Creform Corporation has designed and fully assembled a U-shaped workstation cell built for an audio-visual solutions manufacturer to support one-piece-flow assembly practices.

Configuration and flexibility make it easy to add or remove associates as manufacturing needs change. The station could be run by one person or two if more production is needed. The cell also integrates a hydraulic lifting system to provide ergonomic adjustments for each operator.

The work cell solution is designed to help the user achieve greater flexibility, improve efficiency, and maintain a safe working environment.

In this three-stage workstation, each station features a variation of Creform’s skate wheel conveyors. The lower section of the workstation also utilizes standard plastic wheel conveyors for larger totes to flow underneath the surface.

The work surface is made of durable HDPE plastic. At the top of the structure, a horizontal pipe is included to provide a location for hanging tools and to accommodate a work light. Parts or supplies replenishment can be performed on the back side of the structure preventing interruptions to the assembly operator working at the station

Each of the custom configurable workstations has a dimension of  50″ W x 36″ L x 80″ H that allows the manufacturer to optimize floor space making it ideal for lean manufacturing environments.  The workstation is blue colored plastic-coated steel pipe and clamped together with black 28mm metal joints.

Useful accessories for a Creform workstation include overhead light, computer screen, shelves, additional flow lanes, drawers, information sheet holders, label holders, tool storage, and hooks to hang tools and supplies. All Creform workstations can be configured for ESD components when sensitive electronics need to be protected.

Further, workstations can be mobile or stationary as both an assembled structure or kit with per-cut pipes for quick and easy onsite assembly.

For even heavier duty applications they can be built using Creform’s unique 42mm pipe and are available with options such as drawers and shelves for storage, various pipe colors, casters instead of feet, tools and cup holders.

Creform U-shaped work cell workstation.

Assembled structures are a great starting point for any customer. After delivery and introduction, a user can take advantage of Creform’s flexibility by changing the station’s configuration and features to best match the needs of their production process and manufacturing associates The workstations could be integrated with Creform AGV’s for more smooth and efficient material handling movement. For example, Creform AGV’s could deliver raw materials to the cell and return with finished products.

The Creform system is used to create an array of material handling and efficiency enhancing devices and is a proven component in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing programs. The company partners with customers in developing custom solutions to enhance these programs.