost initially, this method hides significant expenses:
- Over-application: Operators tend to apply “a little extra to be safe,” wasting expensive material.
- Rejects: Inconsistent bead sizes lead to squeeze-out or insufficient coverage, causing part failures.
- Health & Safety: Direct handling exposes workers to fumes and repetitive strain injuries.
The Automation Advantage
Implementing a simple 3-axis tabletop robot (like our D300 series) ensures the exact same amount of adhesive is dispensed every single cycle.
ROI Calculation Example
Consider a line producing 1,000 parts/day. Saving just 0.1g of adhesive per part equals 100g/day. Over a year, that’s significant material savings, not counting the reduction in reworked parts.
Contact Rockwin today to schedule a demo of our dispensing robots.