Robotic Handling & Leak Testing of Pumps
Machine supplied: Robotic handling and Leak Testing Solution.
Client: Leading Global Automotive Seating Support Manufacturer
Part: Pump Motor Housings
Overview: This robotic handling and leak testing solution handles automotive seating pump motor housings at 1 part every 15 seconds and ensures leak tight product is integrated into all seat comfort assemblies.
Trays of pump housings are loaded into the system where they are de-stacked and transferred to a pick up position.
The previously unloaded tray is positioned next to this full tray so tested parts can be loaded into it.
A Fanuc 6-axis robot with twin grippers picks parts from the tray and loads one of two leak testing stations.
The robot services the two test stations alternately.
On completion of a full tray the walking beam transfer mechanism indexes trays along with the tray full of good tested parts stacked in the outfeed stacker.
The system allows loading of new pump trays and unloading of tested pumps to occur whilst the machine is running.
Robotic Handling & Leak Testing of Pumps – Key features:
- Fanuc 6-axis robot with twin gripper
- Two leak test stations
- Multi-Application Leak Test units for vacuum and overpressure testing
- Tray based system with infeed and outfeed stackers
- Tray loading and unloading during machine running
- Walking beam tray transfer mechanism
- Reject drawer for failed parts
- Replenishment tray with known good parts to ensure outfeed trays are filled
- Approximately 30 minutes unmanned running
- Over 4 pumps per minute machine throughput
- Full machine guarding for safe operation
- PLC control.
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Robotic Handling & Leak Testing of Pumps
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