Flywheel Single-Station Press
Project summary:
This firm came to Midwest Engineered Systems looking for a semi-automated assembly press machine for individual flywheels.
The Challenge
Each flywheel had to be assembled every 50 seconds or less.
- Bearing Race manually loaded
- Press cycle manually initiated
- Press verification
- Parts must then be automatically transported to unload station
- Automatic flywheels introduction (from part washer)
The 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
- Automatically locate the part for pressing on centers
- Provide access to manually load-bearing race
- A hydraulic pressing station using Promess force load monitoring system for press verification feedback
- Automatic part transportation to the part flipping station
- Automatic part flipping for manual operator unloading
Impact to the Customer
The solution MWES provided the customer achieved these goals:
- Part rate of one part assembled every 50 seconds or less
- Parts are semi-automatically assembled
- All pressing is verified using Promess force load monitoring technology
- Bad parts are automatically identifie
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Client Details
American motorcycle manufacturer – Milwaukee, WI