Robotic hydraulic saw cutting trials

05 October 2022
Focus area: Hands-off processing
Program stream: Advanced manufacturing
Project number: 2021 – 1219
AMPC funded the trial of a robotic hydraulic saw to understand the risks, challenges, and design considerations needed for a robust robotic solution in the Australian red meat processing industry.

As part of the project, hydraulic saw cutting trials were performed robotically to cut through rib bones at various speeds as well as a site trials with an electric saw to examine the saw’s performance across 24 hours of production. 

As a result of the trials, it was determined that the correct path for automated scribing would be to proceed with an electric saw. 

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