Application examples Automotive industry
Mandatory process:
Semi-automatic manual workstation for the assembly of a multimedia operating unit with automatic screw feed. The multimedia operating unit requires 18 screws.
The 2-position rotary index table is used to load or unload two workpieces into the screwdriver.
Station 1: Manual loading of pre-assembled multimedia control unit
Station 2: Screwing
Detailed description of the cycle:
An XYZ axis system moves to the screw locations on the product, which is locked in place by a downward bracket. The SFM-N screwdriver function module is equipped with a MINIMAT® Pneumatic Screwdriver Model No. 347-218-31.
Screws are fed automatically by a vibratory feeder . Sensors control screw depth, torque and screwing time.
If an assembly has an error, the type of error is indicated (matched position) in the screw layout of the supplementary screen . This additional display clearly shows the operator where the error occurred.
During assembly of the screw, the finished part can be unloaded and a new one loaded.
Consequently, the operator cycle time is independent of the machine cycle time . The total processing time of the unit is less than 40 seconds.