In a QBIC station combined with the FlexiBowl parts feeding system, the 3D inspection of aluminum die-cast parts for planarity, features such as material protrusions and indentations, surface inspection for blowholes and damage is carried out.
Quantitatively and qualitatively optimized conveying behavior of a large variety of parts combined with intelligent control also copes with the complex requirements of the day after tomorrow. Sustainable project planning with fast configuration instead of programming.
Increasing digitalization and higher demands on the performance of automation components and modules require the best possible range of functions for optimum flexibility. In February 2020, Cretec GmbH took over the general agency for the distribution of the FlexiBowl parts feeding system from the Italian company ARS in Germany.
In combination with different robots/cobots and a powerful vision system, FlexiBowl can be used to sustainably design many complex tasks with frequent product changes and high flexibility. A simple and reliable turnkey system solution for both clean and dirty environments and for all industries. The product family of parts feeding units ensures the reliable handling of even the most sensitive components ranging in size from 1 to 250 mm and weight from 1 to 250 grams. One or two motorized magazines deliver the parts precisely to the rotating round jogging unit. Here, even sensitive components are reliably separated and an air blower ensures that the parts are kept at a safe distance from the edge.
The rotary disc is available in different colors, textures and degrees of surface adhesion. Backlighting or overhead lighting with infrared, red or white options is integrated. Another option is the installation of LED boards developed by Cretec with any geometric arrangement. They can be individually controlled as continuous or flashing light and offer the entire RGB spectrum. The integrated vision system provides precise part and position data regarding geometry, surface properties, material properties and weight for a secure grip with the robot. All in a sleek design with simple intuitive programming for quality control with vision system and precision assembly processes.
Cretec GmbH also supplies this modular system solution integrated into its application-specific complete solutions of its QBIC system. A new generation of mobile, fully automated work platforms with cobots or nimble robots. Different modules, each with a wide range of capabilities, are merged in control, communication and evaluation to form an economically attractive, fully automatic and autonomous system in a minimum of space. These highly flexible systems fit through any office door.
