YouTube Channel - Industrial Automation Academy

Simply type in 'Industrial Automation Academy' in your YouTube search.

IAS1 = Industrial Automation Suite 1

IAS2 = Industrial Automation Suite 2

Or click on the link provided below.
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbT5J3v2wivYtGNIT7X8yZw

Suite 1 Videos: All Stations - Highly Automated System

This post enables you to see all of the Module / Station Videos for Suite1, the Highly Automated System.

Click on the video links below.

All of the videos are stored on YouTube, just type in Industrial Automation Academy into your You Tube search.





Video 1: Container Decant and Bead Fill Station

Video 2: QA/QC Station

Video 3: Fit Container Lid

Video 4: Place Container into Warehouse

Video 5: Container to Goods Outwards

Industrial Automation Academy - Our LinkedIn Group is now available - All members Welcome

You are welcome to join our LinkedIn Group -  'Industrial Automation Academy'.

This network group will be used to announce key developments within the academy and provides the ideal forum for anyone interested in the field of mechatronics and automation training.

Industrial Automation Academy - The Story So Far .....

I hope these first few post's help to define what we have at the Academy.

So far I've detailed the key mechatronic modules within our Industrial Automation Suite No:1. The video files speak for themselves.

Suite No:2 is next, here we have a Flexible Manufacturing Suite that includes a Fanuc robot. Then finally, I'll detail the Process system rig in exactly the same way.

The Automation suite's are located in the new extension to the Training Centre which is known as the 'CORE' facility,  Create Opportunity Realise Excellence, the ambience and the standard of the equipment go a long way to achieving this title.

I attended the Training Centre in 1981/82, as an apprentice electrical/electronic engineer representing Flymo Ltd, oh how things have changed !

Having worked in the Controls arena for some 30 years, attending training facilities all over the world with the likes of Siemens and ABB, I'm very proud to say that none of them match what we have here in Newton Aycliffe.

In addition to the specific's of our training equipment, I will also be creating post's that help to define our training objectives for the Academy.

Should you require any further information then please don't hesitate to call me.

Mob: +44 7712 320787
Email: garry.turnbull@electronsystems.co.uk

Industrial Automation Academy - Container to Despatch - Highly Automated System

The final stage of the Highly Automated System.

The finished container is removed from the warehouse and transferred to the despatch station.

The container is removed from the main transfer conveyor and placed onto the temporary storage tilt conveyor.

Once the correct amount of containers are present, the tilt conveyor is activated and the containers are transferred to despatch.

CLICK HERE to watch the Despatch VIDEO

Industrial Automation Academy - Container to Warehouse - Highly Automated System

This station transfers the container into the warehouse / store area.

Two servo controlled linear actuators are used to remove the container from the conveyor. A rotary actuator helps to locate within two separate racks.

A HMI is used to select the required storage location and initiate the removal of containers for transfer on to despatch.

CLICK HERE to watch the Warehouse VIDEO


In adding servo control and a Human Machine Interface (HMI), the Highly Automated System provides trainees with an excellent insight into the world of Mechatronics.

Industrial Automation Academy - Lid Assembly Station - Highly Automated System

This station removes the bead container from the main feed conveyor, decants the blue plastic lid from the storage area, locates the lid onto the bead container and then presses the lid into position.



CLICK HERE to watch the lid assembly VIDEO

Industrial Automation Academy - QA / QC Station - Operation and Video.

This station receives the plastic container that has been filled 'by weight', transfers the container onto the check conveyor, then drives a piston into the container to confirm 'bead quantity' height.

If OK, the container is moved back onto the main transfer conveyor, if not, its off to the reject box.

CLICK HERE to watch the QA/QC station VIDEO






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CLICK HERE to visit the Tritec Group Website.

Industrial Automation Academy - Container Decant Station - Operation Sequence and Video

This automation module provides a storage location for the plastic containers.
A gripper arm decants the container to a bar code reader to confirm colour selection.
The container is transferred to the weigh scale where plastic beads are transferred from the hopper.
Once the required weight of beads is achieved, the container is relocated onto the transfer conveyor.



Click here to see Video

Highly Automated System in Suite 1 - Video Presentation

The HAS-200 production facility is designed to decant and fill plastic containers with a pre-defined weight of plastic beads.

Three colours of bead are available, each container is bar coded to ensure the correct product is selected.

A QA/QC station is used to confirm the height of beads within the container.


Once the container has passed QA/QC, the blue lid is placed and push fit into position, then transferred to a storage / warehouse station controlled by a HMI and Servo actuators.

A link to the SMC Training website video is provided below.

HAS-200 Product video

Industrial Automation Suite 1: The Venue @ Newton Aycliffes Premier Training Facility.

Ten separate modules are connected to form the production line.

The PLC controlled modules incorporate a variety of pneumatic actuators, digital sensing devices, weigh scales, servo motors and HMI panels, providing an excellent platform to learn the application of Industrial Automation.




The air conditioned lecture room is fitted with overhead projector, internet connection and whiteboards to facilitate a first class learning experience.

Add 30+ years experience in the application of Industrial Automation systems and we think we've got your learning experience covered.

Sora Academy - Industrial Automation Suite 2: (IAS2)

Suite 2:
Features the SMC International Training Module FMS-200.

Flexible Manufacturing System 'FMS'.

Eight individual modules linked together to form a production line.

Each module is PLC controlled, utilising the latest in pneumatic and sensor technology.



A pallet transfer system enables a number of different items to be collated, with a Fanuc robot integrated into the line in order to assemble the finished block.

The required productassembly is configured within a HMI / Operator Panel and a variety of sensor types are used to select which of the stored components are required. Once assembled, a vision / recognition system is used to confirm the assembly is correct.

The component storage, selection and handling techniques integrated within this facility provide the perfect learning tool for those interested in production flow and manufacturing techniques, in addition to those responsible for the technical aspects of system integration and design.

Sora Academy - Industrial Automation Suite 1: (IAS1)

Suite 1:
Features the SMC International Training module HAS-200.

Highly Automated System 'HAS'

Ten independent modules linked together to form a production line.

Each module is PLC controlled, utilising the latest in pneumatic and sensor technology.


Watch and learn - Touch and Understand...........

Mechatronics, Pneumatronics and Logic Analysis.

The Academy - The Partnership

The perfect match:

Sora - Industrial Training Specialists.

Tritec - Automation Consultants.

SWDTC - First class Training Facility.



'Build it and they will come'.....

Sora Automation Academy - Where to find us.

Sora's offices are located within the South West Durham Training Centre, Newton Aycliffe, Co Durham,
DL5 6AT.

The CORE facility is a recent building extension to the Centre, responsible for training first year apprentices for some 40+ years.



CORE - Create Opportunity, Realise Excellence - need we say more.........

Post Code: DL5 6AT

My contact details:

 



Tritec Group Website

Sora Group Website





My contact details have changed to: mobile +44 7932 664159.