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Chapter 3. Multi-tasking
Part 2 Screwdriving Robot System
This chapter explains the screwdriving robot system operated by the Super SEL Controller.
1. Components Used:
Automatic screwdriver with air cylinder (Z axis)
Screw feeder
X axis actuator:
Intelligent Actuator 60W, 300mm model
Y axis actuator: Intelligent Actuator 60W, 300mm model
Controller: Super SEL (Type G)
2. Operation:
(1) Screwdriving six screws each 30mm apart on both X and Y axes
 X and Y axes move to a screwdriving position.
‚ Z axis (air cylinder) goes down.
ƒ Begins screwdriving.
„ Completes screwdriving, then Z axis goes up.
X and Y axes move to the next position.
(2) The parts feeder moves simultaneously with the
above operation.
 Screw feeder starts feeding when screws are depleted.
‚ Screw feeder stops feeding when screws are full.
3. Screwdriving System Illustration
The system consists of the X and Y actuators, automatic screwdriver and screw feeder. The screwdriver is positioned by the
actuators, and screws are supplied by the feeder.
Position Coordinates
Y axis
X axis