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Today, I focused on designing a two-piece workpiece in SolidWorks, which will be assembled and processed within the MPS station. The workpiece consists of a cylindrical lower part and a lid designed to fit on top. This workpiece will later be integrated into the sorting process based on user input via the HMI system, which I will develop in a future step.
Workpiece Design in SolidWorks
Workpiece Design in SolidWorks
The design was based on measurements taken from a physical FESTO workpiece at the university. Ensuring accuracy was essential to match real-world compatibility with the automation system. The lower part of the workpiece was modelled as a simple cylinder, with dimensions that provide a stable and functional fit within the MPS station. The lid was designed with an interlocking profile to securely attach to the base, allowing the workpiece to be handled efficiently within the automated process. The workpiece will be available in black, red, and silver. These colour variations will be crucial in the sorting logic, allowing the system to differentiate between workpieces and direct them accordingly.
Integration into the MPS Station Process
Integration into the MPS Station Process
Once designed, the workpieces will be assembled within the MPS station, where the lid is placed onto the cylindrical base. After assembly, the workpieces will be sorted based on user-defined parameters and directed to the correct slide depending on the selected HMI input. This setup ensures flexibility in automation, as the user will have control over how workpieces are processed within the system.
With the workpiece design completed, the next steps include implementing the sorting logic based on workpiece colors, designing the HMI interface to allow user input for sorting, and testing the assembly and sorting process in Siemens NX and TIA Portal.
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