E.J. Basler Co. uses automation throughout production to make precision machined parts in high volumes. Robotic part loading, in-line gauging, vision systems and automated assembly and inspection stations run alongside our Swiss, Davenport, Hydromat and multi-spindle screw machines. Automating machine loading and visual part checking helps drive down your part costs and quality costs.
E.J. Basler is a high-volume contract manufacturer. We design and program our automation systems in house and use them to make your parts.
What Is Automated Machining?
Automation reduces human interaction in a process. In manufacturing, that can mean using EDI instead of entering orders by hand, integrating robotics instead of assembling parts manually, or automating machine loading and visual part checking.
At E.J. Basler, we define automation as the use of IT (information technology) and OT (operational technology) to let our processes run on their own or to improve them. We apply mechatronics, the interdisciplinary branch of engineering, to bring a broad range of technologies to our processes and to the parts we make for clients.
Automation Technologies We Use at E.J. Basler
Our team at E.J. Basler uses automation across customer service, assembly, analytics and quality assurance:
- Customer service supports EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) integration, so business documents move between your system and ours without manual entry.
- Advanced analytics deploys business intelligence tools to support quick strategic decisions and operational excellence.
- Quality assurance integrates metrology devices and statistical software to enforce quality across all our operations. Our quality system is ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016 certified, and our Six Sigma Black Belts work to provide high-capability processes (Cp, Cpk). Learn more about our quality program.
- Automation integrates conventional and collaborative robotics to keep throughput and quality consistent in machining and assembly.
Automation at E.J. Basler
With enough visibility on demand, we can craft the most cost-effective and reliable process for your part. Our engineering team works with you to drive costs out of components before designs are locked into production.
Automated processes related to your parts continue to improve from the first operation to the last when you work with us. Our parts are the backbone of products across the industries we serve.
How Can Automation Help You?
Do you keep running into the same problem with a machined part? A dimension that keeps drifting out of spec? A burr that never seems to come off? Automation is one of the ways we solve them.
We use automation through these processes to help meet your requirements:
- OT (Operational Technology): equipment and controls that let our processes operate autonomously
- IT (Information Technology): systems that support our processes, customer service and analytics
- In-line gauging (metrology): dimensional checks while parts are being made
- Vision systems (metrology): automated visual part checking
- Conventional and collaborative robotics: machine loading and assembly
- Additive manufacturing (3D printing): prototyping and custom fixturing
- EDI integration (IT): electronic exchange of business documents
- Advanced analytics (IT): business intelligence for quick strategic decisions
Automation of Machined Parts
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from buyers about automated machining at E.J. Basler.
Does E.J. Basler sell automation equipment?
No. E.J. Basler is a high-volume contract manufacturer of precision machined parts. We design and program our automation systems in house and use them to make your parts. We do not sell or rent machinery or automation systems.
How does automation help on high-volume machined parts?
We automate machine loading and visual part checking to drive down costs and quality costs. Robotics integration supports consistent quality and throughput in our processes.
How are parts inspected during an automated run?
Our quality assurance team integrates metrology devices, including in-line gauging and vision systems, with statistical software to enforce quality across all our operations. Our automated equipment includes a thread gaging station and a cleaning and gaging machine. Our quality system is ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016 certified, and our Six Sigma Black Belts work to provide high-capability processes.
Does E.J. Basler support EDI?
Yes. Our customer service team offers EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) integration for a more efficient and effective exchange of business documents. Contact us to discuss your requirements.
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