Project Keys:

• Add two dispensers to the major automakers new Cell Assembly area
• Install the customer’s remote PLC module (to work with the cell control) in our enclosure to reduce the field wiring
• A two axis servo controller with 48 I/O was interfaced to the PLC remote module via I/O
• Light Curtains and hard guards were designed to match the customers safety needs
• Dispensers were shipped complete from our ARC to the customer requiring only power and PLC bus connections

Universal Vacuum Fixture

Project Keys:

• 173 axis of linear actuators, each with a stepper motor drive IO, and vacuum control valve
• Five position controlled tables on a common track
• 0.005” Total Indicated Reading (error) of actuator X,Y, and Z position over the entire 32 ft. work cell
• Modular Windows Operator interface for flexibility and fault tolerant operation
• Heavy construction for continuous (24 / 7) operation
• 8 months from order to complete on-site installation.

Hydraulic Forming Machine

Project Keys:

• Inline production of a consumer product utilizing a patented process
• Eight Axis of coordinated motion with both Hydraulic and Electric servos
• Combination PLC and Motion Controller provide and excellent process sequencing and coordinated, tightly coupled motion
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• Custom Visual Basic Operator interface on an Industrial PC

Six Station Test System

Project Keys:

• Six axis brushless servo control system
• Visual Basic control with integral data acquisition
• Access database backend into customers IS system
• Bar code scanning of parts, batch and other key information for error free operator data entry
• Custom reports printed on color printer
• Hard guards with individual interlocks on each independently operated station

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