Robotics & pick-and-place systems
Factory automation solutions from WinMOD
robotics
Integration of industrial robots into the VC
Industrial robots and robotic tools
Industrial robots are a core technology in many areas of technology and are offered by many different robot manufacturers. They are divided into the general types Delta, SCARA, 6-axis and Cartesian. For virtual commissioning (VC), we therefore offer a large number of 3D robot libraries from well-known manufacturers. The basis is formed by many 6-axis articulated arm robots, but specialised models such as palletisers with compensation mechanisms or small robots for pick-and-place applications of small parts are also available.
From welding cells to component assembly, WinMOD-SIMLINE naturally also offers a wide range of parameterisable 3D elements for tilting, rotating and clamping devices, consoles, linear axes and tool changing systems. It is also possible to enhance these devices with individual 3D CAD data in order to integrate tailor-made solutions. 3D piece goods detection is performed by WinMOD-SIMLINE 3D sensor technology, which ensures accurate detection of objects in real time.
Robots via co-simulation
For the seamless integration of industrial robots into automated production processes, it is necessary to test not only the automation system but also the robot programmes. Many robot manufacturers offer their own simulation software for this purpose, in which one or more robots can be run with the original code. In cooperation with many robot manufacturers, we have online connections to these simulation tools and can exchange axis data and communication signals in real time with WinMOD.
This concept of CoSimulation makes VC of production processes with Robotics very efficient and meaningful. All communication between the robot and the plant control system is tested at a very early stage. All findings from offline programming (OPL) are thus incorporated directly into the VC.
If no robot programmes are available for a software test, this is not a problem. With WinMOD's own simulation concept Robcase, you can create and run robot sequences directly in our software.
Pick-and-place systems
Automatic component handling and manufacturing processes
Pick-and-place with robots and gantry systems
The main components of this technology area are the handling units. Today, more and more classic industrial robots are being used here, ranging from small to large and from a wide variety of robot manufacturers. For virtual commissioning (VC), we therefore offer a large number of 3D robot libraries from well-known manufacturers.
Portal systems are another important technology. These are often highly customised in-house developments by plant suppliers. Our 3D multi-axis portals can therefore be freely configured in terms of size, shape and axis configuration. Of course, you can also import the CAD design data for your individual portal system. In our 3D editor, you have the option of preparing this data for simulation and defining travel paths, reference points, and pivot points. After all, these CAD-based systems should behave in VC in the same way as they do in reality.
Peripherals, sensors & data acquisition
The second important part for optimal VC is the simulation of the various peripheral devices. These are essentially gripping technologies such as vacuum suction cups, centric or magnetic grippers in all possible variations. For the design aspect, the 3D CAD data can also be imported directly here. These are supplemented by feeding systems such as roller conveyors, feeders or buffers, which you can integrate directly from our 3D conveyor technology libraries.
The third area comprises sensors and devices for data acquisition, such as force and torque sensors, 2D/3D cameras for position detection, Quality control and component classification. Here, too, there are extensive WinMOD libraries with virtual devices that simulate exactly the real behaviour relevant to control.
Finally, all virtual devices and systems are connected to the robot and plant controls and put into operation virtually as a complete system. All typical processes, from SMT assembly, packaging and sorting, case packing, e-commerce picking to machine assembly, can be simulated with the WinMOD-SIMLINE system.
