Partial automation with robots

Assembly workstations with NC joining systems are suitable for the production of small and medium-sized series, sample and prototype construction or material testing. They can be used for quality-controlled assembly of industrial products or process-related testing with maximum precision and repeat accuracy. The modular system of individual workstations from Promess ensures maximum flexibility. At Automatica, trade fair visitors will learn how easy it is to expand the individual workstation with robot support for partial automation at a low investment cost. Simple retooling enables the integration of a robot that takes over pick-and-place tasks, for example. This gives the user the option of processing smaller series manually and using a robot for larger series at short notice. A mobile enclosure ensures the necessary safety in semi-automated operation.

Modular system

The modular system also offers further configuration options for the individual use of the assembly workstations. The centerpiece is the UFM universal joining module, which is tailored to the customer's requirements in terms of size and specification. It is available in the force range from three to 1,000 kilonewtons. The configuration of the other components, such as the control cabinet or frame, is based on the selection of the joining module. The selection of the desired safety device completes the workstation. With the individual workstation with NC joining system, the position, speed and acceleration of the press ram can be freely programmed. Maximum positioning and repeat accuracy is guaranteed over the entire press stroke. The integrated force-displacement monitoring enables seamless monitoring of the joining process and the traceability of every joined part. The process data can be saved and evaluated so that each process sequence can be individually monitored and adapted. Expansion options such as the integration of external sensors, a barcode scanner or additional inputs and outputs are available for further customization of the workstation.

Revolution X joining system

In addition to the modular individual workstations, Promess will be presenting its Revolution X NC joining system to visitors at several stations. Visitors to the trade fair can experience how several axes can be coupled and moved synchronously. In this way, components can be pressed and monitored in parallel instead of one after the other. Simultaneous pressing of components into an assembly from different sides is also possible, for example in the production of battery stacks. A total of up to four axes can be moved synchronously with one controller and the press-fitting processes can be monitored and evaluated.

At another station, Promess will demonstrate the possibility of monitoring several sensors individually. With the RX joining system, it is possible to read out up to twelve sensor signals and four probes simultaneously. This is implemented, for example, when pressing electromagnets into a rotor housing in parallel. Here, ten sensors are controlled simultaneously with just one RX controller. The individual force-displacement curves are visualized via the web-based RX software, monitored and evaluated using window or envelope curve technology. They are also written to a database and can be analyzed. Joining programs and sequences are also created intuitively using the RX software.

The Revolution X system is a joining system that is intuitive to use and easy to integrate into the customer's environment. It is suitable for both simple and complex assembly and joining processes; its multi-axis and multi-sensor capability are just two examples of its capabilities.

Hall A6, Stand 328