Initial situation
Three low-pressure die casting machines that have been in existence for several years.
They are equipped with core setting robots and automatic unloading shovel systems.
Project perimeter
Needs expressed in the specifications
- Following a production change, the casting process was modified.
- In order to meet production volumes, it will be necessary to make two parts per die.
- The means of core setting and part unloading must be adapted or replaced.
- A new core assembly station must be integrated.
Sofima proposal accepted by the customer
- New core preparation table :
- motorised table that translates to 2 positions: an operator loading position and a robot unloading position
- 2 fixtures to position two assemblies of cores
- Positioning movements to facilitate manual loading by the operator and allow automatic assembly
- Blowing and collecting sand
- Safety - sectional door integration and machine safety
- New automated core setting system:
- new grippers: inflatable rubber hand - part presence sensors + X-Y compliance and Z rotation
- programming existing core setting robots
- Part unloading: new automatic unloading shovel systems
- Adapting peripheral equipment:
- New handling devices
- Existing parts descender
- Lifting table for core trolleys
- PLC replacement - from Allen-Bradley to Siemens
