Client

Oregon Door

Industry

Engineered Wood

Services

Custom Programming & Controls

TIMELINE

Year

August 23, 2023

We partnered with Oregon Door to revolutionize their door handling operations with a cutting-edge Robotic Door Handling System.

The Challenge

Oregon Door faced several challenges in their manufacturing processes, which included:

Streamlining production by passing doors through trimming and banding equipment twice.
Incorporating barcode scanning to interpret door specifications and communicate with downstream equipment.
Eliminating heavy, repetitive labor tasks from the manufacturing floor.

Additionally, the diverse range of door sizes added complexity to the project. Seeking a solution, Oregon Door turned to 7robotics to address these challenges and optimize their production efficiency.

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The Solution

7robotics designed a comprehensive turnkey solution tailored to Oregon Door's specific requirements. The Robotic Door Feeder & Stacker incorporated advanced features to automate door handling, including:

VERSATILITY IN SIZE HANDLING

The system demonstrated exceptional flexibility in handling doors of varying sizes, ranging from 12 to 48 inches wide and 36 to 120 inches long. With a maximum weight capacity of 550 pounds per door at 4 stacks of 10 doors, it continuously processed Oregon Door's diverse product range effortlessly.

SEAMLESS INTEGRATION

7robotics worked closely with Oregon Door to define the layout and parameters, ensuring optimal fit within the facility. The integration with third-party equipment, including edge banders and PLC controls, was executed seamlessly.

AUTOMATED OPERATION

Equipped with advanced features such as barcode scanning, the system streamlined the handling process by automatically pulling door specifications from the customer's database, setting up the correct parameters, and adjusting for size. This autonomous operation allows the operators to focus on quality control and process monitoring rather than manual handling tasks, which not only enhanced safety but also boosted overall efficiency. For example, standard size SKUs can be processed up to 2 doors per minute.

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Zachary Alliman, 7robotics Technical Director

CONCLUSION

The partnership between Oregon Door and 7robotics exemplifies the successful integration of robotics technology to optimize manufacturing processes. By leveraging 7robotics' expertise, Oregon Door achieved significant improvements in efficiency, safety, and cost savings. The Robotic Door Handling System not only meets Oregon Door's specific requirements but also serves as a testament to the power of automation in revolutionizing traditional manufacturing industries. As Oregon Door continues to innovate and grow, their collaboration with 7robotics sets a benchmark for excellence in automation solutions within the custom door manufacturing sector.