How to Provide Maximum Processing Reliability on a Manual Screwdriving Workstation
The DEPRAG manual work station combines manual operations with processing reliability that is on par with automated production. With these manual work stations, process reliability is guaranteed regardless of changes in personnel. Using a wide range of sophisticated standard modules, DEPRAG has an economic and ergonomic solution for any manual assembly task.
DEPRAGs newest manual work station innovation is the Position Control Stand (PKS). The PKS has a position recognition feature that increases the process reliability in applications where multiple screw positions need to be assembled in a certain order on one product. Equipped with guidance hardware and software, the PKS will only allow activation of the correct function once it is situated in the correct position. The position control is able to guide inputs and outputs depending on the application. This includes functions such as clamping and locking workpieces, feeding connection elements and activating measurement functions. If there are a large number of screw positions the position control stand can be used to determine and monitor the relevant operating mode required and the order of positions. The screw can only be tightened if the worker has kept the order in the correct sequence. The electronics integrated in the base stand do away with the need for an additional external controller. Easy to read LED lights signal if the status of the screw assembly is correct or incorrect. When an assembly is incorrect, work is stopped until the error is corrected by the operator.