Mills CNC has recently supplied Ayrshire Precision, a precision subcontract specialist, with two new SYNERGi systems.The systems, both derivations and highly-customised versions of Mills’ standard SYNERGi ‘Sprint’ solutions, were installed at Ayrshire Precision’s 1300 m² facility in 2023, the first retrofitted to a DN Solutions Puma 2600SY lathe in March, and the second, also retrofitted, to a Puma 2100SY in September.

SYNERGi Sprint automation systems are compact, flexible and cost-effective.They are suitable for integration with DN Solutions’ lathes, machining centres and turn-mill machines to create automated manufacturing cells.The basic elements of a SYNERGi Sprint system comprise: a FANUC industrial robot;two- or three-jaw pneumatic grippers (end effectors); a part loading/unloading grid plate; industrial safety guarding; and SYNERGi software and a 17” touchscreen HMI for programming and monitoring.

Chris Hepburn, Ayrshire Precision’s managing director, says: “We liked the design and build of the SYNERGi Sprint system:it was simple and straightforward.We asked Mills to put forward their plans and proposals for two SYNERGi Sprint cells – one incorporating our existing Puma 2600SY for larger parts, and the second incorporating our Puma 2100SY for smaller components.

“The investment in our two SYNERGi cells is paying dividends. We have two inherently flexible automated cells that, to a large extent, not only help us future-proof our small turned part operations but also increase our overall capacity.Although initially there was some anxiety concerning our move towards automated production, the results have exceeded expectations. Working in collaboration with Mills has enabled us to benefit from unmanned production and become more productive and profitable as a consequence.”

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