Engineering Solutions Tailored for Automation Excellence

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Our mechanical engineering services encompass everything from high-level conceptual design to precise machine and system programming. Our dedicated team of mechanical engineers collaborates closely with project managers, electrical engineers, and clients to deliver tailored solutions. With a team of skilled engineers, we are equipped to design and build custom solutions for various manufacturing environments and system types.

Our engineering capabilities include:

• Concept Evaluations: Rigorous analysis and validation of initial concepts.
• Client Collaboration: Creation of e-drawings to facilitate seamless client interaction.
• Documentation: Production of detailed instruction and maintenance manuals.
• Manufacturing Drawings: Development of accurate manufacturing and electrical schematics.
• Finite Element Analysis: In-depth analysis to identify potential part issues.

 At Sawtooth Robotics, our control system engineering expertise ranges from managing individual machine controls to overseeing extensive networked manufacturing systems. We carefully assess project requirements and mechanical designs to craft a control system that meets all operational needs.

Our control system development process includes:

• Safety Assessments: Evaluation of potential safety risks.
• Data Structuring: Design of data flow models and structure layouts.
• Functional Descriptions: Creation of detailed automation solution descriptions.
• Media Selection: Choice of appropriate communication media and network protocols.
• Control Schemes: Design of control schemes, alarms, HMIs, and reports.

Our control systems are supported by robust software development and programming processes:

• HMI and Database Development: Creation of HMI interfaces, databases, and reporting functions according to design documents.
• Configuration Reviews: Examination of configurations to ensure compliance with functional requirements.
• Programming and Security: Development of control configurations and programming with security measures in place.
• Testing and Documentation: Formulation of comprehensive testing plans and documentation for client handover.

Simulation software plays a crucial role in our design process, offering benefits such as:

• Error Reduction: Minimizing critical mistakes and oversights.
• Implementation Efficiency: Reducing downtime and expediting project completion.
• Cost Savings: Avoiding costly process and equipment errors.
• Predictable Performance: Achieving better outcomes through advanced simulations.
• Enhanced Collaboration: Bridging knowledge gaps and improving team dynamics.

Our team is proficient with major controls suppliers and robot manufacturers, including:

• Automation Brands: Beckhoff, B&R, Rockwell
• Robotic Manufacturers: ABB, Fanuc
• Vision Systems: Cognex, Keyence

From material handling systems to inspection and vision solutions, Sawtooth Robotics designs and builds automated systems tailored to your specific needs:

• Material Handling: Expertise in robotic part handling, packing, palletizing, and more.
• Inspection & Testing: Specialized equipment for enhanced inspection and defect classification.
• Vision Systems: Solutions for defect detection, production monitoring, and automated sorting.

Our expertise spans diverse industries, including medical device production, construction product manufacturing, welding, and general product assembly. We’ve successfully executed projects of varying scales, from single robotic cells to large-scale factories with over 60 robots. 

Contact Us to Learn More About Our Engineering Solutions!