Hammel Plast Implements UR Robot for Injection Moulding Machine

About Hammel Plast

Hammel Plast traces its roots back to 1989, when it all began with an idea and a passion for tool manufacturing. Over the years, the company has expanded rapidly, automating production as order volumes grew. At Hammel Plast, they develop and manufacture injection-moulded plastic parts.

In 2022, the company acquired its first UR robot, a UR10e, reusing the gripper from the old robot. With the ability to produce many items in-house, including robot equipment, Hammel Plast saved considerable time by picking up the robot from BILA and handling the installation themselves.

Automation is a significant focus for Hammel Plast. The new UR robot is designated for handling lead parts to minimise direct contact with lead, making automation a clear choice.

"We received excellent assistance when we urgently needed a new robot, ensuring we could continue to meet our deadlines,"

says Anders Rasmussen, Project Manager

Rapid Implementation

For Hammel Plast, quick delivery was crucial. From the time they purchased the robot, picked it up, and implemented it at the machine, less than a week passed, avoiding extended lead times on their orders.

"A UR robot is quick and easy to deploy, allowing us to get it up and running in just one day, and it has performed flawlessly ever since," says Anders Rasmussen, Project Manager.

Automation remains a priority for the company, and with the new UR10e, they see the potential to reassign it to other tasks in production, as it currently operates at only 50-60% capacity. Since introducing the UR robot, Hammel Plast also sees the opportunity for their employees to program it, as a UR robot is easier to program, even for those with no prior programming experience, concludes Anders Rasmussen.