Automated saw outfeed at Elnor Motors with a Fairino FR10 cobot
Electric-motor manufacturer Elnor Motors automated the outfeed of a saw machine with a Fairino FR10 cobot. The cobot doesn't communicate with the saw at all — smart sensors drive the whole process, so no machine integration was needed.
- Finished parts are picked and sorted into multiple bins
- Smart sensors handle detection and timing — no interface with the saw
- The cell keeps running unattended through the night
- Production goes from part of the day to 24/7
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Frequently asked questions
Which cobot automates the saw outfeed?
A Fairino FR10 collaborative robot.
Does the cobot connect to the saw machine?
No. There is no communication with the saw — smart sensors control the process, so no machine integration is required.
Can the saw run unattended overnight?
Yes. Cut parts are sorted into multiple bins, so the cell runs through the night and takes production from part of the day to 24/7.
Why use smart sensors instead of connecting to the saw?
Sensors let the cobot work with the saw without any machine integration or PLC changes, so the cell is simple to deploy and easy to move to another machine.
What did the automation change for Elnor Motors?
It removed manual outfeed handling and let the saw run overnight, taking that production from part of the day to around the clock.
