Automation is part of our DNA at UNISIG. Many of our deep hole drilling machine projects include some level of automation, and we think about it at every step of development. This approach allows us to offer customers automation options with their initial purchase or as a future upgrade, ensuring their investment is compatible with automated production.

Automation Gundrilling Cell

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BUILD AUTOMATION?

Automation Gundrilling Cell

Automation is part of our DNA at UNISIG. Many of our deep hole drilling machine projects include some level of automation, and we think about it at every step of development. This approach allows us to offer customers automation options with their initial purchase or as a future upgrade, ensuring their investment is compatible with automated production.

UNISIG machines are servo-driven and equipped with programmable feed rates, positions, and spindle speeds that optimize production. Many models also include servo-driven workpiece positioning systems that automatically prepare the machine for the next part. The user interface clearly shows the machine’s position and cycle status, making it simple for operators to complete one cycle and start the next.

Before automating a machine, the drilling operation itself must be stable and controlled. UNISIG’s process monitoring system tracks drilling conditions in real time and can automatically adjust parameters to maintain cycle performance. When limits are reached, the machine interrupts operation to protect the tool and workpiece while communicating what fault caused the stoppage. This feedback helps operators fine-tune parameters for successful drilling and establish tool life settings for high-volume production.

INTEGRATED AUTOMATION: BUILT FOR EFFICIENCY

Not every automated system requires a robot moving parts around. In-machine automation, such as smart conveyors, indexing pallets, and bulk feeders, can provide fully automated operation within a compact footprint. These integrated systems are often designed to ship with the machine as a single unit, ready for production.

UNISIG also offers “robot-ready” machines. Depending on the model, this can include communication protocols, automatic doors, powered fixturing, and presence sensors. These features simplify future robot integration while making manual operation more efficient for the operator.

“Automation is never an afterthought. It is built in from the very beginning.”

INTEGRATED AUTOMATION: BUILT FOR EFFICIENCY

Not every automated system requires a robot moving parts around. In-machine automation, such as smart conveyors, indexing pallets, and bulk feeders, can provide fully automated operation within a compact footprint. These integrated systems are often designed to ship with the machine as a single unit, ready for production.

UNISIG also offers “robot-ready” machines. Depending on the model, this can include communication protocols, automatic doors, powered fixturing, and presence sensors. These features simplify future robot integration while making manual operation more efficient for the operator.

“Automation is never an afterthought. It is built in from the very beginning.”

READY-ENGINEERED SYSTEMS: PROVEN AND SCALABLE

Standardized automation solutions make it easy for customers to say yes to automation, even without prior experience. UNISIG’s pre-engineered, proven automation eliminates unnecessary risk and development cost. We ask the right questions to help customers avoid common pitfalls and deliver automation systems that enhance productivity and competitiveness.

When multiple machines are connected in an automated system, centralized control simplifies operation and setup. The UNISIG Automation Cell Controller (ACC) provides a single interface that displays operation screens from every UNISIG machine in the cell, along with the robot sequence and parameters for the next job change.

ADVANCED EXPERTISE: SIMPLE UPGRADES TO COMPLEX CELLS

UNISIG has decades of experience designing and integrating automation, from ultra-high-speed systems that drill millions of parts per year to heavy-duty cells that move 25-ton workpieces. We collaborate closely with customers to understand their goals, develop practical automation solutions, and stand behind every system we deliver.

Building automation is not just about adding technology. It is about engineering smarter, more capable systems that evolve with our customers’ needs. At UNISIG, automation is never an afterthought. It is built in from the very beginning.

READY-ENGINEERED SYSTEMS: PROVEN AND SCALABLE

Standardized automation solutions make it easy for customers to say yes to automation, even without prior experience. UNISIG’s pre-engineered, proven automation eliminates unnecessary risk and development cost. We ask the right questions to help customers avoid common pitfalls and deliver automation systems that enhance productivity and competitiveness.

When multiple machines are connected in an automated system, centralized control simplifies operation and setup. The UNISIG Automation Cell Controller (ACC) provides a single interface that displays operation screens from every UNISIG machine in the cell, along with the robot sequence and parameters for the next job change.

ADVANCED EXPERTISE: SIMPLE UPGRADES TO COMPLEX CELLS

UNISIG has decades of experience designing and integrating automation, from ultra-high-speed systems that drill millions of parts per year to heavy-duty cells that move 25-ton workpieces. We collaborate closely with customers to understand their goals, develop practical automation solutions, and stand behind every system we deliver.

Building automation is not just about adding technology. It is about engineering smarter, more capable systems that evolve with our customers’ needs. At UNISIG, automation is never an afterthought. It is built in from the very beginning.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

UNISIG offers a range of automation options, including in-machine conveyors, pallet systems, bulk feeders, robot integration, and multi-machine automation cells managed by the UNISIG Automation Cell Controller (ACC).

No. UNISIG provides ready-engineered and proven automation solutions. Our team guides customers through setup and operation to ensure a smooth transition into automated production.

Yes. Many UNISIG machines are designed to be automation-ready from the start, allowing customers to add automation systems as production needs grow.

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