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Easy integration of WEISS components and subsystems
W
hen automation components can be combined with each other, this reduces the
engineering eff ort, signifi cantly shortens project runtimes, and production can start sooner. Not only can WEISS products be combined, they can also be easily integrated in the overall system as functional subsystems. There several aspects to consider when automating assembly processes. The effi cient implementation of each step must be defi ned, and the right components must be combined to make a fully functioning system. To achieve this, WEISS off ers an extensive portfolio of automation components, assemblies and subsystems. Because WEISS solutions can be combined and integrated, equipment engineers and system integrators can focus better on the actual processes, quality and interface issues – the selection of components is no longer a limiting factor.
Linear transfer systems as the basis Linear transfer systems from the LS series are used as the basis for such subsystems. They are designed to achieve linear, continuous assembly processes in a tight space. At the same time, the LS linear transfer systems are the perfect platform for other WEISS components such as HP Pick & Place modules, Delta Robots, Rotary Indexing Tables, or Linear Axes. WEISS works closely with system integrators, machine builders and end users when engineering these functional subsystem solutions. Because applications diff er, a major part of the gained effi ciency lies in the design of the Linear Transfer Systems as a platform and the appropriate combinations of the relevant standard components.
WEISS solutions are mechanically matched to one another from the start. At the software level, the W.A.S. Control Packages ensure that components can communicate with each other and can be integrated at any time. The packages are compatible with one another and, because of diff erent interfaces, with the higher- level PLC, too.
30 September 2023 | Automation
Simulation models as decision- making tools Increasingly, digital tools and simulation models for virtual commissioning provide the needed support when selecting the right components. Starting as early as the planning phase of the assembly line, each individual product and subsystem can be compared with one another and optimised. This prevents errors, effi ciency losses and over-engineering, which also saves time and money and gives system integrators and end customers decisive benefi ts. Digital product add-ons off er added value even before production starts.
Full application scenarios at a glance
One advantage for system integrators and end customers is the holistic view that WEISS enables. If high forces are needed for press-fi t or screwing processes, they must be implemented by the handling system and tolerated by the underlying platform. The combination of the Gantry and the LS Hybrid meets these requirements. Gantries from WEISS bring themselves into position with high precision and reliability. The workpiece carriers from the LS Hybrid series accommodate very high process forces of up to 1000N without support. Due to the straightforward
synchronisation of the WEISS DR Delta Robots with the LS series, conveyor
tracking is easy to handle. The Delta robot simply performs its task, while the conveyor section of the LS Hybrid continues to run without interruption. The response times are roughly 2ms, so the response to changes is virtually instantaneous.
In the electrical industry, life sciences, medical technology or consumer goods the work often involves assembling small parts. As a result, the assembly line should have the smallest possible footprint. This is another area where the Linear Transfer System variants from WEISS are a perfect fi t, as they are designed to be extremely compact from the very start. The HP Pick & Place modules are an ideal add-on for handling small parts. The HP 70 module is only 60mm wide, allowing multiple operations to be carried out in parallel at a single processing station, which signifi cantly increases the output. A well-balanced line concept requires
reliable automation components that can be combined. The WEISS portfolio off ers machine builders and system integrators compatible components that are easy to integrate. Reliable, high-performance overall solutions are developed in partnership with WEISS experts.
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