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The goal of this project is to create a visual representation of the different modules and components within the system. Operating the system and Descriptions/summaries of what I did/learned.
The goal of this project is to create a visual representation of the different modules and components within the system. Operating the system and Descriptions/summaries of what I did/learned.
This system simulates an automation machine with four main components: the Processor Module, Loading Module, Pressing Module, and Ejection Module.
The Processor Module controls the entire system by providing power, receiving sensor signals, and controlling relays to activate the actuators.
The Loading Module includes a linear actuator labeled "A" and sensors labeled "a0" and "a1". The "A" actuator fully retracts to load the part and extends to push the part from the holder to the Pressing Module. The "a1" sensor sends a signal to the Processor when the actuator is fully extended, while the "a0" sensor is intended to signal when the actuator is fully retracted, but is currently not functioning as I observed.
The Pressing Module includes a linear actuator labeled "B" and a sensor labeled "b1". The "B" actuator extends to press through the center part, and the "b1" sensor sends a signal to the Processor when the actuator is fully extended. The actuator then retracts to its starting position.
The Ejection Module includes two linear actuators, labeled "C" and "D", and a sensor labeled "c1". The "C" actuator pushes the part to the ejection position, while the "c1" sensor sends a signal to the Processor when the actuator is fully extended, activating the "D" kicker actuator to remove the part from the ramp.
Sequential Flow Chart (SFC)
Sequential Flow Chart (SFC)
As I observed, after the system starts up, it will run the initial run, which I call the Feeding stage. Then the system will way for the prompt for the Start button. When the Start button is pressed, the system will run sequence stages that I call the Pressing, Loading, and Ejection stages.
As I observed, after the system starts up, it will run the initial run, which I call the Feeding stage. Then the system will way for the prompt for the Start button. When the Start button is pressed, the system will run sequence stages that I call the Pressing, Loading, and Ejection stages.
This system has two modes Auto and Manual. This system has two modes Auto and Manual. The difference between the two modes is it will prompt for the Start button for every action. To simplify, I only make the SFC for the Auto mode.
This system has two modes Auto and Manual. This system has two modes Auto and Manual. The difference between the two modes is it will prompt for the Start button for every action. To simplify, I only make the SFC for the Auto mode.
Steps:
Steps:
The "A" Actuator extends to feed the part to the pressing position
The "a1" Sensor signal to the processor that the "A" Actuator has fed the part.
Steps:
Steps:
The "B" Actuator extends to press through the center of the part.
The "b1" Sensor signal to the processor that the "B" Actuator has fed the part.
The "B" Actuator retracts to the normal position.
Pressing
Retracting
Steps:
Steps:
The "A" Actuator retracts to load the new part and is ready to feed.
The "a0" Sensor suppose to signal to the processor that part has been loaded but as I observed the "a0" Sensor is not working, but it did not affect the system function.
Steps:
Steps:
The "C" Actuator extends to push the part to the ejection position.
The "c1" Sensor signal to the processor that the "C" Actuator has pushed the part to ejection.
The "D" Actuator kicks the part off to the ramp.
The "C" Actuator and "D" Actuator retract to the normal position.
The system recalls the Loading stage and starts everything again.
The system recalls the Loading stage and starts everything again.
Part to Rejection Position
Rejecting
Retracting
EMI / PWC Chart
EMI / PWC Chart
This system comprises four modules, identified as Module A, Module B, Module C, and Module D, corresponding to the "A", "B", "C", and "D" actuators respectively.
This system comprises four modules, identified as Module A, Module B, Module C, and Module D, corresponding to the "A", "B", "C", and "D" actuators respectively.
Displacement Step Diagram (DSD)
Displacement Step Diagram (DSD)
Pressing Function:
Pressing Function:
The "B" Actuator extends to press through the center of the part.
The "b1" Sensor signal to the processor that the "B" Actuator has fed the part.
The "B" Actuator retracts to the normal position.
Return signal to the processor that the "B" Actuator retracted.
Pressing
Retracting
Loading Function:
Loading Function:
The "A" Actuator retracts to load the new part and is ready to feed.
The "a0" Sensor signal to the processor that the "A" Actuator retracted.
Ejection Function:
Ejection Function:
The "C" Actuator extends to push the part to the ejection position.
The "c1" Sensor signal to the processor that the "C" Actuator has pushed the part to ejection.
The "D" Actuator kicks the part off to the ramp.
The "C" Actuator and "D" Actuator retract to the normal position.
Part to Rejection Position
Rejecting
Retracting
Feeding Function:
Feeding Function:
The "A" Actuator extends to feed the part to the pressing position
The "a1" Sensor signal to the processor that the "A" Actuator has fed the part.
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