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PalletXBuilder

Empower Your Palletizing Operations with Unmatched Customization

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MESH Automation's PalletXBuilder for Unparalleled Flexibility

PalletXBuilder simplifies pattern creation and empowers users to manage intricate box patterns with ease. Its intuitive 2D interface provides precise control over every detail—from box parameters (dimensions, weights, locations) and placements to End-of-Arm Tool (EOAT) configurations and approach paths. Advanced safeguards detect positional errors and collision risks, ensuring flawless data output.

Fully integrated with MESH’s Robotic Systems (Fanuc, Yaskawa, or ABB), PalletX eliminates the need for programming which can cost time, training resources, and ultimately, money. With an intuitive interface, advanced  safeguards, and effortless integration with leading robotic platforms, PalletX efficiently streamlines palletizing operations. Whether handling multi-lane coordination, optimizing layer stability, or automating pattern adjustments, it provides a scalable solution built for both current and future operational demands. When you employ the PalletXBuilder system by MESH Automation, you choose streamlined solution that prioritizes adaptability, accuracy, and efficiency.
 
 

Key Features and Capabilities

Custom Parameters

Fine-Tune Every Detail for Maximum Efficiency – Some of the key customization options include:

  • Custom Pallet Dimensions: Define pallet size by specifying length and width to create a virtual pallet matching your physical setup.
  • System Coordinate Origin Selection: Choose any of the four pallet corners as the system coordinate origin to align with the actual pallet anchor point in your facility.
  • Support for Multiple Lanes and Pallets: Configure up to 4 lanes of conveyor and 4 pallet locations to suit diverse project requirements and robotic cell layouts.
  • Box Color Customization: Select from 7 colors (brown, blue, green, orange, gray, light purple, red) to visually distinguish between box types within patterns.
  • Label Placement Visualization: Define label locations (on one of four box sides) for accurate graphical representation and precise alignment during pattern creation.

Dynamic Pattern Design & Build

Design Smarter, Build Faster with Advanced Pattern Customization – Some of the powerful tools available include:

  • Individual Box Definition per Index: Enter box dimensions (Length, Width, Height), Quantity to pick, and Lane Number 2 to pick from for each PnP operation.
  • Single Pick, Single Place (SPSP – Default): The robot picks the defined quantity for each index and completes the pick-and-place in one operation.
  • Single Pick, Dual Place (SPDP): Optionally link two sequential indexes to optimize efficiency. In SPDP mode, the robot picks the total quantity for both indexes in one operation, places the boxes for the first index, then repositions to place the boxes for the second index.
  • Box Orientation per Lane: Set the box travel orientation (lengthwise or widthwise) for each lane to match your conveyor layout.
  • EOAT Rotation at Pick: Define precise EOAT rotation angles to achieve optimal alignment during pick operations, enabling adaptability to varied box orientations and dimensions.
  • Drag-and-Drop Interface: Easily position boxes by dragging them onto the virtual pallet, one box at a time.
  • Precision Controls: Achieve ultimate precision by adjusting box positions through two versatile methods: Use the directional arrows within the interface for incremental adjustments (~3mm per click for X & Y coordinates and 90° per click for rotation), or manually input exact X, Y, and R coordinates relative to the active System Coordinate Origin. Both options ensure exact alignment to meet your design requirements.
  • Set Approach Positions: Each box has a shadow box representing the approach position, allowing users to easily define custom or pre-set approach paths for each Index.

Layer and Pattern Configuration

Optimize Stability and Efficiency with Advanced Layer and Pattern Tools – Some of the key configuration options include:

  • Base Layer Creation: Create only the first layer (base-layer) of your pattern and set the desired number of total layers for the robot to palletize.
  • Interlocking Layer Generation: Automatically generate an interlocking layer from the base-layer pattern for added stability. Choose to match or reverse the base-layer box order, with an option to disregard label orientation for reduced EOAT rotation during palletizing.
  • Mirror Patterns: Transform existing patterns by mirroring them to precisely align with alternate cell layouts or pallet positions.
  • Slip-Sheet Integration: Optionally insert slip-sheets between layers by enabling and specifying slip-sheet dimensions.
  • Palletizing Pattern Assignment: Assign specific palletizing patterns to different pallet locations, ensuring seamless adaptability to diverse production needs.

Visualization and Safety Features

Ensure Precision and Safety with Advanced Visualization Tools – Some of the key features include:

  • Preview Pick & Place: Simulate EOAT and vacuum zone interactions with boxes at pick and place locations to ensure proper alignment.
  • Preview Approach Positions: Visualize shadow boxes to inspect approach paths and foresee potential collisions.
  • Standard Safeguards: PalletX’s advanced intelligence detects invalid box placements outside the palletizing area and unsafe approach paths that risk collisions. Patterns cannot be exported until all errors are resolved, ensuring every configuration is precise, safe, and fully production-ready.

Pattern Management and Exporting

Seamlessly Save, Modify, and Export Palletizing Patterns – Some of the key management and exporting features include:

  • Pattern Library: Save, name, and manage custom patterns for future use, modification, or duplication, building a comprehensive repository over time.
  • Load and Modify Patterns: Retrieve saved patterns quickly for editing and/or re-exporting, reducing setup time.
  • Export/Download Options: Effortlessly translate virtual patterns into real-world operations with two convenient options:
    • Export: Save the pattern configuration file onto an external device, such as a flash drive, for manual transfer to the robot controller.
    • Download: Send the file straight to the robot controller via an Ethernet connection, either directly or through MESH’s control panel network connection hub.
  • Pattern Documentation and Record-Keeping: Generate a comprehensive PDF report containing box details, pattern parameters, and graphical representations of the configuration for documentation or sharing.

Effortless Integration with MESH Robotic Systems – Fanuc, Yaskawa, or ABB Robots

Seamless Integration with Industry-Leading Robots – Some of the key automation and coordination features include:

  • Zero Programming Needed: PalletX integrates seamlessly with MESH’s standard palletizing robot programs across the three major robot brands, eliminating the need for end-user programming or point touch-ups. Simply adjust UserFrames or WorkObjects if the cell layout (lane or pallet location) changes post-commissioning.
  • Pattern Selection via HMI: Select the desired palletizing pattern configuration by choosing the appropriate Pattern-ID directly from the Product Selection screen on the HMI.
  • Multi-Pallet/Lane Coordination: Manage up to four pallet stations and four lanes. PalletX, in conjunction with MESH’s Robotic Systems, allows end-users to enable or disable individual pallet stations or lanes directly through the HMI, eliminating the need for program modifications.

Benefits of PalletXBuilder

  • Unmatched Customization: Refine every detail of your palletizing patterns, from precise box dimensions to EOAT configurations and approach trajectories, ensuring optimal performance.
  • Optimized Efficiency: Streamline operations by automating complex tasks such as pattern mirroring and interlocking layer generation, significantly reducing setup time and manual effort.
  • Enhanced Safety: Leverage visualization tools and built-in collision detection to prevent user-errors and safeguard equipment integrity.
  • Operational Versatility: Support for multiple lanes and pallet stations enables adaptation to diverse production requirements and layouts.


  • Pattern Management: Create, organize, and maintain a comprehensive library of reusable patterns, ensuring quick access and scalability for future projects.
  • Visual Clarity: The intuitive interface offers color-coded boxes and detailed label representations for clear insights into pattern designs. Users can preview EOAT interactions with boxes at both pick and place locations, visualize approach positions to ensure safe and efficient operations, and inspect EOAT vacuum zones on boxes for precise alignment and secure handling, foreseeing potential issues.

Who Can Benefit?

  • Manufacturers and Distributors: Optimize warehouse and production operations.
  • System Integrators: Deliver tailored palletizing solutions to clients.
  • Operations Managers: Boost efficiency, reduce downtime, and ensure consistent palletizing quality.

 

Contact MESH to Learn More About PalletXBuilder

PalletXBuilder delivers a refined solution for modern palletizing challenges, combining precision, flexibility, and reliability. The “X” signifies the convergence of innovation and practicality — bringing together unmatched customization and adaptability to meet diverse operational needs. Fully integrated with MESH’s Robotic Systems, it empowers users to tackle even the most complex pattern configurations with confidence and efficiency. To learn more, contact MESH Automation today!