Machine Frames & Guards

Our machine framing and guarding services follow a streamlined procedure to evaluate your requirements and create the right solutions. We go through a four-step process to make your custom design.

1. Review Requirements

We'll begin the process by evaluating your requirements and applications so we can develop the most effective aluminum extrusion frame or guard for your needs. This step will involve:

• Discuss safety concerns: We'll consult with you on any machine or application safety concerns you may have and pinpoint any potential risks to account for in a guard.
• Review environmental constraints: We'll assess any environmental restrictions related to your application that will need to be considered for your frame or guard design.
• Document functional requirements: Once we've evaluated functional requirements, we'll document them for accurate records for later reference.
• Understand operator interactions: We'll also take time to examine operator interactions to help customize the system to your needs.

2. Solutions Development

Once we've taken time to understand what you need for your applications, we'll begin preparing a solution integrating our innovative Robounits extrusion offerings. We'll cover a few main processes:

• Generate requirements documents: Using the information we've gathered on your requirements, we'll prepare documentation to summarize your needs and serve as a guideline for the project.
• Review concept drawing: We'll go over the concept drawing and decide how to implement the design based on your applications.
• Discuss kitting or assembly options: We can consult with you on options for assembly or kitting, depending on how much of the actual building/assembly you'd like us to perform.
• Present the final proposal: Once we've considered all the options, we'll provide a final proposal outlining the solution.

3. Production Phase

With a clear understanding of your needs and a customized solution design, our expert team can facilitate seamless production for you. In this phase, we'll handle:

• Design review and final signoff: We'll review the final design and get a signoff to begin production for your solution.
• Confirm scheduling: Our team will work with you to confirm scheduling that fits your needs and timeline for the project.
• Release to the production group: Next, we'll send off the project to the production group to begin the cutting and assembly/crating of your machine guarding system.
• Cut, tap, label, and kit or fully build: Based on your needs, we can handle everything from simply cutting individual extrusion lengths to kitting to fully building the system for you.

4. Solution Delivery

Once production is complete, we'll ensure it provides the quality and functionality you need for your facility. Our services during this stage include:

• Final quality inspection: Once we've completed your finished machine frame or safety guard, we'll conduct a quality inspection to make sure it meets the standards you require.
• Carefully package for shipment: We'll provide strategic and secure packaging for shipment to ensure it reaches its destination safely.
• Ship assembled or kitted: We can ship your solution either assembled or kitted depending on what best fits your needs.
• On-site support as required: If you need on-site support for the system, our expert engineering team can manage the logistics for you.

Since 2006 Gibson Engineering has been designing and supplying our customers with custom machine frames and safety guarding solutions. Utilizing Robotunits’ modular aluminum extrusion system we work with customers to offer robust design and fast turnaround times.