Creform Corporation, a manufacturer of unique products for the design and building of material handling structures and automated guided vehicles, has designed, built and fully assembled a mobile workstation for a precision instrument manufacturer to support one-piece-flow assembly practices.

A straight-line configuration supports work-flow assembly practices while the configuration and flexibility make it easy to add or remove associates, as manufacturing needs change. The unit can expand from a single unit into multi-station cells, or shift position entirely, as production demands evolve.

Due to the flexibility of the Creform system of pipe and joints, the custom configurable workstation with dimensions of 70″ W x 35″ L x 78″ H, allows the manufacturer to optimize its floor space.

The unit features a plastic work surface as well as the pull-out sliding drawer just below the main work area, both made of HDPE plastic. Above the work surface, three levels of angled HDPE shelving allow ample space for ready-to-use work in process inventory. Materials are replenished from the rear of the structure, so restocking does not interfere with the assembly operator. 

Mounted on the left side of the main work surface is a PC monitor arm to allow the display of work instructions or product specifications. The unit has seven swivel casters to provide mobility when needed. Four of the casters are total lock-in-place casters installed in the four corners of the structure.

The lower shelf is an angled shelf built to provide flow for multiple boxes, while the rear of the structure includes a Creform flat pipe installed that allows an eight-position power strip to be mounted to the unit. Also, a horizontal pipe is included to provide an LED work light.

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. The workstation pictured is black, but a wide variety of pipe colors are available

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.

The mobile workstation is for a precision instrument manufacturer to support one-piece-flow assembly practices.

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 

Creform provides solutions for dynamic material handling needs in the ever-evolving landscape of manufacturing. As pioneers in adaptive systems, the company empowers companies to seamlessly integrate continuous improvement methodologies like Kaizen, 5S, and lean manufacturing principles.  From robust pipe and joint structures to gravity roller conveyors and cutting-edge AGV technology, Creform equips users with the tools to optimize efficiency across various applications. Whether it’s streamlining workflow with flow racks and workstations or enhancing mobility with agile carts and AGVs, the company’s solutions are tailored to elevate your operational performance.