Mechanical alternative for pneumatic assembly machines
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WEISS is offering a cam-driven alternative to pneumatically operated assembly machines that require complex control systems and an array of sensors and which in turn are highly susceptible to failure.
The Pick-O-Mat, a cam operated assembly system, uses a single central drive to operate up to 24 pick-and-place modules at speeds of up to 75 cycles per minute, providing a robust and reliable platform for automated assembly.
The rotary indexing table is linked electronically to the central drive providing smooth and synchronous operation, with one 360° rotation of the barrel cam on the central drive unit generating a complete cycle (4 vertical strokes + 2 horizontal strokes) for the pick-and-place units.
The performance characteristics of the system are further enhanced by the 40 mm vertical and 120 mm horizontal strokes and a positional repeatability of +/- 0.03 mm.
Two models of the Pick-O-Mat are available – PM1100 with a 1,050 mm diameter dial plate and the PM1500 with a 1,500mm dial plate, this model can also accommodate up to 36 index positions.
