Case Studies

Case Study 1 - FlexCell - Multi-robot flex cell to depalletize parts, perform part validation, machining, and gauging. Cell is equipped to handle 9 part variances and utilizes a number of different technologies to create a truly flexible and sophisticated machine incorporating many features. Automation System: Siemens S7 317-2F PN/DP failsafe PLC Siemens ET200M I/O Siemens ET200S I/O Siemens MP277 Multi-Panel Siemens MP177 Mobile Panel Siemens DP-DP coupler Motion Controls & Drives: Sinamics S120 Drives Sinamics CCU320 motion controller SInamics G120 Variable Frequency  Robot: LR Mate mechanical unit M10iA mechanical unit                 RJ3iB robot controller Other                 Servo grippers                Barkhaussen Unit                Control Gage unit Communication:            Profibus Profinet                Ethernet Services:              Electrical design Pneumatic design Lubrication design Coolant design Software design…

Case Study 2 - 8 Axis Machine - Application: Multi axis machining system utilizing the latest motion control technologies for high speed precision machine. The system incorporates 4 machining axes and a 4 axis material handling gantry system. Automation System:             Siemens S7 317-2F PN/DP failsafe PLC Siemens ET200S I/O Siemens MP277 Mobile Panel Siemens PN-PN coupler Motion Control & Drives Sinamcis S120 Drives Sinamics CCU320 motion controller Sinamics G120 Variable Frequency Drives Communication:                Profibus Profinet Ethernet Services:                Electrical design Pneumatic design Lubrication design Coolant design Software design System Integration & Field Commissioning Production Support Final Documentation Training   Click Here to Download this Case Study in PDF

Case Study 3 - Siemens 840Dsl - Application: Multi axis 840Dsl machining system for the powertrain industry. Full PLC, NC, and Safety Integrated integration with custom screen development, data entry, operator prompting and safety acceptance certificate. System also incorporated a error proofing vision system and two Fanuc M10iA robots. Automation System:        Siemens 840Dsl Siemens ET200S I/O Siemens Sinumerik TCU20            Siemens HT2 Hand Held Pendant Motion Control & Drives              Siemens 840Dsl NC processor Sinamics G120 Variable Frequency Communication:             Profibus Profinet Ethernet Services:             Electrical design Pneumatic design Lubrication design Coolant design Software design System Integration & Field Commissioning Production Support Final Documentation Training   Click Here to Download this Case Study in PDF

Case Study 4 - AB Kinetix - Application:                Multi axis machining system for commercial products industry. This project required quick time to market and involved a Compact logic processor with CIP motion involving Kinetix 6500 drives. System also incorporated a Panelveiw Plus, hand held pendant, Powerflex variable frequency drives and Ethernet peer to peer communication. Automation System: Compact Logix Panelview Plus HMI Schneider Electric Pendant Motion Control & Drives: Kinetix 6500 Platform Powerflex Variable Frequency Drives Communication:                 CIP Motion Ethernet Services:  Electrical design Pneumatic design Lubrication design Coolant design Software design System Integration & Field Commissioning Final Documentation   Click Here to Download this Case Study in PDF