Function
The assembly station works in conjunction with the robot station. It supplies cylinder components for the assembly process: A double-acting cylinder pushes the cylinder caps out of the stacking magazine. The pistons are stored on a pallet. A double-acting cylinder pushes the springs out of a slim magazine.

Multiple parts for complex assembly

The Assembly station shows just how complex the workpiece used here is. There are separate magazines for bodies, caps and springs – the quantities available have to be monitored by carefully selected sensors. And in addition to this, it has to be decided which gripper type is required for the assembly robot.

Technical data

• Operating pressure 6 bar (600 kPa)
• Power supply 24 V DC
• 8 digital inputs
• 3 digital outputs

Training aims for project work

Mechanical:

• Mechanical set-up of a station

Sensors:

• Correct application of limit switches

PLC:

• Programming and application of a PLC

Assembly technology:

• Introduction to and application of automated assembly technologies
• Planning an assembly station

Commissioning:

• Commissioning of the entire sequence

Recommended training media

• Textbook Programmable logic controllers, Basic level
• Textbook Proximity sensors