Automation is transforming industries nationwide, and the oil and gas sector is no exception. Robotic machine tending has revolutionized the manufacturing of oil and gas parts at Roberson Machine Company, empowering us to offer enhanced precision, efficiency, cost savings, safety, and scalability.
See the power of automation firsthand. Call our oil and gas industry parts experts as soon as possible at 573-646-3996 or contact us online to request a quote on your next parts project. Here, we’ll explore how automation is shaping the manufacturing of oil and gas components, the benefits the process brings, how Roberson Machine Company incorporated automation, and what the future may hold.
The Impact of Automation in Manufacturing Oil & Gas Parts at Roberson Machine Company
Automation in the manufacturing of oil and gas parts means a much-needed accuracy for an industry where even the smallest flaw in a component can lead to catastrophic failure. This coupled with the Roberson Machine Company stringent internal quality standards, improves the overall part quality and reliability.
The Advantages of Automation in Manufacturing Oil & Gas Parts at Roberson Machine Company
Some of the many benefits automation provides in manufacturing oil and gas industry parts include:
Enhanced Precision & Quality
Our automated systems, like CNC machines, deliver highly accurate and consistent results. This precision is crucial for manufacturing components with tight tolerances and complex geometries, eliminating the risk of defects and improving overall product reliability.
Cost Reduction
While the initial investment in automated production runs could be on the higher side, the long-term cost savings are substantial. Automation provides a drastic cost reduction by eliminating unnecessary manual work and minimizing the need for human interaction in repetitive tasks. By having robotic machine tending, Roberson Machine Company also optimizes material usage, with no overages, and lowers operational expenses through improved efficiency.
Boosted Manufacturing Efficiency
Automation allows for continuous production in our shop – commonly referred to as lights-out manufacturing – with minimal downtime, leading to higher outputs in less time. By streamlining processes and reducing the need for human involvement, utilizing automation for your oil and gas parts results in faster and more efficient manufacturing.
Automation is the solution for your oil and gas parts. Give us a call right away at 573-646-3996 or reach out online for a free quote.
Consistency & Reliability
Automation ensures that every part machined meets the same high standards at Roberson Machine Company, eliminating variability in production and making sure that components perform reliably in the field. This consistency is especially important in the oil and gas industry.
Scalability & Flexibility
Our automated systems can be quickly reprogrammed to accommodate different manufacturing requirements, allowing our specialists to scale operations efficiently. We use CAD and CAM software to manage our systems. This flexibility is essential for responding to our clients and market demands, whether it means ramping up our production or switching to different parts midstream through a production run. Our team does whatever it takes for our customers.
Reduced Environmental Impact, Better Resource Optimization
Automation leads to more efficient manufacturing processes that consume less energy and produce fewer emissions. In fact, according to the International Energy Association, industrial automation could help reduce emissions by up to 70 percent. Automated procedures also optimize the use of raw materials, reducing waste and improving overall resource efficiency.
Faster Time-to-Market
With streamlined processes and reduced manual intervention, automation enables faster production cycles, helping your company bring completed products to market faster. This speed is crucial in the cutthroat oil and gas industry, where timing can be crucial to project success.
How Did Roberson Machine Company Incorporate Automation?
Our management team took several vital steps before incorporating automation in our manufacturing processes, including:
- Our Team Identified Areas for Automation: We initially outlined areas in our manufacturing solutions that could benefit from automation. Most were repetitive manual tasks, and those that posed safety risks to members of our team.
- We Analyzed ROI: To make robotic machine tending make sense to our team and customers, particularly financially, we conducted in-depth ROI analysis – considering costs of technology, implementation, and training balanced against the expected efficiency gains and cost savings. In short, automation is a huge boost to your ROI on oil and gas industry parts.
- We Developed a Strategic, Organized Blueprint: Our plan outlined the technologies to be implemented, the timeline for implementation, our expected outcomes, and our internal steps for mitigating any possible risks.
- Our Team Trained Our Team: We are family at Roberson Machine Company, so we made sure to reiterate the importance of staff training the staff.
- We Continue to Monitor & Adjust: Even several years after implementing robotic machine tending, we internally monitor performance and output. We constantly look to make adjustments to ensure optimal efficiency and productivity.
The Future of Automation in Oil & Gas Manufacturing at Roberson Machine Co.
As technology continues to advance, seemingly at breakneck speeds, the role of automation in oil and gas manufacturing is set to broaden even further. The integration of AI (Artificial Intelligence), IoT (Internet of Things), and advanced robotics is expected to bring even greater precision, efficiency, and adaptability to our manufacturing process, allowing us to continue to pass the savings along to you.
Predictive maintenance will allow Roberson Machine Company to anticipate equipment failures and schedule maintenance proactively, reducing downtime and ensuring continuous production. Our advanced robotics, armed with a capability of performing complex tasks with high levels of precision, will further reduce the need for human intervention and boost overall operational efficiency.
Reach Out to Roberson Machine Company Today to See the Impact of Automation in Manufacturing Oil & Gas Components
By embracing the power of automation, your company can not only benefit from improved oil and gas parts but also contribute to the overall advancement of the industry, ensuring a more reliable and sustainable energy future.
Call Roberson Machine Company right now at 573-646-3996 or contact us online to get a free quote.
