Function - Festo MPS Manual Del Usuario

Packaging station
The folding mechanism consists of several pneumatic drives which control the sequence by means of a
series of pneumatic proximity sensors. The folding mechanism is also equipped with a proximity sensor for
monitoring the initial position.
Mechanical adjustment of the module
In order to ensure a trouble-free packaging sequence, the packaging module has to be set up step by step.
These steps are described in chapter 11, "Commissioning".
Attention
The boxes may be damaged after repeated use. Trouble free operation is no longer assured in this
case. New boxes can be ordered.

9 Function

MPS ® workpieces are automatically packaged in boxes by the packaging station.
Workpieces are fed to the station by the conveyor module. The workpieces are stopped at the stopper and
positioned. The workpieces are picked at this position by the 2-axis handling module with stepper motor.
The packaging module separates a box and opens it up. The box top is then folded up by the setup cylinder,
after which the workpiece is placed into the box by the 2-axis handling module with stepper motor. The box
is then closed by the folding mechanism and is returned to the conveyor module by the 2-axis handling
module with stepper motor.
The conveyor module transports the workpiece to the end of the conveyor belt.
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