Modular Training System

Modular Training System

35-020

The MTS consists of a range of differing modules, all of which can be used independently, or alternatively can be connected together, as 2 or more modules, to form part or complete integrated systems, simulating a full production process.

As with other products within our range the Modular Training System has been developed at the specific request of existing clients. These clients felt that the systems already available did not meet their needs for a number of reasons and therefore it needed someone to look at their requirements with some novel and fresh ideas and concepts, to develop an innovative solution.

Students from craft right through to technician, as well as mature employed craftsmen and technicians will all benefit from training on the MTS due to simple functions and operations are the basis of each module but by combining modules into an integrated system the complexity can be increased, as and when required.

Each module has its own integral on-board P.L.C. (except for the robot module which has its own industrial controller), all that is required to power the system is a compressed air supply and 230V 50Hz single-phase electrical supply. All of the modules within the MTS have been designed so that all P.L.C. programming, monitoring etc.. can be carried out without accessing the control panel (other systems on the market require that you work 'live' inside a cabinet to programme or monitor the P.L.C., this is both dangerous and in contravention of Health and Safety regulations).

For safety purposes the modules are supplied complete with clear (see-through) guards, so that the training system can be operated with safety as a paramount consideration, whilst still being able to see the equipment in operation (again some systems on the market are not guarded and are therefore dangerous in use and contravene Health and Safety regulations).

Each module is supplied completely assembled, plumbed, wired, and tested, ready for use, they are built onto an extruded aluminium profile trolley, fitted with 4 castors (2 lockable), allowing mobility between different training locations.

Included with each module are the required power, control, connection and interlinking cables, along with programming software, very extensive manuals and exercises. Each module can be used as a stand-alone unit or combined with others to create a low-cost, yet simple to use system.

The 'Loading (Handling) Station' when used in a 'system' is the first module and comprises a manually loaded magazine, with pneumatically driven feed, load and transfer mechanisms, all controlled by an industrial P.L.C. Equipment installed on the Loading Station includes:- rodless cylinder, gripper unit, compact cylinder, guided compact cylinder, multimach valve island, air service unit, flow control valves, inductive and magnetic proximity sensors.

The 'Processing Station' when used in a 'system' is an intermediate module, that is installed downstream of the Loading Station and comprises an electrically driven rotary index table, with drilling and tapping stations mounted around the perimeter of the index table, all controlled by an industrial P.L.C. Equipment installed on the Processing Station includes:- stepper motor with drive card, d.c. motor, d.c. motor with gearbox, twin-rod guided pneumatic cylinders (2 off), single acting cylinder, manifold mounted pneumatic control valves, air service unit, flow control valves, inductive, capacitive and magnetic proximity sensors.

The'Stamping (Hydraulic) Station' when used in a 'system' is an intermediate module, that is installed downstream of the Processing Station and upstream of the Robot Station and comprises hydraulic, pneumatic, vacuum and P.L.C. controls all within one module. This station will simulate the stamping of a product (e.g. date or serial number stamping).

The 'Robot (Inspection) Station' when used in a 'system' is an intermediate module, that will transfer a component from an upstream module (e.g. Stamping Station) to a downstream module (e.g. Handling Station) and comprises a 'genuine' industrial robot (MITSUBISHI RV-2AJ), complete with industrial programming software (Cosirop) for programming from a PC and also a hand-held teach pendant.

The 'Handling Station' when used in a'system' can be an intermediate or final module, that is typically installed downstream of the Robot (Inspection) Station and comprises a pneumatically driven 4-axis manipulator, with varying functions (in fact the module comes with 2 different location plates, so that different processes may be carried out), all controlled by an industrial P.L.C Equipment installed on the Handling Station includes:- double ended twin-rod guided cylinder, twin-rod guided cylinder, guided compact cylinder, pneumatic gripper unit, 'Multimach' valve island, air service unit, sensors (magnetic and inductive) and flow control valves.