Overview
Beyond the press, Linear builds custom robotic and vision-guided automation: high-speed part sorting, random bin picking, vision inspection, forging automation, magnetic pulse welding and specialized assembly cells. Linear works with Yaskawa, ABB, FANUC, KUKA and Kawasaki robots.
Key Features
- Vision part sorting
- High-speed part sorting and material handling with vision.
- Random bin picking
- Robots pick randomly oriented parts from bins using vision.
- Vision inspection
- Automated vision inspection of parts.
- Forging automation
- Custom transfer and handling systems for forging presses.
- Magnetic pulse welding and assembly cells
- Specialized cells for joining and assembly.
- Your robot brand
- Linear integrates Yaskawa, ABB, FANUC, KUKA and Kawasaki robots on Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Bosch or Mitsubishi controls.
Product Line / Models
Custom automation Linear builds:
- Vision sorting and handling cells
- Bin-picking cells
- Vision inspection stations
- Forging and specialty transfer systems
- Assembly and joining cells
Applications & Benefits
- Labor: Automates sorting, picking and loading jobs done by hand today.
- Quality: Vision inspection checks parts in-line.
- Fits your plant standard: Built on the robot and control brands you already run.
- One builder: Linear designs, programs, installs and supports the cell.
How to Scope a Custom Automation Cell
- What the cell must do: pick, sort, inspect, load or assemble.
- Part variety, size and weight.
- Cycle time.
- Plant standards for robots and controls.
Why Linear Custom Automation Is Trusted
- Built for stamping: Linear started in 1994 building transfer systems for metal stamping and now supplies transfer, front-of-line, end-of-line and press-to-press automation worldwide.
- In-house from design to start-up: design, programming, assembly, installation, commissioning and training are all done by Linear.
- Supported in North America: Linear is part of Nidec Press & Automation, with service locations in Barrie and Windsor, Ontario, Louisville, Kentucky and Monterrey, Mexico, and 24/7 support.
Contact & Ordering
Need help picking the right model or getting a quote? Provide these details:
- Part samples, prints or photos
- Current process and cycle time
- Preferred robot and PLC brands
- Floor space for the cell
- Contact PRI to discuss specs, lead times, and installation support.
