LFI composite R&D cell and robotic production line engineering Client: Rinox

The challenge

Support the customer in refining a manufacturing process for composite parts using Long Fiber Injection (LFI) technology. Develop a functional R&D cell and study its evolution into a fully automated industrial production line.

Our solution

Lory Automation supported the development of the R&D cell and completed the engineering of a future industrial production line, combining mechanical design, equipment retrofitting, and robotic integration.

• R&D cell: integration of a hydraulic press, two FANUC robots for composite material application and surface finishing, and a polyurethane metering system.

• Custom robotic trimming: design and fabrication of a robotic trimming cell featuring a FANUC robot and a custom vacuum table designed to securely hold specially shaped panels.

• Mechanical engineering and automation: hydraulic press modifications and retrofitting, control panel design, and PLC programming.

• Industrial engineering: production line layout design and cycle time analysis for a future line incorporating two 150-ton hydraulic presses, a customized conveyor system, and eight FANUC robots for material application, demolding, and trimming operations.

Results and added value

• Implementation of a functional R&D cell enabling the customer to test and optimize its LFI manufacturing process.

• Development of custom robotic equipment tailored to the products' specific characteristics.

• Engineering of a future industrial production line integrating eight FANUC robots.

• Multidisciplinary expertise in mechanical design, hydraulic press retrofitting, automation, and robotics.