What to Prepare Before a First Consultation
When you contact us for the first time about automating a heavy assembly line, the conversation goes faster if you bring a few concrete details. We do not need a full blueprint, but knowing what moves, how fast, and under what load helps us match the right servomotor and drive configuration from the start.
Start with the mechanical baseline. Write down the total weight of the parts that travel on the conveyor, the cycle time you need, and the distance between workstations. If you already have a motor nameplate or a gearbox ratio, include that too. These numbers tell us whether a standard SAC-500 continuous drive will work or if we need a custom torque curve.
Next, think about the control environment. Do you use a specific PLC brand? Is the line already wired for EtherCAT or Profinet? The VFI-200 variable frequency drive supports both, but knowing the protocol upfront saves a field retrofit. Also mention any existing sensors or safety relays — we can integrate them without replacing your whole cabinet.
Finally, describe the physical space. A sketch with rough dimensions of the cell, the location of power drops, and the clearance around the robot arm helps us propose a BRM-7 multiaxis arm that fits without moving columns. If you have photos of the current layout, bring them. We work from real constraints, not assumptions.
That is all you need. The rest we cover during the consultation: load calculations, cycle simulations, and a preliminary bill of materials. The goal is to leave the meeting with a clear next step, not a generic proposal.
Bringing these three items — mechanical specs, control protocol, and a layout sketch — cuts the initial assessment time in half and gives you a firmer quote sooner.