Welding Automation Double-Sheet Detection Solution

Automated production of large metal sheets is vital in modern manufacturing. One critical step is ensuring that, after gripping, sheets do not adhere or feed double sheets. Double-sheet issues can cause production loss and defects. Automation improves efficiency, reduces human error, and lowers labor demand, so preventing double feeds is essential for smooth production and final product quality.

Customer Introduction

The customer is a listed company headquartered in Shenzhen. The welding department contacted Atonm regarding welding of large metal sheets.

Project Requirements

During automated welding, robotic arms pick metal sheets. Due to oil, static, or other causes, double-sheet overlap may occur, damaging sheets and increasing time and cost to resolve. The customer seeks a domestic replacement double-sheet detector to detect single vs double galvanized sheets during robot pick-up.

• Sheet size: galvanized sheet 2.2m × 1.6m, thickness 0.5mm to 3.5mm.

• Performance match: The customer previously used the Roland UDK20 double-sheet detector; any domestic replacement must match its performance to maintain accuracy and reliability.

• Cost reduction: The company expects cost savings, so the new detector should be more price competitive.

• Domestic supply: The customer prefers domestic suppliers to simplify procurement and maintenance.

Applied Product

Atonm Metal Double-Sheet Detector MDSC-9000S

Solution

The MDSC-9000S series is Atonm's 2023 high-security, high-stability metal double-sheet detector, benchmarked against top European brands and filling a domestic market gap. Key features include:

1. One controller can connect two sensors to support multi-station automated loading lines, or detect overlap at different positions on the same sheet for double protection. This maximally protects stamping equipment from mold or product damage.