MILTON MANUFACTURING aims to be the best in its industry, and our ability to achieve that goal rests largely on the suggestions and talents of our employees — as well as the capabilities of a robot!
Dynamic Duo: Kenny and Akbar
Akbar M. joined MILTON 12 years ago as a Detroit Public Schools (DPS) student in the Golightly vocational program. He became a full-time MILTON employee after graduating from Kettering High School. He also studied Business Administration at Wayne State University. Akbar is trained in Unigraphics, a computer-aided design software application.
Kenny J. joined the company 33 years ago under the founder, Mr. Milton. For the past 19 years, Kenny travels more than 150 miles a day to and from his job and home each day. Kenny works as a Welder Leader. When MILTON was faced with the demand for a high-volume repetitive welding job, we listened to Kenny’s suggestion to acquire a robotics system, which we purchased in 2008.
With more than 45 years of combined seniority at MILTON, Kenny and Akbar traveled in 2009 to Davenport, Iowa, where they attended a hands-on robotics training class presented by The Genesis Systems Group, the largest builder of robotic arc welding systems in North America. According to Genesis, a properly-trained operator can improve productivity, decrease downtime, reduce manufacturing cost, and enhance safety. After completing the strenuous weeklong training, Kenny and Akbar returned to MILTON as the “dynamic duo” — or perhaps we should include the robot, which would make them the “terrific trio”!
Kenny was pleased to know that his suggestion will make a lasting impact on the welding operations at MILTON MANUFACTURING. “I think that MILTON is a superior place to work,” Kenny noted.
MILTON’S Genesis Robot Transformation System CM3x
Our robot model is part of the Genesis Transformation Systems CM3x. The robot (which we named “Uncle MILTIE”) provides redeployable automation that can be programmed and configured to meet a customer’s project needs. The system is flexible; requires short lead time for faster delivery; and has the capacity to accommodate large platform specifications.
The robot is programmed and controlled from a computer to handle high-volume MIG (metal inert gas) welding jobs. After the programming is set and tested, the robotic welding is repeatable all day long – at the same pace, intensity, and consistency – and can be produced in a 24-hour turnaround time frame. By removing the chances for human error, this process brings about reliable, quality results every time.
MILTON’S primary use of the robot is on aluminum brackets used in the parts manufactured for the MRAP (mine resistant ambush protected) military vehicles.
If you require a medium/high-volume job with MIG welding capabilities, MILTON MANUFACTURING has the expertise and capability to get the job done!
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