Nr. 22.50 Pneumatic Press: Application, Requirements
Auto assemble insert to battery terminal. Insert is to be properly oriented. Press insert flush into terminal. Production rate 3.5 seconds. Unattended running time 2 hours minimum. Verify presence of components, as well as proper press depth.
Concept Description
This assembly machine is based around a 6 station index system and consists of the following stations:
- Station 1 – Automatically feed insert to nest via feeder
bowl and transfer to nest via pick & place unit - Station 2 – Insert properly seated verification
- Station 3 – Automatically feed terminal to nest via feeder bowl and transfer onto insert via pick & place unit
- Station 4 – Terminal properly seated verification
- Station 5 – Pneumatic press with stroke completion sensor
- Station 6 – Part unload via pneumatic pick & place onto conveyor & transferred to a customer provided part bin
Operation
There are three operating modes; Setup, Semi and Auto
mode.
Setup allows operating one station by itself and is used to fine tune, adjust or trouble shoot an individual station.
With Semi selected, the machine will execute one complete cycle each time the push button is depressed.
In Auto mode, the machine will begin to run continuously. The time delay in between cycles can be determined with presetting the ‘ASSEMBLY’ – timer to the desired time period
Equipment, Performance
- Rotary index table
- Insert feeding equipment
- Insert placement inspection station
- Terminal feeding equipment
- Terminal placement inspection station
- Pneumatic press
- Unload station equipment
- PLC based control system, including safety & guarding
- Welded machine bases
Performance: Approximately 3.2 seconds part to part.
Approximately 3 hours unattended running time.
