A project developed entirely to ensure maximum customization and integration with the production process. With this goal in mind, Mondeo oversaw the creation of a new system for the laser marking of its valves, aiming to optimize the previous solution.
The advantages are numerous:
- Marking speed, which is approximately 10 times faster than the previous solution;
- Operator well-being, since the design was aimed at minimizing manual handling;
- Valve quality, both in terms of marking precision and the complete preservation of the component’s integrity, which is not altered by the operation.
The new system can mark all types of Mondeo valves, from ¼” to 4”, and it is possible to select up to 12 different marking types at once. The valves are placed on a perforated tray and then directly moved to the marking area. The movement is carried out by a robot that follows a straight line based on a Cartesian coordinate system.
The engraving does not occur on the circumference of the part but on a label whose dimensions vary proportionally to the size of the valve. The data contained includes standard information such as nominal diameter, type of steel, gasket material, production batch, and product code for further technical details. The arrangement of the data has been reorganized to be more functional and standardized across all valves.
Finally, the sustainability of the operation. In order to minimize the environmental impact of production, the system was designed to reduce energy consumption as much as possible.
