Automation and robotics are revolutionizing manufacturing across various industries. Thomson Lamination Company (TLC) is proud to support this innovation with precision-made laminations that are specifically engineered for motion control. From robotic arms to autonomous mobile robots, TLC supplies the exact motor components that bring these kinds of intelligent systems to life.
With capabilities that include ultra-thin laminations as small as 0.004 inches, we help robotics manufacturers achieve the performance and efficiency their systems demand. Our turnkey services are available at all stages, starting with early-stage design and running all the way through scalable production. This makes us a valuable trusted partner for both short-run prototypes and high-volume manufacturing. Whether you need components for industrial robotics or emerging automation technology, TLC delivers the quality and consistency you can count on.
Specifications for Robotics & Automation Parts
At the heart of every high-performance automation or robotic system is a motor that demands precision. TLC specializes in motor laminations and stamped electrical parts that meet the most demanding standards in the industry. We build each part from a foundation of deep understanding of the engineering and materials science required for dependable motion control.
Our facility incorporates advanced assembly processes that minimize production time while maintaining tight tolerances. Backed by decades of experience, our team uses cutting-edge stamping, stacking, and annealing technologies to ensure each part contributes to the system’s efficiency and performance. These capabilities are ideal for robotic materials and robot steel components that require minimal variance and maximum reliability.
Applications of Lamination Services for Automation
You can find TLC laminations inside the motors that power a wide range of robotic and automated systems. No matter the robotic application, TLC’s laminations provide the foundational performance that ensures smooth, responsive, and energy-efficient operation.
Our thin-gauge, high-precision components support movement in stators, rotors, and actuators across several applications, including the following:
- Industrial robot arms. These flexible, programmable systems are widely used in the automotive and heavy goods manufacturing industries. Powered by motors built with TLC laminations, they perform repetitive tasks such as welding, painting, or assembly with speed and precision.
- Collaborative robots (cobots). Designed to work safely alongside human operators, cobots rely on motor systems that respond accurately and quickly to changes in their environment. Our laminations contribute to the sensitivity and control needed for safe human-machine interaction.
- Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). These AI-powered machines navigate complex environments without human input. TLC laminations help power the compact, high-efficiency motors that move AMRs through factories and warehouses.
- Robotic blacksmithing. This advanced manufacturing technique uses heat and force to shape materials with robotic precision. The motors that control these systems require durable, dimensionally stable parts, which makes them an ideal fit for TLC’s custom lamination services.
- Robots with machine vision. Robots equipped with machine vision technology can inspect parts, monitor quality, and make decisions in real time. TLC’s motor components support the fast, adaptive movements these robots need to keep pace with high-throughput production lines.
TLC’s In-House Manufacturing Advantages
At Thomson Lamination Co., we don’t just produce parts for robots. We provide high-quality performance you can trust for your industry and application. We have designed our in-house capabilities to deliver consistent, high-quality components for robotic and automation systems that must operate at peak reliability.
Our expertise includes the following:
- Precision carbide dies. Designed and maintained in-house for tight-tolerance stamping.
- Proto, short, and production-run stampings. Flexible manufacturing that scales with your needs.
- Annealing magnetic materials. Optimized for minimal core loss and improved efficiency.
- Custom magnetic core assemblies. Built to spec for high-performance motor applications.
When you work with TLC, you will benefit from gaining a manufacturing partner who understands the demands of modern automation and robotics and delivers components that meet them every time. We would be happy to work with you to help your facility with automation and robotic lamination solutions that work for you. Request a quote today to get started with high-performance laminations for your next robotic innovation.