Semi-automatic Machine for Inspection and Testing of Connector Application Example
A semi-automatic machine that performed inspection and continuity testing for a press fit connector used for an automotive sensor, which used conventional air cylinders, now uses ROBO Cylinders
The system process includes:
Conveyance unit
Press fitting the connector
Continuity test & inspection
Marking process for parts that pass
By changing to electric actuators, the cycle time has improved by 36% and reduced the running costs by approximately $262,700 over 3 years.
We reduced the costs by approximately $262,700: $44,600 equipment + $216,600 personnel expenses + $1,500 cost of equipment: a total of 3 years.
Notes: Exchange rate: 90 yen = $1, Dollar amounts rounded to the nearest $100
In the process of machining aluminum parts inside the machining center, ROBO Cylinders have been employed in loading & unloading the work parts.
Traditionally, this task had been done manually but will be automated to increase production. Calculations were performed with regard to production volume and cycle time to determine whether using ROBO Cylinders or air cylinders would be most beneficial for the system. The results as shown in the table below indicate that 100% productivity can be realized with ROBO Cylinders while only 69% productivity can be realized with air cylinders.
Running 12 hours per day (60sec/min x 60min/hr x 12 hours = 43,200 seconds)
The number of work parts produced using air cylinders:
(43,200 seconds x 85%)÷6.4 seconds = 5,737 parts
The number of work parts produced using ROBO Cylinders:
(43,200 seconds x 90%)÷4.7 seconds = 8,272 parts
Improvement of Production Efficiency Leaflet (940 KB)
Catalog #: CJ0190-1A-UST-1-0812 Pages: 4 (8-1/2″ x 11″)
Improvement of Production Efficiency Leaflet (872 KB)
Catalog #: CJ0190-1A-UST-1-0812 Pages: 2 (11″ x 17″)
A case study that reduced the running costs by $262,700* over 3 years by changing to electric actuators — An application example of a semi-automatic machine for inspection and testing of connector
(* Exchange rate: 90 yen = $1, Dollar amounts rounded to the nearest $100)
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PCON-CA/CFA Field Network Controllers Catalog (732 KB)
Catalog #: CJ0192-1A-UST-1-0812
Pages: 4
PCON controllers now support seven major field networks: DeviceNet, CC-Link, PROFIBUS-DP, CompoNet, MECHATROLINK (I, II), EtherCAT and EtherNet/IP. Key features include wire-saving, direct numerical specification, position number specification, and current position read. PCON-CFA for high-thrust motors.
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