Technicians from Silcotech improved their skills with ARBURG, Inc. robots recently with a hands on training workshop hosted by Arburg at Silcotech’s Bolton manufacturing facility. The training further strengthened its internal capabilities in robotic automation, process control, and advanced manufacturing.
Throughout the multiple training sessions, Silcotech’s technicians developed a deep understanding of robot programming for complex part-handling applications. This included creating new pick-up programs using four grippers, incorporating air blow functions, and managing controlled part drops into bins. Quality-driven automation was a strong focus, with training covering how to program bad-part drop positions using input queries, ensuring reliable part segregation and process integrity.
Arburg’s instructor emphasized efficiency and reliability, with teams reviewing and optimizing home sequences and learning how to structure robot programs through the creation of templates and the division of programs into organized zoom in and zoom out groups. Motion control and monitoring capabilities were expanded through the use of C-axis monitoring symbols, while peripheral integration was addressed by programming inputs and outputs for systems such as automatic box changing.
As the training advanced, participants were introduced to higher-level robot functions, including repetition logic, output pulse signals, and event-controlled torque monitoring. Additional instruction focused on programming part patterns with stacking to support efficient material handling and defining safety operating areas to ensure safe, repeatable automated operation. Each program was validated through robot dry cycle runs prior to production use, reinforcing best practices for commissioning and change control.
By structuring the training across multiple groups and levels of complexity, Silcotech ensured broad knowledge transfer while building strong internal automation capability. This investment supports greater process control, improved repeatability, and scalable production across demanding applications.
Silcotech continues to invest in its people and in strategic partnerships with leading technology providers like Arburg, reinforcing its position at the forefront of advanced manufacturing and automation excellence.
