GUNT DigiSkills 5

Robotics and automation - using materials testing as an example 

GUNT-DigiSkills 5

Robotics and automation - using materials testing as an example

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Automated process in quality inspection


Cobots are used in fields such as machine loading and quality inspection. Their use is based on process automation.
The DigiSkills 5 learning project sets out to automate processes for a mechanical testing procedure. Automation is explained step by step and underpinned with practical tasks, instructions and information.

Gripping a specimen

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High-quality collaborative robot with industrial control for 6 axes

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Freely movable control element (HMI Human Machine Interface) in separate housing with touch screen

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Automated procedure for recording stress-strain diagrams under standard conditions

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Communication topology: smart communication between actuators/components

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Low-code functions for creating automation scripts

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Programming IA501

IA 501 can be used to program the motor controller for drive control

 

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How is a process automated?

1. Process analysis

 

Analysis and identification of the process: the work steps are identified using WP 300.

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2. Concept creation

 

Development of a concept that defines the work steps, the required tools and the goal of automation. The process sequence is worked out in a flow chart.

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3. Implementation

 

Implementation of the automation concept and programming of the cobot using the controller, analogous to the process sequence from the flow chart.

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4. Test and optimisation

 

Commissioning and testing
  • review of the operation and results of automation
  • make appropriate adjustments if necessary
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1. Process analysis

Identification and analysis of the process

The work steps are identified using the manually operated materials tester WP 300, e.g.

  • describe the system
  • familiarisation with the tensile test
  • recognise potential for automation
  • develop solutions for movements
  • define interfaces

 



» to the product WP 300 Materials testing

Selection of specimens

Which material?
Different alloys?
What specimen geometry?
How long?
How are the specimens stored?

Clamping the specimen

Which work steps are carried out manually, such as clamping the specimen, and which can be automated? 

Applying force

How is the specimen lengthened?
What happens if the specimen breaks? Which mechanical devices are required?
For example, the force is manually transferred to the clamped specimen using the handwheel.

Movements on the device

Which elements move?
What are the effects of the movements?
Identification of the fixed elements, the movements and their effects using the example of the WP 300 experimental unit.

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2. Concept creation

Development of a concept that defines the work steps, the required tools and
the goal of automation:

  • create a sequence plan
  • implementation in a flow chart

 

Possible selection of tools:

  • industrial robot, e.g. from Mitsubishi
  • gripper, e.g. from Schunk
  • gear, e.g. from Zimm
  • drive, e.g. from Nanotec
  • pneumatics, e.g. from Festo
  • sensors, e.g. from OPKON
  • PLC, e.g. from Siemens
  • etc.

 

» to the product IA 500 Automated process with cobot

 

» to the product IA 501 Programming a servo drive

 

3. Implementation

Implementation of the automation concept

Programming the cobot with the controller in IA 500

  • teach the cobot
  • define the working coordinates by saving points in the room
  • determine pick-up and set-down points in the operating area
  • etc.

 

 

» to the product IA 500 Automated process with cobot

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Implementation of the automation concept

 

Programming the servo drive with IA 501

A small training device with a great learning effect:

  • structure, function and programming of a servo drive
  • targeted learning, completely independent of the large IA 500 system

 

» to the product IA 501 Programming a servo drive

 

4. Testing and optimisation

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Commissioning, testing and improving

 

  • carry out the automated process in which the complete tensile test is executed
  • adaptation of paths and travel speeds
  • check that the hydraulic systems clamp the tensile specimen and apply the tensile force to the specimen
  • check the communication of all systems involved
  • etc.

 

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Complete process flow

 

 

 


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