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Tightening module with automatic screw feeding

Tightening module with automatic screw feeding
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Tightening module with automatic screw feeding

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Tightening Module Overview
The MCA tightening module is designed for integration into automatic production systems, enhancing productivity and reliability. It supports large batches of identical screws and can be integrated into assembly lines and collaborative robots. Key features include continuous screw feeding, automatic and precise tightening, and control via an integrated PLC compatible with Industry 4.0 systems.
Key Features
  • Continuous and quick screw feeding from the bowl feeder to the screw-retaining head.
  • Automatic and precise screw tightening controlled by an integrated PLC.
  • Designed to eliminate machine downtime, ensuring uninterrupted operation.
  • Suitable for all torque requirements, even in heavy-duty conditions.
Industry 4.0 Integration
MCA solutions integrate with plant management systems and may qualify for tax incentives. They can be installed on various robotic systems, enhancing productivity and flexibility.
Fastening Slides and Screw Feeders
  • Single and dual stroke fastening slides ensure precise approach and high reliability.
  • Screw feeders manage the entire working cycle with flexibility, allowing customization for different applications.
  • Equipped with low-level sensors to signal when screws need refilling, ensuring operational continuity.
Nutrunner Motors
Fiam offers electric and air nutrunner motors designed for industrial automation, providing constant performance across various torque requirements. Different control systems are available for diverse applications.
Safety and Maintenance
  • Features such as safety sensors and accessible structures ensure safe operation and easy maintenance.
  • External keypads allow for immediate adjustments without opening the machine.
Additional Features
  • Integrated Siemens LOGO! PLC for remote management of machine parameters.
  • MODBUS TCP/IP integration for connectivity.
  • Vibrating bowl and segment conveyor technologies for silent and efficient screw feeding.
Specifications
The document details components and specifications of screw feeders and fastening slides, including vibrating bowls, belt hoppers, and silent feeders. The vibrating bowl is suitable for screws between 10 and 35 mm in length. The EasyDriver ED S screw feeder is noted for its quiet operation and is equipped with a segment conveyor.
Procedures and Features
All feeders have a low-level sensor to signal when screws need reloading. The system can be managed by a PLC, and a LED indicator is available upon request. A dust cleaner is used for the ED S - Silent Feeder to maintain assembly quality.
Technical Features
Feeders come with various capacities and are equipped with FESTO components. They include features like parameter control for screw shooting time, cycle time, and tightening time. The system supports remote modification of operating parameters and provides real-time functionality for monitoring and diagnostics.
Interconnectivity and Industry 4.0
The document emphasizes interconnectivity for Industry 4.0, with built-in PLCs and Modbus TCP/IP protocol for remote management and monitoring. The system interfaces with various devices and management systems, providing data for analysis and optimization of the tightening process.
Fastening Slides
Fastening slides are designed for high reliability and long life, suitable for applications with multiple tightening points. They are available in various models, including single-stroke and dual-stroke versions, with features like "screw at sight" for precise screw engagement.
Additional Features
The document includes details on pneumatic cylinders, shielded screw transit sensors, and practical hose configurations for air and electric cables. It also provides information on the dimensions and weight of the components, as well as the recommended tightening torque and motor sizes.
Overview
The document provides a comprehensive guide on the functionalities and features of a tightening control system, including programming, monitoring, and data collection capabilities. It highlights the integration of electric nutrunner motors with control units for efficient tightening processes.
Specifications
  • 8 programs to control the tightening process with a programmable sequence of up to 8 steps.
  • Automatic tool recognition and configuration.
  • Displays include tightening result (OK/NOK), torque, time, and angle values.
  • LED indicators for process status: Red (NOK), Yellow (End of cycle), Green (Cycle progress).
  • Measurement units available: Nm, Lb, In., Kgf.cm.
  • Serial communication via RS232 and language selection options.
Functional Features
  • Smart Thread and Smart Speed functions for optimized tightening strategies.
  • Min/Max tightening time and angle control to detect anomalies.
  • Clockwise or counterclockwise tightening with settable untightening speed.
  • Two levels of password protection for system security.
  • Log of the last 99 tightenings and interfacing with working stations.
Programming and Control
  • Soft Start acceleration ramp and settable rotation speed.
  • Pre-auto and Post-auto Untightening features for process control.
  • Multiple tightening strategies including torque and angle control.
  • Advanced programming through a color touchscreen with Poka-yoke programming.
  • Data storage and export capabilities via Fieldbus, USB, and SD-card.
Additional Features
  • Automatic recognition of connected tools and parameters.
  • Multiple authorization levels with password protection.
  • Integration with external PLCs for enhanced control.
  • Available accessories and optional devices for expanded functionality.
Conclusion
The document outlines a sophisticated tightening control system designed for precision and efficiency in industrial applications. It emphasizes the system's adaptability, data management capabilities, and integration with existing production networks.
Overview
The document provides detailed specifications and features of the X-PAQ Electric Nutrunner Motors, focusing on their torque/angle control capabilities, compact design, and maintenance-free brushless technology. It highlights the integration of a control unit for precise assembly process management and data traceability.
Specifications
  • Equipped with a built-in torque transducer and encoder for high-resolution measurements.
  • Compact and lightweight design suitable for single and multiple tightening units and robots.
  • Brushless technology eliminates maintenance and carbon dust pollution.
  • Innovative control unit for power supply and programming functions, ensuring accurate control and traceability.
Control Features
  • Quick programming via a color touch screen.
  • Real-time control of tightening torque and angle with visual feedback.
  • 99 pre-settable tasks and 24 programs per task.
  • Configurable tightening strategies: torque control, torque control-angle monitoring, angle control-torque monitoring.
  • Additional controls: rotation direction, torque and angle limits, speed reduction, and time limits.
  • Screw counter and sequence control for quality assurance.
  • Data export via USB for backup and analysis.
  • Automatic tool recognition for maintenance facilitation.
  • Password protection for three user levels.
Technical Features
  • Control unit CT2500A supports various tightening modules and configurations.
  • Compatible with multiple communication protocols: ACOP, ETHERNET/IP, PROFINET, RS-232, Modbus TCP/IP.
  • Available accessories include EasyDriver screw feeders and fastening slides.
Supporting Structures and Hoppers
  • Designed to support EasyDriver feeders and hoppers for high-rate production.
  • Available in basic, double bowl, and maxi structures with options for vibration and belt hoppers.
  • Facilitate cleanliness and functionality with aluminum base plates and adjustable support feet.
Conclusion
The X-PAQ Electric Nutrunner Motors offer advanced torque and angle control with a focus on precision, efficiency, and ease of use. The system's modularity and compatibility with various accessories and communication protocols make it suitable for diverse industrial applications.
Introduction
This document discusses the integration of collaborative robots (Cobots) with human operators to enhance productivity and safety in industrial settings. Cobots are designed to assist humans by taking over heavy and dangerous tasks, allowing operators to focus on more complex and critical operations.
Screw Feeders and Jam-Proof Technology
The document details the features of MCA modules, which include dual shielded screw transit sensors to prevent jamming. This system ensures improved control, faster feeding, and greater reliability by allowing screw selection to occur simultaneously with tightening.
Patented Forward Bit Stroke Device
This device is designed to advance the bit to the tightening point automatically, preventing withdrawal and protecting component surfaces from damage. It is mounted on the Cobot's wrist using a bracket.
Safety Regulations
The document outlines safety regulations for collaborative applications, emphasizing minimal energy transfer from robots to humans. Fiam's solutions comply with these regulations by using lightweight devices and ensuring screws are only exposed at the tightening point.
Nutrunner Motors
Various nutrunner motors are available for use with Cobots, including air and electric versions with different torque ranges. The document provides specifications for each type, including the eTensil, X-PAQ, and E-MCB ranges.
MCA Tightening Module Configuration
The document describes the MCA tightening module's configuration options, including various control units and screw feeders. It provides detailed specifications for torque ranges, speed, and control unit compatibility.
Interconnection and Data Collection
Fiam offers multiple interconnection configurations for data collection and integration with factory networks. The document lists available protocols and interfaces, such as MODBUS TCP/IP, PROFINET, and ETHERNET/IP.
Toolmanager and HyperTerminal Kit
The Toolmanager software allows for the management of tightening parameters and integration with smart factory processes. The HyperTerminal Kit facilitates connection to PCs for data collection and analysis.
eTensil Ethernet Module and IOT Gateway
The eTensil Ethernet Module enables integration with enterprise systems via Ethernet, while the IOT Gateway allows for data transmission to the Cloud. These devices support remote management and data visualization through the eTensil Cloud interface.
Overview
The document provides technical details about the eTensil IOT Adapter and related devices, focusing on data transmission to cloud servers and additional support services.
Specifications
The eTensil IOT Adapter is a wireless device that transmits tightening data via WIFI or Ethernet to the eTensil Cloud interface or customer platforms using the OPC-UA protocol. It is supplied with a power supply.
Remote Assistance
Users can add Fiam as a user in the eTensil Cloud interface for assistance or use applications like TEAMVIEWER for technical support.
Accessories
The document mentions a dust cleaner for screw feeders, a light tower with an alarm for process verification, and LED indicators for immediate feedback on tightening processes.
Start-Up and Testing Services
Fiam offers services including system verification, operator training, system start-up, and calibration assistance.
Additional Equipment
Exhaust air conveying hoses and packaging for critical transport are available for specific systems.
Contact Information
Contact details for Fiam offices in Italy, France, Spain, and Germany are provided.
Quotation Request
Users can request a free quotation for MCA tightening modules by providing details through the Data Entry Configurator on the Fiam website.
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Tightening automation. Putting the innovation into productivity, increasing reliability. Tightening module with automatic screw feeding to be integrated into automatic production systems

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TIGHTENING MODULE WITH AUTOMATIC SCREW FEEDING Effective, fast and safe production cycles. Concentrated innovation for a faster, more reliable production process: these are the MCA tightening module. Suitable for large batches of the same screws. They can be integrated into existing production systems such as assembly lines, manipulators, electric Cartesian axes and collaborative robots, in order to obtain complete and independent tightening cycles using a simple external start (from PLC, dual command, start button, pedal, etc.). They offer concrete productivity benefits because:  screws are...

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For all type of screws metric, self-threading, self-tapping, self-drilling, three-lobe, etc. Perfect integration on any production line: single workstations, turntables, automatic pallet lines MCA on anthropomorphic arm Installation on X,Y and Z axes in order to tighten at different working heights Can be installed on anthropomorphic scararobots and Cobots to obtain versatile solutions, that can always be reconverted and that work safely side by side of operators MCA for automatic lines with pallet transfer Multiple levels of accuracy offered by: air shut-off or DC-driven nutrunner motors, which...

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Screw feeders VIBRATING BOWL They manage the entire working cycle with great flexibility: they manage tightening sequences quickly and easily, customizing them to the different applications. The INTEGRATED PLC (and also portable for ED S model), governs all machine parameters according to the assembly needs. Fastening slides They ensure a precise approach stroke of the nutrunner motor/ screw-retaining head to the component, guaranteeing high reliability of the assembled product. Can be used on manipulators, electric axes or robots and they withstand important axial thrust Devices for Cobots Designed...

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VIBRATING BOWL SEGMENT CONVEYOR EasyDriver ED S - Silent Feeder • The device is designed to be fixed to the Cobot’s wrist with a bracket and can communicate with network PLC Fastening slides with OFF-SET device COMPACT FASTENING SLIDE FOR SMALL SPACES OR TO TIGHTEN FROM THE BOTTOM TO THE TOP TIGHTENING DEVICES FOR COBOT Available also with “screw at sight” function (SW models) E-MCB ELECTRIC NUTRUNNER MOTORS ELECTRIC NUTRUNNER MOTORS WITH MECHANICAL CLUTCH AND AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF ELECTRIC NUTRUNNER MOTORS WITH TORQUE/ANGLE CONTROL BY: - CURRENT CONTROL - BUILT-IN TRANSDUCER AND ENCODER WITH TORQUE/ANGLE...

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screw feeders Screw feeding technology: vibrating bowl High working autonomy The vibrating bowl of models available, ensure different working autonomies and the vibrator timed system, managed by the PLC, automatically stops screw feeding when not needed thereby reducing the consumption of electricity The high selection speed allows to reach high screw feeding frequencies;t he screw shooting in a closed chamber ensures a low noise level and there are no compressed air dissipations and any screw jam is eliminated No jamming The ‘overload’ photocell makes sure no screws get jammed in the selection...

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When activated, the "too full" photocell blocks the tilting bit, interrupting the loading of the screws. High working autonomy The tank capacity of about 2 liters guarantees high working autonomy. Inside the tank there is an integrated sensor that activates a visual signal on the portable PLC screen of the feeder, which will start flashing when the screws are to be loaded. Maximum silence The screw is fed by the movement of a segment conveyor inside the tank that aligns the screws and sends them towards an inclined rail that acts as an accumulator, exploiting the principle of gravity. The absence...

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EasyDriver ED B screw feederFeeds screws optimally without jams. Circular, 240 mm in 0 For screws between 10 and 35 mm in lenght 1 x 240 mm 0 bowl feeds an air/electric screwdriver Vibrating bowl: Screws: • Low level sensor: device for the bowl feeder indicates when the bowl needs screw reloading. Upon request: • Basic structure to support the feeder, equipped with aluminum base plate already prepared with the holes that allow to fix the suitable feeder on it. With aluminum profiles with channels for cables and tube bundles inside the slots positioned under the support surface, is available with...

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Used when the job involves large screws and also in the event of high production rates to allow the system to run unaided for longer. Vibrating bowl: Circular, 420 mm in 0 Screws: For screws between 35 and 60 mm in lenght Key: MAXI 1|1 = 1 x 420 mm 0 bowl feeds • Low level sensor: device for the bowl feeder indicates when the bowl needs screw reloading. Upon request: equipped with aluminum base plate already prepared with the holes that allow to fix the suitable feeder on it. With aluminum profiles with channels for cables and tube bundles inside the slots positioned under the support surface,...

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EasyDriver ED B 1|2 screw feederCapable to feed 2 single or dual stroke fastenind slides. The work cycleinvolves selecting and firing two screws simultaneously. Vibrating bowl: Circular, 240 mm in 0 Screws: For screws between 10 and 35 mm in lenght Key: 1|2 = 1 x 240 mm 0 bowl feeds an air/electric • Low level sensor: device for the bowl feeder indicates when the bowl needs screw reloading. Upon request: • Basic structure to support the feeder, equipped with aluminum base plate already prepared with the holes that allow to fix the suitable feeder on it. With aluminum profiles with channels for...

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EasyDriver ED S screw feeder - Silent Feeder Used as a much quieter alternative to vibrating bowls, is equipped with a segment conveyor that loads, aligns and sends the screws to an inclined rail optimally and without jamming. Tank: 2 Lt capacity (Approx. 2000 screws M4x16 DIN912 type) Screws: • Screw shank L = max 25 mm (6 mm to be evaluate depending on application) No wood screws with deep thread and sharp point. No screws with loose or captive washers. Key: the tank feeds an air/electric • Low level sensor: device for the bowl feeder indicates when the bowl needs screw reloading. The signal...

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