NUTRO Corp., a Cleveland-Based integrator and machine builder, provides automated
finishing systems for a variety of industries, including the automotive industry.
NUTRO has integrated several machines that are involved in the finishing process of
brake rotors. However, the product line has recently changed, making there former
finishing process obsolete. NUTRO needed to develop a new, more efficient way to
transfer the rotors from one finishing process to the next. Because of the new
shape of the brake rotor, NUTRO decided it would be best to use the item system
in a pick and place or transfer application.
How item helped NUTRO Corporation...
NUTRO and item have been working together for years as machine builder and integration
partners. Engineers from both organizations met to discuss the details of the project;
it was determined that item would be responsible for three phases of the above finishing
process. These three phases include a 3-axis transfer system, a heat-curing frame, and a
paint scraping application; all demonstrate at least one form of item’s precise linear
motion capabilities. The 3-axis transfer system, the most involved of the three, utilizes
item’s linear motion capabilities to its best. NUTRO required a system capable of
transferring high quantities of unfinished brake rotors through a finishing process;
item was the perfect fit for this application.
Combination of skills..
item has always preferred working with local integrators such as NUTRO. For projects
such as this, item will provide all mechanical components of a machine including;
construction profiles, 3 axis’ of linear motion, custom bearing carriages and plates;
seen in the above photo. In addition, item will include energy chains from and outside
supplier if the customer has such a request. Being a local, expert integrator, NUTRO
provides the motors, drives, and other components necessary for a working pick and
place/transfer unit. In essence, NUTRO is responsible for bringing the project to life.
Conclusion..
Working with local integrators such as NUTRO is not only beneficial for our two
organizations but the community as a whole. There are many local and national
industries that benefit from the teamwork of NUTRO and item; in particular, the
automotive industry. This industry is a large and important part of America’s economy,
it is good to know that item and the people we work with help increase efficiency,
output, and growth in this industry.
