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Today, it's
essential to provide better prices, at a pace that meets consumer's
demands. That's why leading molding companies partner with The C.A.
Lawton Co. to provide them with advanced automated technology. Technology
with a "pay back" that can lead to:
- Decreased
down time.
- More efficient
production.
- Greater cost-effectiveness.
- Precision
control.
One-on-One
. . . Literally
Unlike most OEM's Lawton's Plastic Machinery Division is a single-source
integrator, offering complete, integrated solutions for virtually
any molding process. That means we can assume full responsibility
for your automation system, form start to finish. Our internal team
of engineers, technicians and programmers will work with your company
to integrate automated solutions into an existing process, or customize
an automated machine for a specific molding application, such as:
- Thermoset
molding.
- Thermoplastic
molding.
- Composite
molding.
Simplify,
Simplify, Simplify . . .
Lawton has been meeting the molding industry's needs for dependable,
efficient presses for over 60 years. We understand the demands for
high production and quality control. Perhaps that's why companies
throughout the world, have looked to Lawton to solve their automation
needs. We can help your company, too. Utilizing the latest automation
technology, Lawton can integrate- and simplify-virtually every step
in the molding process, including:
- Loading molding
materials.
- Loading inserts.
- Removing
finished parts.
- Degating.
- Deflashing.
- Mold cleaning.
- Vision inspection.
- Offloading.
Additional
Support Human-Machine Interfaces
Today, computer-integrated manufacturing, such as human-machine
interfaces, PLC's and PC's are also needed to provide manufacturers
and plant personnel with the technology required to get the job
done efficiently and cost-effectively. Lawton has extensive experience
in designing and bundling these, and other related components, into
one integrated solution:
- PC's.
- PLC's.
- Motion controllers.
- Sensors.
Fault
Correction Systems
In today's market, companies also contend with the challenges of
a leaner work-force and competitive pressures that demand optimal
performance and reduced down time. The C.A. Lawton Co. has developed
highly-advanced fault correction systems to help meet these demands.
These systems can determine when a problem occurs, convey notice
to an operator, and provide the appropriate action needed to correct
the problem.
Benefits
of Automation
Staying one step ahead of the competition can mean the difference
between profit and loss. Automation can help your company gain a
greater lead, and maintain the edge, through benefits like:
- Reduced cycle
time and labor costs.
- Greater consistency
throughout the entire molding process. This can result in improved
quality and reduced waste.
- Removal of
potential hazards by reducing or elimination the need for operator
interaction.
- A reduction
in chronic injuries that can be caused repetitive operations.
- Reduced labor
expenses. Automation can help reduce the need for additional personnel.
- The ability
to respond to a broader customer base. Lawton can design machines
that can handle short-run, higher product mix lines for targeting
multiple customer applications.
Why
Lawton?
Automation is crucial in today's global economy. Yet, applying technology
can be as challenging as the problem it's designed to resolve- if
the OEM lacks the internal resources and experience to implement
a system that meets your company's objective. At Lawton, we don't
design products. We develop solutions. What's more, we offer your
company advantages you simply won't find anywhere else:
- Over 60 years
of highly diversified experience in the molding industry.
- Advanced
technology required to provide your company with a partial, or
complete, customized automated system.
- The confidence
that comes with knowing that Lawton, as a single source provider,
can take full responsibility for the successful completion of
your entire project.
- The expertise
and in-house capabilities required to engineer a production system
that brings all elements together to maximize production efficiency
and cost-effectiveness.
Contact
us via Online Request
OR Phone: 920-337-2470, FAX:
920-347-9214, Email:
sales@calawton.com
We will respond within one business day.
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