筑波エンジニアリング List of Products and Services

This is a system that places a robot next to or above a plastic molding machine to insert cores or inserts into the mold with each shot. By adding functionality to the hand, it is also possible to perform the role of a removal machine by gripping the workpiece and bringing it to the runner cutting mechanism during the return stroke. We have extensive experience with a wide range of applications for both vertical and horizontal molding machines, allowing us to design a total system that includes collaboration with pallet changers and removal machines. Please feel free to contact us when you need assistance. 【Features】 ■ Inserts cores or inserts into the mold with each shot ■ Can also perform the role of a removal machine ■ Capable of designing a total system that includes collaboration *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Contract manufacturing
• Other industrial robots

The system uses a robot with a carrying capacity of 10kg on a 100t molding machine to perform insert molding. By placing a pallet changer, it can stock dozens of product pallets, enabling long hours of unmanned continuous molding. Not only can it work with the molding machine, but it can also be linked with the extraction machine. If the extraction machine is used for runner removal, it is possible to build a highly efficient automatic molding system. 【Features】 ■ Uses a robot with a carrying capacity of 10kg on a 100t molding machine ■ Can stock dozens of product pallets ■ Enables long hours of unmanned continuous molding ■ Can be linked with the extraction machine ■ Possible to build a highly efficient automatic molding system *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Contract manufacturing
• Other industrial robots

This is a system that uses a small robot with a portable weight of 7 kg placed on a fixed platen, functioning like a pick-and-place machine. The small robot is capable of maintaining a cycle time equivalent to that of a pick-and-place machine due to its high speed and repeatability. It demonstrates outstanding performance in transporting workpieces to multiple positions, such as in subsequent assembly processes or inspection processes. 【Features】 ■ The small robot is high-speed and has high repeatability. ■ It can maintain a cycle time equivalent to that of a pick-and-place machine. ■ It exhibits excellent performance in transporting workpieces to multiple positions. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Contract manufacturing
• Other conveying machines
• Other industrial robots

A robot system that uses the "Assycube," a 3-axis vibration intelligence parts feeder highly compatible with robot vision, to automatically align insert parts, recognize parts with a camera, and perform pick-up and insertion. The trays on the Assycube can be easily changed, allowing for relatively easy adaptation to a variety of products by modifying the vibration control program. Additionally, by dividing tasks between a collaborative robot (responsible for insertion) and a standard robot (responsible for palletizing storage boxes), the system enables 24-hour production. 【Features】 ■ Automatically aligns insert parts, recognizes parts with a camera, and performs pick-up and insertion. ■ Trays on the Assycube can be easily changed. ■ Relatively easy adaptation to a variety of products. ■ Enables 24-hour production without interrupting the molding cycle time. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Contract manufacturing
• Other conveying machines
• Other industrial robots

This is an automated assembly line for continuously assembling stamp pad hobby craft products. It consists of eight workstations (supply and transport of stamp pad base containers → application of adhesive → supply and transfer of ink pads → pad pressing → supply and installation of stamp pad lids → lid pressing → assembly quality inspection → product discharge), producing one unit every four seconds. In this equipment, the key points are the quantitative application of fast-drying adhesive according to specified patterns, the transfer of impregnated ink pads, and the installation of lids using a vision-equipped six-axis robot. 【Features】 ■ Composed of eight workstations ■ Assembly production of one unit every four seconds ■ Quantitative application of fast-drying adhesive according to specified patterns ■ Transfer of impregnated ink pads ■ Installation of lids using a vision-equipped six-axis robot *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Contract manufacturing
• Assembly robot
• Other assembly machines

This is a transport system that mounts a camera on the end of a robotic hand to visually inspect the appearance of resin molded products while aligning only the acceptable items in a tray. By integrating the product alignment process with the inspection process, significant labor savings are achieved. In addition, we also have examples of manufacturing such as "Transport Work Pickup Alignment Device" and "Electronic Component Image Inspection System." Please feel free to contact us when you need assistance. 【Features】 ■ Camera mounted on the end of the robotic hand ■ Visual inspection of the appearance of resin molded products ■ Only acceptable items are aligned in the tray ■ Integration of the product alignment process with the inspection process, achieving significant labor savings *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Contract manufacturing
• Other inspection equipment and devices
• Inspection robot

This is a system for transferring thin plate-shaped workpieces from a pallet to a dedicated tray. The workpieces stacked on top of each other are cut out one by one and arranged in any desired orientation while being gripped by a suction-type robotic hand. The robot's precise repeatability reduces the takt time. Additionally, the complete automation of continuous operation through conveyor transport contributes to labor-saving. 【Features】 - Transfers thin plate-shaped workpieces from a pallet to a dedicated tray - Arranges them in any desired orientation while being gripped by a suction-type robotic hand - Reduces takt time due to the robot's precise repeatability - Contributes to labor-saving through complete automation of continuous operation via conveyor transport *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Contract manufacturing
• Transport and handling robots
• Other industrial robots

This is a system that combines a high-resolution image inspection device with the high positional repeatability characteristic of FANUC's gantry robots. While subtly changing the posture of the electronic components grasped by a suction-type robotic hand, it continuously captures images of multiple areas. It is capable of handling small quantities of various types of electronic components through registered work, contributing to the standardization of quality control and a significant increase in the number of inspection processes. 【Features】 ■ Combines a high-resolution image inspection device ■ Continuously captures images of multiple areas ■ Capable of handling small quantities of various types of electronic components through registered work ■ Contributes to the standardization of quality control and a significant increase in the number of inspection processes *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Contract manufacturing
• Other inspection equipment and devices
• Inspection robot

This is a work alignment device utilizing FANUC's high-performance gantry robot. By connecting a camera and encoder to the robot and using visual tracking functionality, it picks up workpieces flowing in randomly and aligns them in a storage tray without stopping the conveyor. The high motion performance of the parallel link robot and the visual tracking functionality significantly reduce conventional working time. 【Features】 ■ Utilizes FANUC's high-performance gantry robot ■ Uses visual tracking functionality ■ Picks up randomly flowing workpieces and aligns them in a storage tray ■ Significantly reduces conventional working time *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Transport and handling robots
• Other conveying machines
• Contract manufacturing

This is a loading/unloading system for large processing machines using medium-sized robots. By innovating the work supply table, it is possible to accommodate a variety of products with just a simple setup change. By utilizing a long cycle time for processing, we have built a highly productive system that keeps the robot active by attaching an air blow nozzle for cleaning processes. 【Features】 ■ Accommodates a variety of products with just a simple setup change ■ Utilizes a long cycle time for processing, adding a cleaning process by attaching an air blow nozzle to the robot ■ Builds a highly productive system that keeps the robot active *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Transport and handling robots
• Other conveying machines
• Contract manufacturing

The supply and retrieval of workpieces to the wire cut electrical discharge machine, RoboCut, has been fully automated using FANUC robots. By arranging two RoboCuts diagonally, it is possible to fit two RoboCuts within the operating range of a single robot. In RoboCuts, which generally have longer processing times, the robot's waiting time tends to be long. However, if the robot is taking care of two RoboCuts, the operating time of the robot is doubled. 【Features】 ■ Complete automation of workpiece supply and retrieval using FANUC robots ■ Ability to fit two RoboCuts within the operating range of a single robot ■ Doubling of robot operating time when taking care of two RoboCuts ■ Significant cost reduction in system construction by using just one robot *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Transport and handling robots
• Other conveying machines
• Contract manufacturing

This is an automatic device that retrieves workpieces (plastic molded products, electronic components) from a molding machine using a multi-joint robot, performs deburring, conducts quality inspection, and accurately aligns only the specified number of good workpieces in a parts tray. The retrieval of workpieces from the plastic molding machine in the preceding process utilizes a multi-joint robot. Additionally, a two-axis robot is used for the alignment of the workpieces, and the aligned workpieces are automatically transported to the next work process along with the parts tray. 【Features】 - Performs deburring and quality inspection, accurately aligning only the specified number of good workpieces in the parts tray. - Utilizes a multi-joint robot for retrieving workpieces from the plastic molding machine. - Utilizes a two-axis robot for the alignment of workpieces. - Aligned workpieces are automatically transported to the next work process along with the parts tray. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Transport and handling robots
• Other conveying machines
• Contract manufacturing

The Swiss company Asyril SA's 3-axis vibrating parts feeder "Asycube" is a high-speed and flexible parts alignment system combined with a SCARA robot and vision. The robot detects the workpieces, which are positioned in a way that makes them easy to grasp, using a camera mounted on the ceiling. By simply changing the shape of the Asycube's pallet or the end effector of the robot, it can accommodate various workpieces, making it excellent for handling a wide variety of parts. 【Features】 - The robot detects workpieces positioned for easy grasping on the Asycube's pallet using a ceiling-mounted camera. - The Asycube's pallet itself is backlit, allowing for a clear display of the workpiece's outline. - It is capable of handling various workpieces, making it highly versatile for different types of parts. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

• Transport and handling robots
• Other conveying machines
• Contract manufacturing

Our company has been in business for 40 years, specializing in various assembly and transport equipment. Our experienced design staff carefully select suitable components to assemble the equipment, while our control team develops user-friendly control programs for end users using PLCs. We have a proven track record of mechanizing assembly processes for a wide range of work, from components for artificial organs to traditional Japanese New Year’s food boxes. Please feel free to contact us when you need our services. 【Features】 ■ We have experienced staff not only in mechanical aspects but also in other areas. ■ The control program team creates control programs that pursue optimal "operability" for our customers. ■ We take responsibility for clear operational instructions from the handover to the customer. ■ We have a proven track record of mechanizing assembly processes for a wide range of work. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Assembly Machine
• Other conveying machines
• Contract manufacturing

Our company has been in business for 40 years, realizing various inspection devices such as visual inspection, pressure testing, and weight testing through custom-made solutions. By integrating cameras from various manufacturers, as well as measuring devices and measurement units from other manufacturers into our systems, we can fully automate the inspection/testing processes by combining them with work supply and discharge devices. Additionally, we can add traceability features according to customer requests and build a one-stop system for transferring inspection/testing data to upper systems. Please feel free to contact us when needed. 【Features】 ■ Capable of handling various materials and sizes of workpieces for inspection ■ It is also possible to incorporate inspection processes into subsequent processes within a robotic system, achieving a more value-added automation line ■ High precision quality management is possible through the automation of image inspection *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Contract manufacturing
• Other inspection equipment and devices
• Testing Equipment and Devices

We provide a fully unmanned system that automates the supply and removal of workpieces to cutting machines such as RoboDrills through manual labor. By combining post-processing steps such as air blowing, cleaning processes, and inspection processes, further productivity improvements are possible. Our solutions are compatible with both existing and new equipment that has already been implemented. From workpiece supply methods to robotic hands and processing jigs, we offer everything necessary for automation and unmanned operation in an all-in-one package. 【Features】 ■ We manufacture "automation-specific jigs" suitable for your products. ■ Our automation with FANUC robots is compatible with FANUC's standard interface, Robot Interface II. ■ System control based on PLC is also possible. ■ We have numerous achievements with other companies' machine tools. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Contract manufacturing

In insert molding, where inserts are placed into molds before resin injection molding, if the shape of the insert is complex, it is often not possible to insert it using commercially available XYZ-type extraction machines. "Isn't the only option to have an operator positioned next to the injection molding machine, manually inserting the inserts thousands or tens of thousands of times a day?" At Tsukuba Engineering, we have a proven track record of contributing to labor-saving in the molding industry, and we also have test equipment for insert molding that accommodates small quantities and various types, allowing for test trials before implementation. **Benefits of Automating Insert Molding:** - Cost reduction after amortization - Prevention of scratches due to automatic drop of molded products - Protection of workers from high-temperature molds - Labor savings through integration with subsequent processes such as inspection and palletizing - Increased production volume through unmanned operation at night *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

• Contract manufacturing
• Other industrial robots
• Transport and handling robots

We are a system integrator for industrial robots. Utilizing new technologies to their fullest, including image recognition and various sensors, we provide total coordination to create equipment that customers can easily use right away. By attaching a dedicated hand to the robot's wrist and combining it with FA components (such as belt conveyors and cameras), or synchronizing it with complete surrounding production equipment (such as NC machining centers and injection molding machines), we create a finished production system. Please feel free to contact us when you need our services. 【Features】 ■ Specializing in applications for FANUC robots ■ Extensive experience in a wide range of applications, focusing on transportation, assembly, and inspection ■ Capable of handling a wide range from large (approximately 200kg payload) to small classes *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Transport and handling robots
• Inspection robot
• Assembly robot

Tsukuba Engineering manufactures custom automation machinery, inspection equipment, and automated machinery tailored to customer needs. We also accommodate the expansion of existing equipment and the fabrication of automated machines incorporating imported machinery. We provide a comprehensive service from design to manufacturing, assembly, and installation adjustment. We accept orders from each business unit, so please feel free to contact us. 【Business Activities】 ■ Machine Design and Manufacturing - Design and manufacture of automated machines ■ Electrical Design and Manufacturing - Design and manufacture of control panels for automated machines - Design and manufacture of sequence programs and sequence control circuits - Design and manufacture of other automated controls using robots and servo motors ■ Machining - Design and manufacture of jigs and tools - Parts processing *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Assembly Machine