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WORKSTATION MANUFACTURER INSTALLS FLEXIBLE FULFILLMENT SYSTEM
Silicon
Graphics is the leader in manufacturing high-end graphic
workstations. Whether used by engineers designing products with 3D
modeling or by Hollywood creating the special effects of movies like
Jurastic Park, SGI has been a leader. This latest facility is their
second production plant and the results tripled their capacity
to 1,500 units per day at less than half the cost of their first
production facility.
All component deliveries are under operator control which reduced the 
complexity of the controls and gave SGI more flexibility in
future design changes.
Once the system is fully assembled and gone through run-in, it is
transported to the final testing area prior to shipment. Ergonomic
workbenches are integrated into the process to ensure proper
presentation of the tools, test equipment and product to the worker.
The systems are cased with a pneumatic lift assist and then
are transported through an automated strapper then to the
shipping area. Zero pressure accumulating conveyor assures an orderly
indexing of product through the strapper without collisions.
For a comprehensive review of this project as published in Modern
Material Handling, contact
FloStor for a reprint of the article.
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