Hillary Machinery designs and integrates custom robotic systems in-house. We bring the machine, robot, workholding and controls together for applications that require more than a standalone piece of equipment.
A project may combine CNC loading, part transfer, inspection or a secondary operation within one cell. We begin with the work sequence and production target, then evaluate the equipment and interfaces needed to complete it.
As a FANUC Authorized Systems Integrator, Hillary Machinery develops FANUC robot applications around the part, tooling and production environment. Our team supports manufacturers across Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee.
Project planning includes operator tasks, changeovers and acceptance requirements alongside the automatic cycle. Establishing these details early gives the equipment layout and programming a clear purpose.
Document the current process before selecting equipment. Record which tasks consume operator time, which steps limit output and how often the job changes. Use that baseline to set measurable requirements for the proposed system.
List the equipment that must exchange signals with the cell. CNC machines, fixtures, gauges and conveyors may each have different interface requirements. Establish those interfaces before committing to a layout or production sequence.
Include access for maintenance, material movement and tooling changes in the floor plan. A layout should support the people responsible for keeping the cell running as well as the robot's automatic movements.
Consider a custom design when the process requires unusual parts, multiple stations or operations that a standard package does not accommodate. Compare the required scope with available packaged systems during application review.
Agree on representative parts, output and quality criteria, job-change procedures and interruption recovery. Confirm the documentation and operator training included in the project scope.
Yes, subject to review of its condition, control interface and loading access. Identify any required changes to the machine or workholding as part of the integration scope.
Share the current workflow, equipment list, part drawings and production target. Hillary Machinery can use those details to define the next steps for an in-house automation review.
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