Import Substitution: Overlap Detection Solution for Automotive Line Feeding

Project Background:

The customer is a systems integrator specializing in industrial robot equipment and production lines. This project is a multi-station automated stamping line that requires metal double-sheet detectors to prevent robots from picking double or multiple sheets. Previously the customer used imported brands but faced high cost, long lead times, and after-sales issues, so they sought domestic alternatives and found us online.

Solution:

Engineers from both sides communicated and learned the line uses standard dual-station magnetic material production with steel sheets 0.7–3mm thick and varying sizes. Atonm provided a tailored solution using MDSC-8200S and MDSC-1200C detectors.

First line of defense: MDSC-8200S is installed at the robot end effector to detect single/double sheets during pickup; second line of defense: MDSC-1200C is installed on the conveyor to further confirm overlaps. This combined solution effectively monitors and controls steel sheet overlap, improving efficiency and protecting equipment and dies.

Single-Sensor Metal Double-Sheet Detector MDSC-8200S

MDSC-8200S is designed for magnetic materials and supports two sensors, with 200 recipe storage. It detects 0.2–4mm magnetic metal and supports Profinet, 485, and terminal control.

Through-Beam Metal Double-Sheet Detector MDSC-1200C

MDSC-1200C is a through-beam detector compatible with steel and aluminum, supports 485 communication and remote teaching, and stores hundreds of material recipes for frequent material changes. It is widely used across PCB, automotive parts, metal coating, printing, metal packaging, and home appliance stamping lines.

Benefits of metal double-sheet detectors:

1. Increase production efficiency by avoiding line stoppage and improving throughput.

2. Reduce material waste by promptly identifying overlaps.

3. Protect equipment and dies from damage caused by overlapping sheets, extending service life and reducing maintenance costs.

Customer Results:

After trial, Atonm detectors were adopted and praised. Engineers reported performance comparable to German brands, meeting cost-reduction goals and improving market competitiveness. We will continue to innovate and ensure stable, reliable products and services for customers.