Industrial machinery spread throughout a plant floor runs on a variety of power sources, involving a number of intermediary steps to ensure maximum up time is retained. There are several power supply configurations that have made their way into the plant floor as the applications gain more diversity, i.e. from motors to sensitive electronic equipment.
Many companies in many industries rely on us at Premier Automation for our engineering, service and support to supplement their staff, troubleshoot difficult problems and to design solutions for their needs. In the current situation, many sites are not allowing visitors and vendors on-site to mitigate the risks to their employees and outside personnel which is taking away access to resources that they had at their disposal prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Numerous solutions exist and thinking outside of the box may provide opportunities to continue business as usual through these difficult times.
Premier Automation is an engineered solutions company that specializes in providing automation, robotics, drives and electrical control solutions.
Addressing Coronavirus/COVID-19
During these trying times we want to assure our nation's manufacturing base that Premier Automation stands united to help address manufacturing shortages of necessary supplies.
We are actively monitoring the COVID-19/Coronavirus situation and are taking the steps recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local health authorities to help keep our communities safe.
Welding is an age-old process through which two materials are fused by applying heat, intermixing and cooling, resulting in a strong joint. Traditionally, welding has been performed through arcs or other tools operated by humans. However, in recent years, robotics have been introduced to this field as well, which has opened new avenues and possibilities of productivity within the workplace.
Robotic welding holds several benefits over the traditional process, some of which are increased efficiency, consistency and higher Return on Investment. Breakthroughs within robotic welding technologies have given way to robotic weld cells which are much more productive and safe, dramatically reducing arc glare while improving the consistency of the end products.
Lower Costs
Costs associated with manual welding can soar depending on the level of skilled labor and the job on hand. In addition, it is dangerous and therefore involves costs associated with medical care. With robotic welding, such risks can be eliminated entirely, and the costs vanish as well. The end result is greater productivity with lower costs.
Less Waste
Even the most skilled welders are likely to make mistakes, but robotic welders hold a certain degree of accuracy under which they won’t fall. This accuracy can be incorporated within the cost benefit analysis and thus can be used to devise the best welding strategy within the factory floor. Generally, the waste produced by robotic welders are less, thus contributing to lower costs.
Higher Return on Investment
From all the aforementioned benefits, it is clear that robotic arc welders have the capacity to ultimately provider Higher Return on Investment, especially during a time when labor, material and utility costs are on the rise.
The manufacturing process for a single product can be modified much easier in order to improve its efficiency and productivity, compared to a plant floor where several different products are being produced. Higher Return on Investment is the prime motivation for automation, and improving the parameter becomes more complex as the production capacity increases in difficulty.
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Motors have been the cornerstone of industrialization and automation. About 45% of energy generated is consumed by motor loads globally, enunciating the hardware’s importance in today’s world. Over the past 30 years, motors have greatly evolved. The advent of modern processing tools allows manufacturers to get a clear idea as to how motor performance can be improved and tailored for specific applications. Furthermore, the growth of smart manufacturing techniques allows users to monitor process performance in real-time, giving them clearer insights and information required to boost productivity.
The early 1950's marked the entry of one of the most revolutionary products in the history of industrial automation: the Variable Frequency Drive. Since then, the product design has evolved and refined at an increased pace. Even in the 21st century, there is no alternative in sight, and thanks to continued improvement, VFDs have solidified their position in the field of automation.
Variable Frequency Drives, or more commonly known as VFDs, are known for their unmatched speed-control within several industries. However, any machine that is subjected to the chopped DC square wave is also prone to a number of harmful effects. By making the right choice with cabling, these harmful components can be alleviated, and the connected machinery’s lifespan can be elongated.
We are pleased to announce that Premier Automation is officially in Georgia! Our team has been working diligently with local and state officials as well as new business partners to establish a presence in the Atlanta region.
Thanks to the hard work of everyone involved, that vision is now a reality with a purchase of a new building and 6.5 acres of land for continued expansion. Our Georgia team has been preparing our new 23,000 sq. ft. facility and we are ready for action.