At Provide Solution, we are committed to delivering advanced technological solutions that optimise operational efficiency and enhance the quality of finished products. Our recent collaboration with B&R has led to the development of a robotic cell for deburring and boring parts, a project that integrates precision, speed, and reliability.

Advanced Hardware Configuration

For the robotic cell project, we adopted an advanced hardware configuration that ensures optimal performance and operational safety. The B&R X20CP1686X PLC was chosen for its precise control of operations, thanks to its digital and analogue input/output modules. The B&R X20SL8100 safety PLC integrates safety input/output modules to protect personnel and equipment throughout the production process. The Acopos with integrated Safemotion and B&R motors were selected to handle the movements of robots and equipment with extreme precision and fluidity. This advanced hardware configuration ensures not only greater reliability but also consistency in the quality of the operations.

Mapp Functions

B&R’s Mapp functions were crucial in optimising the performance of the robotic cell. Here is an overview of the implemented functions:

  • MpRecipeXml: This function allows for quick and easy configuration of processing recipes. It enables rapid setup of deburring and boring parameters, reducing setup times and improving the flexibility of the production process.
  • MpAlarmXCore: Manages real-time alarms for the cell, ensuring continuous monitoring of operations. This system helps quickly identify and resolve issues, minimising downtime and maintaining high production standards.
  • MpAlarmXHistory: Keeps a detailed log of alarms and events. This function facilitates retrospective analysis and resolution of recurring issues, improving the ability to prevent future malfunctions.
  • MpUserX: Manages user access levels, ensuring that only authorised personnel can modify critical parameters. This system enhances safety and control in managing operations.
  • MpDatabaseCore: Enables communication with an SQL database, facilitating full traceability of information. It allows the storage of reports and recipes, optimising data management and improving production planning.
  • MpAxisBasic: Manages the axes and their movement functions, ensuring precision and coordination in movements. This function is essential to guarantee that the deburring and boring operations are performed accurately.
  • MappView: Provides an intuitive and user-friendly interface. It simplifies the operator’s interaction with the robotic cell, reducing the risk of operational errors and improving the overall user experience.

Customer Benefits

The robotic cell offers numerous tangible benefits for clients, significantly improving the production process:

  • Increased Productivity: Thanks to its advanced configuration and automated operations, the cell allows for continuous production without interruptions, reducing cycle times and increasing production speed.
  • Greater Precision and Quality: The use of high-quality hardware components and B&R’s Mapp functions ensures extremely precise deburring and boring operations, improving the quality of finished parts and reducing the risk of errors.
  • Operational Efficiency: Quick recipe setup and continuous alarm monitoring enable more efficient management of operations, optimising setup times and minimising downtime.
  • Improved Safety: The integration of advanced safety systems ensures a safer working environment for personnel, reducing the risk of accidents and protecting equipment.
  • Optimal Data Management: With OPC-UA communication and the ability to track and manage data via MpDatabaseCore, clients can achieve full traceability and improved production planning.

In summary, our robotic cell for deburring and boring parts represents an innovative solution that not only optimises productivity and quality but also enhances safety and operational management. Thanks to our collaboration with B&R, we have created a system that meets the market’s most complex needs, offering our clients efficiency, precision, and reliability.

4o