CASE STUDIES
10K Engineering designed a special machine to recover the internal components of air conditioning compressors manufactured by Copeland. The cylindrical shell of the compressor is cut on each end using a custom hardened steel cutting disc. The cylindrical shell spins on a rotation mechanism while hydraulic cylinders provide the force to quickly cut through the shell wall.
Multiple sizes of compressor can be ran on the same machine with adjustable cutter height and width range. The waste shell ends are deposited in scrap bins and the screw compressor oil drains into a recovery tank. Operators load and unload the compressors, safely clear of the cutting wheels and rotating mechanism. Guarding and standard industry safety equipment complete the safety and controls for this special machine.
Torque Driver Closeup
TS Tech Marriage Cell
Stryver Mfg. is a longtime client of 10K Engineering. This project is a great example of the work Stryver has done for years in the automotive industry.
The system is part of a larger line that completed final assembly of multiple seat frames for TS Tech, a veteran Honda supplier. This particular cell marries the seat back to the seat cushion frame.
10K Engineering provided a complete design of the robotic cell and worked with Stryver through the build process. Additional work included several other stations on this line. The project was a success and Stryver Mfg. once again proved why they're a staple in this industry.
Stryver Manufacturing contracted 10K Engineering for a portion of a large automotive assembly line. This equipment secured a seat belt latch assembly to the seat frame as it moved along the production line.
10K Engineering has many successes working hand-in-hand with integrators and machine builders to expand their design capabilities during cramped project timelines. We pride ourselves in becoming a part of your team!
10K Engineering took advantage of previous design experience from the same project. The expertise of Stryver technicians provided additional guidance for success on the final equipment.
The customer provided existing equipment from existing production lines. 10K Engineering utilized those references, reduced component count and simplified the design. The result was a much simpler tool that eliminated the weaknesses evident in the original equipment.
Servos were used for the 3 primary motion axis to ensure accurate and repeatable positioning of the tools. A nut driver installed and torqued the nut to customer specs and utilized pneumatics for actuation.
Fort Recovery Industries has long produced components for the Kitchen Aid mixer that is an heirloom for many American families. Quality control and labor cost motivated them to automate the deburring and bagging process on the beater powder coating line.
10K Engineering was able to break down the challenges for the system into 3 phases:
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Simulation for Cycle Time development
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Cycle Time testing
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Final Build and Implementation
A 6 second part-to-part cycle was the target. This had been attempted before without success, so we had to isolate each challenge and resolve incrementally. We were able to pleasantly surprise the customer with a cycle just above 5 seconds, part-to-part!
10K Engineering is flexible enough to work through your automation challenge and provide a solution. We're not just looking to automate the easy and obvious processes. We prefer to do those projects that provide the best ROI for clients.
Hoosier Feeder Company providing vibratory feeder for presentation of the push-nut washer.
TS Tech Push-Nut Cell
TS Tech is a staple in the automotive industry, supplying Honda with seats and other important components for years.
Working with Stryver Mfg. to design the push-nut phase of the seat assembly, 10K Engineering designed a complete engineering package to build the robotic cell featuring a Yaskawa HC10 robot. A vibratory feeder from Hoosier Feeder Company presents the push-nut washer to the robot tool.
This project is a great representation of the work at which 10K Engineering excels. This cell is part of a larger system built by Stryver. The collaboration requires teamwork and we do that well, reducing stress and expediting the schedule while our client can focus on other pressing project concerns.
French Oil Co. Deep Draw Press
French Oil Company was founded in 1900 in Piqua, Ohio. The company has a storied history navigating over 120 years of changing times and technology. Their experience building presses is extensive.
10K Engineering was contracted to assist in design of a deep draw press, a design based on an existing machine and we were able to relieve the engineering team to focus on other priorities.
Adapting to our client's engineering standards and quickly learning their systems is something we at 10K take pride in. We were able to start with an existing design, make the design changes and deliver a complete engineering package, detail drawings that aligned with French Oil standards.
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Mounted to Bobcat
Grader Box
10K Engineering designed a custom Skid-Steer attachment for use in commercial construction. The design features a box grader with hydraulic motion for complete control of the pitch, tilt and elevation by construction machine control systems. An additional design variation features folding end plates that double as extension "wings" for additional tool flexibility.
10K Engineering is flexible enough to tackle unique design problems and apply experience and manufacturing knowledge to a variety of industries.
Lincoln Electric Press Loader
There are many examples of robotic welding fixtures and systems for automotive, appliance and industrial equipment manufacturers that 10K Engineering has designed. Most include complex pneumatic clamping and locating mechanisms, precision machining and the latest automation components.
In addition to welding tools, 10K Engineering has designed assembly & test fixtures, adhesive application systems, robotic lines and custom special machines for manufacturing.
Fuselage Support Frame
Lone Mountain Aircraft Recovery
Lone Mountain Aircraft Maintenance needed a robust solution to transport recovered Cirrus piston aircraft from the crash site back to their hangar for repairs. 10K Engineering designed a fixture assembly to secure the fuselage and wing on a fifth wheel trailer for transport. The wing is removed on from the fuselage for transport and remains separate during most of the repairs at the hangar.
The Fuselage fixture features a gearmotor to rotate the fuselage 45 degrees during transport and return to horizontal for load and unload. The fuselage is mounted via the primary and aft wing mounting systems to a custom Aluminum fixture which can be secured on the trailer fixture for transport, then removed and mounted on a Hangar cart during repairs at the hangar.
The wing also has a custom fixture that can be mounted to the trailer or a cart in the hanger for mobility and stable support during repairs.
10K Engineering worked with the Lone Mountain team for a truly unique design solution and worked through various prototypes to achieve the final design.
Garrett - Product Development
Garrett Advanced Motion is a world leader in turbo and supercharging systems for automotive and industrial equipment OEM's. 10K Engineering was contracted to work on multiple product and prototyping teams to develop components with Garrett engineering team members.