Supply valve Module 300.

This module has 3 separate substations, and an Adept robot to load/unload to each. The 1st substation assembles a sub-assembly piece by inserting a spring and other component. This assembly is then pressed together with a new part from the pallet in the 2nd substation (after being vision inspected). After the part is pressed, then it is leak tested at the 3rd substation. The Adept robot transfers the part(s) using dual grippers (right and left), then replaces a new part with a finished one on the pallet.

All robot points can be taught through the HMI screen, while also moving the robot with the pendant (or by hand). All robot points can be commanded in manual mode with the HMI. The robot can be moved in manual mode from any point using a visual interface with image of the station.

This project uses slc500 PLC's and PanelviewPlus 1000's.

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Supply valve Module 400.

This module has 3 separate substations, and an Adept robot to load/unload to each. The 1st substation is where a subassembly gets fed from a bowl and inspected for type(with a probe) at the end of its track. This is then picked by the robot and placed in a press. After the part is pressed, then it is gaged in the lvdt station. This finished part is then loaded to pallet by the robot.

All robot points can be taught through the HMI screen, while also moving the robot with the pendant (or by hand). All robot points can be commanded in manual mode with the HMI. The robot can be moved in manual mode from any point using a visual interface with image of the station.

This project uses slc500 PLC's and PanelviewPlus 1000's.

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Supply valve Module 500.

This module has 4 separate substations, and an Adept robot to load/unload to each. The part is grabbed from the tray, and then taken to next substation where the part is marked with ink. Then the part goes to the next substation where a dual pnp places a spring and other subassembly into the part. This part is then placed into the pallet. The Adept robot transfers the part(s) using dual grippers (right and left), then places the part on the pallet. The Adept robot transfers the part(s) using a dual grips, getting them from a tray which fills up with 121 parts. There are 2 trays with drawers so that when one is empty, the operator can load the other without interrupting the cycle. The 4th substation is after the pallet gets released: subassemblies on the pallet are picked an placed to put into the main part.

All robot points can be taught through the HMI screen, while also moving the robot with the pendant (or by hand). All robot points can be commanded in manual mode with the HMI. The robot can be moved in manual mode from any point using a visual interface with image of the station.

This project uses slc500 PLC's and PanelviewPlus 1000's.

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Supply valve Module 600.

This module has 4 separate substations, and an Adept robot to load/unload to each. This station has right and left hand grippers, the right hand grippers being double function (rotates 180 to pick different part by opening). At the pallet, the robot places the most recent finished assembly, then grabs one subassembly with left grips, then one with the right. One of each of these are placed in upper and lower press, then the two are pressed together (after being vision inspected for subassembly). This part then goes to a staging/vaccuum nest and is flipped 180. Then it is grabbed put into a tester statoin in which the part is tested for functionality with labview, then leak tested with an ateq leak tester. The part is then placed in a marking nest where it gets a 2d code. Then this part goes to the pallet.

All robot points can be taught through the HMI screen, while also moving the robot with the pendant (or by hand). All robot points can be commanded in manual mode with the HMI. The robot can be moved in manual mode from any point using a visual interface with image of the station.

This project uses slc500 PLC's and PanelviewPlus 1000's.

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Electronic unit tester.

This is a small, dual station that is hand loaded by an operator. This project was to test the parts by interfacing with an already implemented tester PC. This application was to read the barcode, and based on plant information/quality system, test that part. The values that the tester PC found are sent to the PLC serially. All parameters are checked based on what part type is selected. All parameters for each part type come from the plant quality/information system.

This project uses SLC500 PLC's and a PV1000 panelview. Because this is a dual station, the screen is split down the middle. Each station (left,right) can run independantly.

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Electronic unit tester.

This electronic unit tester was integrated into an existing dial. This project was to test the parts by interfacing with an already implemented tester PC. This application was to read the barcode, and based on plant information/quality system, test that part. The values that the tester PC found are sent to the PLC serially. All parameters are checked based on what part type is selected. All parameters for each part type come from the plant quality/information system. This part would get unloaded at the last dial station and placed on line or in reject conveyor.

This project uses Allen Bradley ControlLogix 5000 PLC's and a PV1000 panelview.

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