Robot Company Cleverly Solves Suction-Cup Double-Feed Detection for 1mm Irregular Sheet Metal

Company profile:

The customer in this case is a robot R&D and manufacturing company based in Dongguan with a broad product line. The company focuses on developing high-quality, high-performance robot systems and providing comprehensive automation solutions. It is known in the robotics industry for its innovative technology and strong quality reputation.

Project requirement:

Recently the customer raised a challenging requirement to Atonm. Their robot needs to perform stack detection for sheet-metal covers picked by suction cups. These sheet-metal covers have irregular shapes and a single-sheet thickness of about 1mm. Under high-speed operation the robot must reliably detect presence/absence and any double-feeds to ensure stable and high-quality feeding.

Solution:

To meet the requirement, we recommended the MDSC-900E Metal Double-Sheet Detector. This device supports a broad thickness range (0.1–2.5mm) across different materials and can operate at speeds up to 600 checks per minute, enabling the robot to quickly and accurately detect double-feeds.

In addition to high-speed detection, the solution uses non-contact sensing. The robot does not physically touch the sheet during detection, avoiding potential material damage or wear. This non-contact approach preserves efficiency while protecting product integrity.

Moreover, the Atonm MDSC-900E Metal Double-Sheet Detector incorporates patented algorithms and hardware design to improve detection stability. The device operates reliably across a variety of working conditions and can quickly and accurately identify sheet presence.

Customer benefits:

With this solution the customer achieved notable benefits. First, the robot can perform high-speed and efficient double-feed judgement, greatly improving production efficiency. The 600 checks-per-minute capability ensures fast and accurate detection, saving production time and labor. Automated robot handling reduces human intervention, lowering error and inconsistency risks and improving product quality stability.

Second, the non-contact detection minimizes material damage and loss. When the robot picks sheets with suction cups, it does not contact the material surface, avoiding scratches, deformation or other damage. This preserves each sheet's integrity and reliability.

Additionally, the patented algorithm and hardware design of the Atonm MDSC-900E ensure stable and accurate detection across different materials, shapes and thicknesses. The customer can confidently rely on this advanced solution to improve their production process and product quality.

Summary:

With this solution the customer achieved automated, high-quality and efficient production, strengthening their market competitiveness. The robot company continues to develop innovative solutions to meet evolving customer needs and contribute to industry advancement.