Case Study: WKW North America cuts manufacturing costs by 50% with FANUC robotic laser cutting automation

WKW North America cuts manufacturing costs by 50% with FANUC

WKW North America, a Tier 1 automotive supplier, faced challenges in achieving high-precision laser cutting for custom aluminum parts while needing to improve quality and reduce cycle times. To address this, they partnered with FANUC America Corporation and its system integrator, Shape Process Automation, for an automated robotic solution.

FANUC America implemented a fully automated system using multiple FANUC six-axis robots equipped with SPA's proprietary NEWTON® laser cutting head. This solution provided micron-level precision and high throughput. The results for WKW North America included a 50% reduction in total manufacturing costs, fewer required operators, and the ability to maintain high equipment effectiveness.

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