At Manor Tool & Manufacturing Company, we utilize automated cellular technology to streamline production by using a robotic arm to move parts between machines. In this process, material is first fed into the initial press where the part undergoes the first metal stamping operation.

Once formed, the part slides down a chute where it is inspected using a vision system before being picked up by the robotic arm. The robot then transfers the part to the die in a second press, where the final stamping operation is completed. Afterward, the robotic arm separates the finished part from the scrap web.

By integrating automation into the process, cycle times for this component were significantly reduced while maintaining consistent quality. This part is used in the aftermarket automotive industry, and we manufacture between 250,000 and 500,000 units annually, delivering them to customers in the Midwestern United States.