The SOF-MUB system was designed and built by SOFCA s.r.l. to objectify and control the tightening of the spring band clamps type MUBEA Group and NORMA Group.
The SOF-MUB system was designed and built by SOFCA s.r.l. to objectify and control the tightening of the spring band clamps type MUBEA Group and NORMA Group.
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- Link wireless Bluetooth (model SOF-MUB_W)
- Connection with cable (model SOF-MUB_C)
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The 'objectification' term refers to the process by which an intelligent equipment is programmed to monitor the activities of an operator while performing a sequence of assembly; the intelligence of the equipment lies in its ability to control and verify the same sequence during the production.
The objectification of the tightening is optimized with the self-learning procedure, which determines the values of the parameters related to the control of the clamp tightening while giving the technologist the possibility to analyze and correct these values.
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- Self-learning for setting parameters that ensure a good tightening
- Detection of the parameter values is in real time, during the tightening process, by reading the sensors
- Data processing and decision based on the outcome of the tightening
- Event outcome as a graphic on the control unit, switching-on of the traffic light on the tool, print out of the results, release of the data on PLC/PC or remotely over Ethernet, when required
- Scheduled maintenance supported by the control unit which, on the basis on the number of cycles implemented, will warn the operator
The main screen of the control and monitoring unit
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The screen of the tightening statistics and monitoring of voltage and temperature parameters
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Characteristics of the SOF MUB system:
- Practical system, since there are no cables and hoses to drag
- Reduced tool weight, about 2 kg
- Maintenance limited to the replacement of the jaws every 60,000 cycles
- Long autonomy of the battery, on average you get about 2400
- Change of the battery in about 4-5 seconds
- Time of about one hour to charge the 18 VDC lithium battery with the convenience of having the second battery charging
- Graph of Force vs. Stroke with indications of their acceptability thresholds after cycle performed
- Flexible interface for monitoring, remote control, uni and bi-directional data exchange
- Availability of an on-site bench for the verification of the tightening force through the use of a load cell certified by ACCREDIA laboratories
The SOF-MUB products are checked and qualified in the factory on test benches dedicated to stressing the system.
The MUB-SOF system, in its basic version, consists of:
- Wireless Control Unit
- SOF-MUB tool with LEDs at 360 degrees
- No. 2 batteries
- Battery-charger
- SOF-MUB containment support
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Upon request, Sofca can provide the SOF-MUB system arranged as "operating station" and configured according to the customer needs; the station, in its typical configuration, consists of:
- Bench with anodized aluminum frame
- CTool with the LEDs for successful operation and warnings
- Control Unit with optional 360 degree beacon
- Dedicated printer for timely report of the operations
- Barcode device to select the appropriate control parameters (the programs can be selected via barcode and taken in charge by the system automatically)
- Program selector GPBOX