Computer integrated manufacturing and handling system Two CNC machines, one robot and one magazine as the main elements; PLC and process control software for process monitoring in an automated manufacturing process Features - familiarisation with the sequences involved in an automated manufacturing process - PLC and process control software for sequence monitoring - 5-axis servo robot as overhead system - communication between PLC and control software via USB Learning objectives/experiments - creating part data - writing a CNC program - programming an industrial robot, including teach-in - programming a travel unit - programming a PLC - analysis of process sequences - intermeshing individual sequences - investigation of the kinematics of robots - development of safety concepts - starting up and shutting down automated systems - response to malfunctions Specification [1] demonstration of automated processes in a CIM cell [2] robot with travel unit as overhead system [3] CNC milling machine with pneumatic vice [4] CNC lathe with automatic tool changer, pneumatic chuck and pneumatic safety guard opening [5] stock with gravity feed for spherical material, capacity dependent on diameter of part [6] inspection station, e.g. for checking part diameter [7] finished parts store with self-centering pallets and interchangeable part mounts [8] sequence control of the individual manufacturing steps by PLC and process control software [9] communication between PLC and PC via USB [10] programming software for CNC machines, robot, PLC, travel unit under Windows [11] required compressed air supply: 6bar Technical data Travel unit with DC servo motor - travel: 2700mm - repeat accuracy: 0,1mm - max. velocity: 1,4m/s 5-axis robot with AC servomotors - all 5 axes can be moved simultaneously - 2-finger gripper: gripping force adjustable via compressed air CNC lathe - drive power output: 490W - distance between centres: 140mm - height of centres: 20mm - spindle speed: 200...3200min-1 - programmable feed: 0...1500mm/min CNC milling machine and drill - drive power output: 450W - travel: x=225mm / y=150mm / z=140mm - spindle speed: 350...3500min-1 PLC - 40 digital inputs / 1 analogue input - 40 digital outputs 400V, 50Hz, 3 phases 400V, 60Hz, 3 phases; 230V, 60Hz, 3 phases UL/CSA optional LxWxH: 3270x1540x2350mm Weight: approx. 717kg