Directory:Rimrock Automation

Rimrock Automation
Slogan	Experts in Robotic Integration
Type	[[Company_Type:=Private|Private]]
Founded	[[Year_Started:=1982|1982]]
Founder	ABB - Flexible Automation
Headquarters	Template:Country data US [[City:=New Berlin|New Berlin]], [[State_Name:=Wisconsin|Wisconsin]], [[Country_Name:=United States|USA]]
Key people	[[Key_Person1:=Dave Dulak|Dave Dulak]], Marketing Specialist
Industry	[[NAICS_Code1_Title:=Engineering Services|Engineering Services]]
Contact	2865 S Calhoun Rd New Berlin, WI 53151 262-432-0600 [http://www.RimrockAutomation.com RimrockAutomation.com]
Reference	NAICS: 541330 Region: [[Region1:=Milwaukee County|Milwaukee]]

For 25 years Rimrock Automation, formerly ABB Flexible Automation, has provided expert robotic integration solutions for material removal, machine tending, and material handling applications. Recently combined with Rimrock Corporation, they have become the largest general manufacturing integrator in North America providing expert robotic solutions. Together Rimrock's three locations have installed over 7,500 robots. Rimrock’s robot integration capabilities include the design, manufacture, & installation of ABB, KUKA, & Gudel based robotic systems.

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Robot Automation Products

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RoboFinisher 200 - Standard Robotic Polishing, Finishing, and/or Buffing System

Robotic Trimming Automation - Plastics & Composites

• RoboRouter-Robotic systems predesigned specifically for automation of routing, cutting, & trimming operations on composite or plastic parts.
  • RoboRouter 100- Pre-Engineered robotic routing system for medium to high volume part families in sizes up to 4' X 4' X 3'.
  • RoboRouter 200-Pre-Engineered robotic trimming & routing system for medium to high volume part families in sizes up to 8' x 5' x 8' with stationary robot mount or 8' x 5' x 45' when using the optional robot track.
• TrimWare HMI-Comprehensive operator interface package for robot automated cutting, trimming, and routing.
• ShapeWare-

Robotic Machine Tending Automation

• RMT (Robotic Machine Tending System)- Rimrock's pre-engineered robotic machine tending system is designed to automate tending of 1 to 3 machine tools & can incorporate a variety of secondary processing equipment modules such as a part washer or inspection station.
• CellWare HMI-Comprehensive operator interface package for robotic machine tending applications.

Robotic Finishing, Buffing, & Polishing Automation

• RoboFinisher-Robotic systems predesigned specifically for automation of polishing, buffing, & finishing operations on metal parts.
  • RoboFinisher 100- Complete robotic solution for buffing & polishing metal parts. It is designed to accommodate a wide variation of parts in sizes up to 12" x 18" x 30".
  • RoboFinisher 200- Pre-engineered robotic finishing system for parts with process intensive polishing, finishing, & buffing operations.
• Compliant Finishing Machines-The CFM product line is constructed to finish metal parts in sizes from a few inches up to 12" x 18" x 30", and can accommodate up to 4 operations using a single machine.
  • CFM-100-7.5 HP single head, compliant finisher
  • CFM-200-7.5 HP dual head, compliant finisher
  • CFM-300-3 HP, low mass compliant polisher
• FinishWare HMI-Touch screen interface for robotic finishing systems with production reporting & process adjustment controls.

Robot Automation Services

Custom Robotic Automation System Design & Integration

• Robotic Material Removal Automation-Rimrock's Material Removal experience includes metals, plastics, and composite part compositions.
  • Buffing
  • Cutting - Mechanical
  • Deburring
  • Deflashing
  • Degating
  • Finishing
  • Grinding
  • Polishing
  • Routing
  • Sanding
  • Sawing
  • Trimming

• Robotic Material Handling Automation-Rimrock's material handling automation improves the efficiency of manufacturing processes. Rimrock's automation exceeds human limitations of speed, reliability, and strength. The return on investment of Rimrock's solutions is outstanding when handling medium to high volume part families. Rimrock's solutions can use multiple part grippers or vision systems, and are ideal for handling large or unusual part shapes.
  • Loading monorail conveyor
  • Part assembly
  • Part transfer
  • Part inspection
  • Dual or multiple part grippers
  • Dunnage handling
  • Handling large, bulky products or parts
  • Handling/palletizing of unusual shapes or difficult to handle loads
  • Machine tending

• Robotic Machine Tending Automation-Automated machine tending has improved the profitability and competitive advantage of thousands of manufacturers. For over 30 years, Rimrock's machine tending solutions have increased throughput, lowered inventories, and reduced rework - fostering lean manufacturing. Rimrock uses proprietary products, vision systems, gantries, and robotics to provide machine tending solutions.
  • Machine tools and special machines
  • Vertical and horizontal lathes
  • Vertical and horizontal machining centers
  • Gear grinders
  • Gear hobbing machines
  • Gauges
  • ID & OD grinders
  • Honing machines
  • Trim die machines
  • Presses
  • Press brakes
  • Forging presses
  • Die cast machines

• Robotic Machine Vision Systems-Rimrock, an integrator of machine vision systems since 1986, is a forerunner in the application of vision for manufacturing. Rimrock designs for the harshest environments, and has successfully dealt with vision difficulties such as vibration, low lighting, small part variations, & high speed manufacturing.
  • One-dimensional measurement in a fixed location
  • Imaging mass conveyed parts
  • Presence sensing & part verification
  • Gauging & measuring
  • Part orientation & sorting
  • Pick & place systems
  • Layered dunnage or part picking
  • Machine tending
  • Assembly
  • Part inspection & flaw detection
  • 3D welding
  • Dispensing
  • Material removal
  • Material handling

• Robotic Spot Welding Automation-Robotic Spot Welding systems from Rimrock provide the lowest cost per part solution. The high robot mean time between failure combined with Rimrock’s robust cabling solutions & weld gun tooling optimize your Manufacturing uptime. Rimrock’s spot welding solutions are ideal when product requirements call for precision, quality, & speed beyond human limitations.

Locations & Contact Information

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Rimrock Automation, Formerly ABB-Flexible Automation

Rimrock Automation

2865 S Calhoun Rd

New Berlin, WI 53151

Phone: 262-432-0600

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Rimrock Corporation

1700 Jetway Blvd

Columbus OH 43219 US

Phone: 614-417-5926

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Rimrock-Fort Collins, Formerly Wolf Robotics & ABB-Welding Systems

Rimrock-Wolf Robotics

4600 Innovation Drive

Fort Collins, CO 80525

Phone: 970-225-7600

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Rimrock Products

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