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The economy is “heating-up”
again. Now more than ever is the time for your company to
save some money and work more efficiently. In this, our
spring newsletter we will talk about
control
systems and
automated assembly systems.
Quigg
International
is a
manufacturer/supplier of advanced technology
products/services used for industrial automation and
electronic control, we can best be described as a systems
integrator. Having our own, in-house fabrication and
manufacturing facilities allows us to have complete control
of our timelines and most importantly, the quality of our
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What is a Control System?
A control system is
a device or set of devices to manage, command,
direct or regulate the behavior of other devices or
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Control Systems and Panels
Using our knowledge of
available technology, we are able to provide you with a
control system, which is dependable and easy to maintain.
The parts used in the integration of your control system are
readily available, rugged and designed for the factory
floor. We always use locally sourced components where
possible and economical.
At
Quigg International,
we are able to source from several different suppliers which
provides us with the ability to match your existing
equipment to reduce the quantity of spare parts required and
in many cases to minimize the retraining needed by your
maintenance staff.
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Variable Frequency
Drive Systems or "VFD's", which control
stopping, starting and the speed of electric motors,
is one of the most common implementations of power
electronics in the modern factory. |
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With the implementation of
controllable drives on your machinery, you are able to
reduce costs and extend the life of your equipment. You are
able to accomplish this by running the equipment at the
speed your application needs and by reducing the stress on
your equipment during the critical starting and stopping
phases.
The control panel encloses
the controllers and the accessories that control and monitor
the field devices.
Quigg International
are specialists in control
system and panel engineering / design and can provide fully
integrated, turnkey, control and management systems for a
variety of sectors in the manufacturing industry.
Quigg International
is a
licensed electrical contractor (ECRA/ESA 7007577) and
we only use the most current and up to date assembly and
wiring procedures. Every panel we manufacture must meet or
exceed our own rigid quality control guidelines. All
equipment is fully tested before it leaves the shop floor
which allows for faster start-up and commissioning stages.
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Whether it is a standard,
or a custom one of a kind control panel,
Quigg
International
can build it for you. From detailed electrical design, to
the purchasing and supply of all necessary components, to
mechanical assembly, installation and testing,
Quigg International
can be your single source
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Quigg International
offers the
latest in robotic integration services that enable customers
to effectively combine innovative robotic solutions with
proven manufacturing equipment and processes.
Assembly
Automation
Quigg International
is a
seasoned veteran in the field of assembly automation. We
design, build, implement and support innovative automated
assembly systems that deliver reliability and repeatability
for the manufacturing industry.
Whether we are designing a new assembly
system from the ground up, or creating cells and customized
tools for existing applications,
Quigg
International
has the
mechanical and robotic design expertise to create solutions
that deliver performance while reducing operational costs.
Most of Quigg International's
automation products are modular and expandable, so that they
can be easily integrated into various solutions or different
configurations depending on each specific application.
Quigg International
provides
solutions that increase quality and flexibility at every
stage of the manufacturing process, and yes they are
turnkey. |
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How can your company get ahead?
Here at
Quigg International
we constantly preach that
companies must be “forward thinking” or “proactive” in order
to maintain or grab a piece of the work that is out there.
Does your company have a plan?
Once you get past the daily
“bumps” of running a business, you have to have at least a
3-6 month plan so that everyone can work in the same
direction towards the same goal.
Remember, when you quote on
work, you will be quoting against companies that have
automation in their facilities. Is your company in a
position to take advantage of the opportunities and compete
with your competition?
Controlling Costs
To help control costs, we
offer to our customers the option of using used/refurbished
equipment. In many cases our customers already own used
equipment and they have us clean, re-condition, test and
calibrate it so that we can then re-integrate it back into
production.
At
Quigg International
we have the skill and know
how to bring equipment back to life. Using refurbished or
buying used can make for significant cost savings in the
total scope of your project.
At
Quigg International
we can also provide the
required fixtures and tooling for your application.
About Us
Quigg International
offers the
following
in-house
capabilities: engineering, machinery
assembly, welding and fabrication, panel building and
electrical wiring, machine shop services, quality assurance,
fixtures, tooling and paint finishing are all available
in-house.
Quigg International
can design and produce robotic systems that provide the
latest in metal cutting techniques, welding automation,
pressroom automation and assembly systems.
Our multi-station robotic
systems can offer significant cost savings when it comes to;
reducing floor space, faster cycle times and reducing the
number of operators required for production.
Quigg
International
can design a complete range of welding systems; from
semi-automatic single station machines to fully automated
multi-cell lines for welding and assembling multiple
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Systems include dedicated
and robotic systems for; MIG & resistance welding, laser
cutting & welding and ultrasonic systems for plastic
applications.
We have experience
integrating lasers and robots for; laser cutting stamped and
hydroformed components, as well as laser marking devices.
Many of the cutting systems utilize robotic YAG and CO2
laser equipment.
Quigg
International
can design and produce a complete range of assembly systems;
from semi-automatic single stations to fully automated
multi-cell lines with automatic part transfer.
If the application calls
for it, our assembly systems can be equipped with; transfer
& conveyor systems, vision and inspection stations,
programmable pick & place arms, robotic work cells & systems
and even special purpose tooling.
Quigg International
offers full system
integration.
Quigg International
also has flexible financing
plans available to work with you to meet your goals.
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Editors Corner:
Here
it is, the month of June already. Maybe it is just
me, but it seems the older I get, the faster that
time goes by.
Remember when you were a child and a rainy day meant
you were stuck in the house for the day with nothing
to do?
Back
then those rainy days seemed to take forever to
end….today, there just doesn’t seem to be enough
hours in the day to do what needs to be done.
Thank you for taking the time to look
over our newsletter. We trust you will find the
information provided useful and informative.
All Quigg International newsletters
can be found on our website by following the link:
www.quiggintl.com/english/news_menu_en.html
Your feedback on our content and any
suggestions to improve our newsletter are always
welcome
Please contact us at:
Tel: 1.519.737.0700
Fax: 1.519.737.0400
email:
info@quiggintl.com |
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