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Flywheel Multi-Station Press

The Challenge: Design a fully automated multi-station press for flywheels. The machine must automatically load:

• Flywheels (from part washer)
• Timing gears (must be oriented)
• Bearing Race
• Snap Ring
• Lee Plug

Parts must then be automatically assembled for manual unloading into dunnage.

Solution:

The following methods, components and technologies were implemented and integrated to provide a comprehensive solution:

• Two strand chain conveyor integrated to parts washer conveyor for automatic flywheel introduction
• Vision system used to orientate flywheel TDC (top dead center)
• Magazine escapement loading bearing races
• Vibratory bowl feeder loaded timing gears
• Vision system used to orientate gear by timing mark
• Vibratory bowl feeder loaded lee plugs
• Magazine loaded snap rings
• Individual hydraulic pressing stations using Promess force load monitoring system for press verification feedback
• Automated snap ring installation
• Automated lee plug installation

Impact to the Customer:

• Part rate of 1 part assembled every <50 seconds
• Parts are automatically assembled
• All pressing is verified using Promess force load monitoring technology
• Bad parts are automatically identified

 

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